About this Job

Introducing Jimmy Potters: Where Creativity Meets Artistic Learning!

At Jimmy Potters, we're a family-owned pottery studio with 15 years of experience, specializing in a wide range of creative arts, including ceramics, mixed media, painting, textiles, and more for kids! We're excited to announce our new after-school pottery workshop, where young artists can explore their creativity and learn valuable skills.

In our virtual workshops, participants will discover various techniques, such as hand building with clay, painting, watercolor, and more. Our experienced instructors not only teach these artistic skills but also foster collaboration and relationships among students, creating a supportive and inspiring environment.

At Jimmy Potters, we prioritize the training and development of our staff, and we're looking for dedicated individuals who share our mission for the long term.

Since 2005, Jimmy Potters has been spreading the joy of pottery, canvas painting, and mixed media in the Northern Virginia, Washington DC, and Montgomery County Maryland Area. Our family-run business is committed to nurturing children's creativity through holistic art education. We firmly believe that artistic expression plays a pivotal role in healthy development and that art should be a hands-on, engaging, and rewarding experience.

Our ultimate goal is to provide peaceful and inclusive spaces where every child can craft truly unique treasures by hand. Additionally, we offer an exciting opportunity for language learners, as we provide pottery and art classes, summer camps, and more in Mandarin, French, and Spanish for children aged five to teenagers. While we're not language teachers, our art instructors encourage kids to expand their vocabulary and practice their target language, promoting cognitive retention and fostering an appreciation for cultural diversity.

Join us at Jimmy Potters, where we're dedicated to enriching young minds through art and creativity. Together, let's inspire the artists of tomorrow!

Who You Are

YAre you an enthusiastic and engaging individual with a passion for teaching children? Do you possess a background in education and expertise in any of the following areas: Early Childhood Development, Pottery/Ceramics, Painting (Watercolor & Acrylic), Art – Mixed Media, or perhaps another artistic passion that can transition to a virtual classroom? Whether you are a student in an Early Childhood Development program, hold a teaching credential, or have a degree in the arts, we are looking for talented individuals like you to join our team at Jimmy Potters.

Our ideal instructor is someone who:

• Has hands-on experience teaching children in person and is eager to apply those skills to in-person instruction.

• Radiates energy and enthusiasm, creating meaningful connections with students to foster a positive learning environment where creativity can flourish.

• Possesses expertise in one or more of the mentioned areas.

• Has teaching experience with both children and adults.

• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of delivering engaging and entertaining lessons.

• Appreciates multilingualism, as we offer our programs in English, Mandarin, French, and Spanish, and we value native speakers of these languages to facilitate authentic connections with our customers.

Instructor Compensation:

• $55-$65 per hour for a 1-hour session in an 8-week program, meeting once a week.

• Availability between 3:00 pm and 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

• Our company offers a tiered pay scale based on demonstrated skill levels, which will be discussed during our initial job interview.

Next Steps:

Once we've reviewed your application and determine that you're a potential fit for our programs, we will invite you to submit a short video introduction of yourself. Based on these video submissions, we will select candidates for a Zoom interview to learn more about you and your skill set. Following this interview, you'll have the opportunity to virtually shadow our staff to gain a hands-on understanding of what it's like to work at Jimmy Potters before receiving a final job offer.

To apply, please send your resume to jimmy@jimmypotters.com, ATTN: Jimmy Potters.

We look forward to welcoming passionate and creative instructors to our team to inspire the next generation of artists and learners. Join us on this exciting journey!