Ceramic Teacher

Description

Summary: Disco Wheel is seeking a Ceramic Teacher to confidently guide immersive pottery experiences, balancing technical instruction with a warm, engaging atmosphere and strong hospitality. Highlights: 1. Guide immersive pottery experiences with creativity, warmth, and energy. 2. Foster a dynamic, inspiring, and inclusive learning atmosphere. 3. Play a key role in shaping the studio's overall atmosphere. **Ceramic Teacher** **Your Role** At Disco Wheel, we create immersive pottery experiences where creativity, atmosphere and human connection come together. As a **Ceramic Teacher**, your mission is not only to teach, but to guide each session with confidence, warmth and energy \- ensuring every participant feels welcomed, engaged and inspired throughout the experience. You will play a key role in shaping the overall atmosphere of the studio, balancing technical guidance with a strong sense of hospitality and attention to detail. **Your Key Responsibilities** **Teaching** * Conduct high quality classes providing knowledge and skills to students of diverse backgrounds. * Foster a conductive, dynamic and inspiring learning atmosphere within the studio's artistic setting. * Ensure a positive, friendly and inclusive environment with a strong sense of community during all workshop sessions * Provide an outstanding experience to all workshop attendees \- beyond only technical instruction, creating a welcoming and creative environment where every participant feels valued and supported. It involves personalised attention ensuring attendees leave with a sense of accomplishment, joy, and a lasting positive impression. **✨ Studio Operations and Coordination** * Work closely with the Operations Manager, Studio Coordinator and other Ceramic Teachers to ensure workshop operations align with Disco Wheel's overall vision * Liaise with the studio coordinator and support them before, during and after each session. * Support Studio Coordinator keeping track of stock of materials and supplies. * Organise the finish, glazing and firing of ceramic pieces according to Studio Coordinator's guidance. * Support the production of Disco Wheel's ceramic pieces for the shop or any other retail requests. * Open and/or close the studio daily. * Adhere exemplary to established schedules and codes of practice. * Adhere exemplary to cash management procedures and guidelines. **Studio Maintenance and Preparation:** * Organise workshop areas and materials, keeping the space clean and equipment tidy at all times. * Make sure clay is prepared and the workshop area is set up ahead of each workshop. * Organise storage of attendees' ceramic pieces following Studio Coordinator's guidance. **Attendees' Support:** * Organise and serve drinks during the workshops. * Support the organisation of shipping and delivery of workshop pieces to the attendees. * Support Sales Manager and our boutique shop activities as needed. **✅ Your Core Skills** * At least 1 year of teaching experience. * Good knowledge of ceramic techniques and processes. * Good knowledge of the pottery wheel technique. * Interested and knowledgeable about arts and ceramics. * Excellent communicator with a can do attitude. * Great organisational skills. * Flexible and comfortable to work in a dynamic and rapidly changing work environment * Familiar with computer tools (Excel, Word, Gmail, etc). * Attention to detail * Written and oral fluency in Portuguese and English, additional languages are a plus. **Nice To Have** * Experience working with workshops, teachers and studios **A flavour of your first 100 days at Vida Plena** * Understanding the nuances of our new ceramics initiative. * Get to know the venue and each member of the team. * Organise workshop space and material. * Get familiar with our workshop equipment * Regular check\-ins with the studio coordinator and studio manager to ensure alignment and updates.