Summer Camp Ceramics Instructor

Organizational Summary 

The Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities celebrates and elevates the human condition with engaging arts, humanities, education, and entertainment that expand the cultural landscape for everyone. The Arvada Center strives to create and maintain a welcoming environment for all - artists, staff, volunteers, and patrons - that advances the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA) that are central to how we work and serve our community. 

Position Summary 

Reporting to the Director of Education and the Ceramics Studio Manager, the Summer Camp Ceramics Instructor serves as the lead instructor of ceramics summer camps (June 7, 2026 - August 6, 2027).   Instructors teach three (3) week-long half day summer camps on Monday, Wednesday and Friday to students aged 6-8 and 9-12. Instructors are responsible for designing lesson plans and curriculum based around the basic elements of ceramics (pinch, coil, and slab techniques using proper score and slip attachment method). 

Responsibilities 

 Design and serve as lead instructor in studio space for summer ceramics camps 

 Communicate with the Ceramics Studio Manager and Education summer camp staff in a timely manner in the long and short range planning of camps 

 Arrive 15 minutes before camp is scheduled to begin to prepare parent sign/in and camp materials 

 Attend and participate in all required meetings and trainings, including professional development trainings  Exhibit strong organization skills, reliability, and flexibility  

 Ability to collaborate and effectively communicate with all levels of personnel, patrons, and general public in a cooperative and positive manner as a representative of the Arvada Center 

Skills and Competencies 

 Must possess prior ceramics teaching experience (informal or classroom) and enjoy working with children  Applicants should be highly organized, reliable, flexible, and enthusiastic about visual arts education 

 A passion for creativity, ability to focus on process over product, and a strong understanding of the needs of children aged 6-12 

 Basic knowledge of a variety of ceramics, teaching, and classroom management techniques 

 A background check is required for all summer camp instructors 

Compensation 

This is a part-time, varied schedule, nonexempt position earning $27.00 - $34.00 per hour and paid sick time. The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on age, race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability or any other status protected by state or local law. Candidates from traditionally marginalized communities are especially encouraged to apply. 

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. 

Application Instructions 

Send an email with resume and cover letter as PDF to jobs@arvadacenter.org with the job title in the subject line.  Applications accepted until November 27, 2026.