Job Opportunities!

Wheel Instructor

Gloucester Pottery School is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic pottery wheel instructor to teach our beginner evening classes in our Winter 2027 session (January and February).

You’ll introduce new students to the fundamentals of throwing on the wheel, from centering and pulling walls to trimming and glazing, in a supportive, welcoming studio environment. There is potential to continue with us for future sessions.

Schedule and Hours

Session: Winter 2027 (January and February), with the potential to be kept on for future sessions
Shift times: Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday evenings, 6:15 to 9:30 pm
Hours: Part-time to start, 3 to 10 hours per week depending on how many evening classes you take on
Additional hours: There may be opportunities for extra hours to cover staff absences or as we expand our programming
Session length: Classes run in 6-week sessions

Please note: We also have an additional posting for a part-time Studio Technician. Wheel instructor applicants with the necessary technical experience (kiln loading/unloading, reclaiming clay, mixing glazes, kiln maintenance) may be considered for the Studio Technician position as well.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging beginner wheel-throwing instruction for the 6-week session
Demonstrate techniques and give clear, encouraging individual feedback
Build students’ confidence and skills step by step, including those who have never touched clay
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized studio during and after class
Communicate with management about class needs, supplies, and student concerns

Requirements

Strong skills in wheel throwing, trimming, and glazing, and the ability to break them down for first-time students. Prior teaching experience an asset.
Availability for evening classes, Tuesday to Thursday, 6:30 to 9:00 pm
A full 6-week commitment for the session, so students have a consistent instructor from start to finish
Flexibility with winter scheduling: if inclement weather forces us to postpone a class, an extra week is added to the end of the session, and we need instructors who can be accommodating
Patience, good communication, and a genuine love of clay

Nice to Have

Bilingualism (English and French)
Prior wheel teaching experience

What We Offer

A friendly, creative studio community
The opportunity to continue teaching with us in future sessions
Flexible starting hours, with room to grow as programming expands
Competitive rate of pay based on experience level
Studio access outside of class time

Rate

$23-$40/hour (depending on experience)

How to Apply

Send your resume and a brief note about your teaching experience and clay background to studiomanager@gloucesterpotteryschool.com by November 20, 2026. Please include your availability for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings, and links to your work or portfolio if you have them.

Gloucester Pottery School is committed to an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need accommodations during the application process, please let us know.

Studio Technician

Gloucester Pottery School is looking for a reliable, hands-on studio technician to help keep our studio running smoothly.

You’ll be responsible for the behind-the-scenes work that supports our classes and our community of makers, from kiln firings to mixing glazes to reclaiming clay. The role is well suited to someone who enjoys practical, physical work and takes pride in a well-run studio. We’re hoping to welcome someone to the team as soon as the right fit is found.