Raku Instructor

Raku Instructor Steeped in distinguished history, Historic Yellow Springs is a living village that spans 300 years of American history. Comprising 11 buildings and 142 acres, the village is a hub for fine art, sculpture, and ceramic classes. With renowned art shows, a picturesque venue for events, and trails passing a Revolutionary War hospital commissioned by General Washington, HYS continues to share, preserve, and celebrate its unique living village. The mission of Historic Yellow Springs, Inc. is to share, preserve, and celebrate the unique living village of Yellow Springs. The ideal candidate possesses the skills and ability to develop and deliver engaging lesson plans and compelling results for the Ceramic Raku Fired processes including safe and successful glazing, firing, and reduction, using various teaching methods to meet the needs of students with varying abilities and skill sets. They can also ensure a conducive learning environment by maintaining safety standards and preparing necessary materials to ensure successful classroom activities. Finally, they can track student progress and offer personalized guidance to help students maximize potential by the end of the experience. Any Instructor working with minors must first complete criminal background and child abuse clearances. Possesses the proficiency (either through education and/or experience) to engage students of all abilities to teach complex processes and procedures. Classroom/behavior management and de-escalation experience preferred. Experience in sharing or educating people on art making within the raku process. Experience working with varied audiences preferred. Art experience such as exhibitions, commissions or professional work preferred. Instructors are required to travel to and from the Historic Yellow Springs campus daily. Regularly required to lift objects up to 20 lbs. Occasionally required to lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs. Perform physical tasks related to the medium being taught.