Ceramic Instructor

partTime

Part-time
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submitted by
Kimberly Pancoast

posted on
01.07.2026

contact
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Ceramic Instructor

MADE Chicago’s mission is to provide Material Art and Design Education to creatives of all levels and backgrounds. From beginning classes to advanced craft education, MADE Chicago is built to engage Chicago’s unique arts community and create economic opportunities for artists. We provide professional studio space and the highest quality support in and out of the classroom. As a woman-owned business, we are committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for our ever-growing community of artists.

MADE Chicago is hiring ceramic instructors. We seek ceramic artists with handbuilding and wheelthrowing skills to teach, beginning through advanced classes and workshops. Candidates should have a robust teaching resume and extensive experience with ceramic topics and techniques. Additional valuable skills are familiarity with electric kiln loading and firing to cone 6 and experience making glaze and slip. Proficiency with tools and processes used to help students develop skills in hand built and wheel thrown ceramics required.

Teaching opportunities

Wheelthrowing I-III
Handbuilding I-III
Handbuilding project based classes
Wheelthrowing and themed handbuilding workshops
Requirements

Bachelor's of Fine Arts in a studio discipline or Art Education
One year teaching experience or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and experience
Must be a clear, effective communicator, able to deliver detailed technical information to adults of all skill levels and abilities
Must strive to create a positive and supportive classroom environment
U.S. Citizens or Green Card Holder
To Apply

Please email [email protected] with the subject line "Teaching application."

Resume
Cover letter
Link to a personal website or online portfolio
2 professional references

Contact Info:
Mary Drabik
[email protected]

Job Type: Permanent

Compensation: $33 per hour

Location: Chicago/Bucktown/Logan Square