Instructor Glassblowing and Machining

Role: Glassblowing/Glass coldworking/Glass casting Instructors

Status: Non-Exempt hourly part-time

Reports to: Director of Programs

Pay: $20.00--$26.50 per hour

Our mission: The Crucible inspires creative exploration and expression through welcoming hands-on arts education and experiences for people of diverse ages and backgrounds. As an innovative hub built around the industrial arts The Crucible is a catalyst for individual growth and vibrant community addition to supporting working and emerging artists and art students The Crucible has become increasingly focused in recent years on supporting career pathways into the arts and the industrial trades and support access to our programs for BIPOC youth and families especially those from West Oakland.

The Opportunity: The Crucible is looking to expand its glass faculty pool/family! As we begin to open our Hot Shop we are excited to focus on making glass blowing more accessible to everyone in our community and we are looking for folks who are excited about our mission. The Crucible is prioritizing instructors who have experience professional or lived working with BIPOC youth and community members LGBTQIA youth and adults and beginning students.

We are looking for instructors to teach beginning intermediate and advanced glassblowing and all types of coldworking and glass casting at our 56000-square-foot non-profit and industrial arts school in West Oakland. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are able to work as a part of a team to provide glass education and add to our high-spirited and inclusive studio environment. We are looking for at least 1-2 years of teaching experience in an informal or formal education setting.

The ideal candidate is interested in making teaching an ongoing part of their artistic practice.

Glass artists who can support this approach are welcome as are those who appreciate both the creative and the healing experience of working in glass. If youre passionate about sharing your skills with a wide range of students and want to be in a collaborative environment with other teaching artists this is a great place for you!

Classes are held at night on the weekends and during the day throughout the week. Instructors have the opportunity to both learn the curriculum for a specific class and to schedule their participation in a way that works for them. Many instructors come to The Crucible for studio access before and after their classes. We ask experienced glass1 2 artists to TA a class so they can learn our curriculum but then move them into lead and/or co-teaching.

Pay: We pay $18.00 an hour for a Teaching Assistant role and $25-$30 per hour for an instructor based on experience and seniority. Occasionally we are able to offer faculty teaching at higher rates usually to participate in a time-limited grant-funded project where we have raised more money for higher faculty salaries.

Non-cash benefits: Faculty members receive access to Crucible departments and studios equal to one hour of access for each 3 hours taught in a class or monitoring a lab once they have checked out on the equipment3 4 5 . Faculty also have access to free classes (with some restrictions) and financial support for materials for classes. Some limitations apply.

Responsibilities:

Teach in an artistically diverse environment

Participate in departmental and faculty meetings

Develop and maintain area procedures and standards

Support The Crucibles policies and adherence to The Crucible studio safety rules

Organize materials and supplies before and after classes and workshops

Collaborate with the Department head and studio to order materials as needed

Curriculum:

The curriculum includes teaching courses in areas that focus on foundational skills

Work with the Program Director and team on advancing/developing and updating curriculum

Faculty Meetings Open Houses & Events

Attend two open houses or events a year to represent your area

Attend at least three paid faculty meetings a year

Participate in demonstrations and shows when able

This is an hourly part-time position based in Oakland California. The Crucible is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all persons especially those who bring the benefits of diversity to the organization. Women people of color people who identify as LGBTQIA and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:

Two years of teaching experience with a track record of success informal arts education a plus

Five years of experience producing work in your core teaching areas

Ability to meet students where they are and help them grow as creators

Desire to cultivate a positive studio space that is inclusive and supportive of all people

Respect for everyones differences approach and creativity

• Ability to work long hours if necessary

Ability to lift 30 lbs

Preferred qualifications:

A strong commitment to teaching curriculum design and development and collaboration

Eager to learn/grow within the glass field

Good at exercising patience and has direct communication skills