Job Opportunities
February 19, 2026
Black Mountain Center for the Arts: Executive Director
Teaching Artist – Handbuilding & Wheel
Clayworks (Charlotte, NC)
Clayworks is seeking experienced ceramic teaching artists to lead multi-week handbuilding
and/or wheel-throwing classes. Classes typically run 6 or 10 weeks and serve adult beginners
through advanced levels.
Responsibilities
- Teach engaging, well-structured multi-week classes in handbuilding and/or wheel
throwing. - Demonstrate ceramic techniques clearly for a range of skill levels.
- Support students’ technical growth and creative development.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming studio environment.
- Manage basic setup and cleanup related to teaching.
- Communicate class needs and issues with Clayworks staff.
Qualifications
- Strong skills in ceramic handbuilding and/or wheel throwing.
- Teaching experience preferred.
- Clear communication and a supportive teaching style.
- Reliability and professionalism in a shared studio setting.
Schedule & Pay
- Evening classes available.
- Contract position.
Apply
Submit a brief resume and short statement of teaching experience and interests along with 5
Images or links to your ceramic work to Adrienne Dellinger, adellinger@clayworksinc.org.

