Teaching Opportunities

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Creative Arts Group in Sierra Madre is seeking the following position for immediate hire:

Ceramics Lab Technician – Creative Arts Group is seeking a part-time Lab Tech to join our studio and assist with the operations of our ceramics department. The ideal candidate has experience firing kilns and broad knowledge of a ceramics studio. The position entails assisting with operating and maintaining ceramics equipment including gas and electric kilns, pugmill, ceramics wheels, kiln elements and other tools. (Full training available for right candidate.) Our Lab Techs are in charge of loading, firing and unloading kilns semi-weekly for our active studio. Position will assist in mixing glazes so should have basic knowledge of the chemistry of clay and glazes. Lab Techs monitor twice-weekly open studio sessions and assists both adult and youth faculty to prepare their classes. Additionally, they assist in monitoring supply inventory and preparing orders of ceramic supplies as needed and help to receive and store materials and equipment. Position helps to maintain studio to a clean and safe level, following all safety regulations and procedures. Ideal candidate has combination of experience totaling two years of coursework and/or work experience in specialized ceramics field. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

We are seeking the following instructors for our Fall Session, beginning in September 2022:

Youth Ceramics Instructor (5-8yr) – Seeking ceramics instructor for our mudshop youth program for Fall 2022 (classes begin week of September 19th and continue weekly for 8 weeks). All classes take place in our outdoor ceramics studio. Instructor should be prepared to teach developmentally appropriate, progressive-education model ceramics that communicates the properties of working with clay and glazes in our high-fire studio while focusing on each child’s creativity.

Youth Anime/Manga Drawing Instructor (8-14yr)  – Seeking youth drawing instructor to teach children’s Anime/Manga drawing class that includes character development, figure drawing in proportion, storytelling through imagery, lettering, etc., in any one of a number of styles including Kenmono, Kodomomuke, Manga, Shonen/Shojo, or other related form appropriate for children. Classes start week of September 19th, 2022 and continue weekly for 8 weeks.

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Please submit current resume and cover letter addressing qualifications to
Gwen Robertson, Executive Director
Creative Arts Group
https://www.creativeartsgroup.org/opportunities/

108 N Baldwin
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
(626) 355-8350

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Creative Arts Group is a vital, energetic, art center and gallery attracting more than 2000 students annually who both shop and take classes. The organization aims to enrich the lives of individuals through the arts – a place where children and adults come to experience the joy of creating art as well as to appreciate the artistic talents of others. Founded in Sierra Madre in 1960, Creative Arts Group (CAG) is a nonprofit art center providing a friendly and nurturing environment for people of all ages, ethnicities, and economic backgrounds. Bringing together the richness of our diverse community through programs, exhibitions, and workshops, CAG provides a means for discovering creative self-expression and developing an understanding and appreciation of others through the arts.

Under Federal Law, employers are required to verify that all new employees are eligible for employment in the United States. Prior to starting position, must present acceptable identification forms for authorization to work in the United States. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful fingerprint clearance Creative Arts Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity.

 

Other Teaching Opportunities

We are always looking for well qualified teachers for youth and adults in all media.  Please submit introductory cover letter, resume (or biography) and a sample course proposal to Gwen Robertson, Executive Director, Creative Arts Group at gwen@creativeartsgroup.org.

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Call to Artists

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Creative Arts Group is always accepting applications for the Jameson Gallery.  We annually accept applications for the Art Festival (June/July) and invite artists to submit work for Art in Bloom (December/January). Check here for more information.