Ceramic Teacher
Your Role
At Disco Wheel, we create immersive pottery experiences where creativity, atmosphere and human connection come together.
As a Ceramic Teacher, your mission is not only to teach, but to guide each session with confidence, warmth and energy - ensuring every participant feels welcomed, engaged and inspired throughout the experience.
You will play a key role in shaping the overall atmosphere of the studio, balancing technical guidance with a strong sense of hospitality and attention to detail.
Your Key Responsibilities
Teaching
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Conduct high quality classes providing knowledge and skills to students of diverse backgrounds.
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Foster a conductive, dynamic and inspiring learning atmosphere within the studio's artistic setting.
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Ensure a positive, friendly and inclusive environment with a strong sense of community during all workshop sessions
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Provide an outstanding experience to all workshop attendees - beyond only technical instruction, creating a welcoming and creative environment where every participant feels valued and supported. It involves personalised attention ensuring attendees leave with a sense of accomplishment, joy, and a lasting positive impression.
✨ Studio Operations and Coordination
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Work closely with the Operations Manager, Studio Coordinator and other Ceramic Teachers to ensure workshop operations align with Disco Wheel's overall vision
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Liaise with the studio coordinator and support them before, during and after each session.
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Support Studio Coordinator keeping track of stock of materials and supplies.
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Organise the finish, glazing and firing of ceramic pieces according to Studio Coordinator's guidance.
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Support the production of Disco Wheel's ceramic pieces for the shop or any other retail requests.
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Open and/or close the studio daily.
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Adhere exemplary to established schedules and codes of practice.
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Adhere exemplary to cash management procedures and guidelines.
Studio Maintenance and Preparation:
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Organise workshop areas and materials, keeping the space clean and equipment tidy at all times.
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Make sure clay is prepared and the workshop area is set up ahead of each workshop.
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Organise storage of attendees' ceramic pieces following Studio Coordinator's guidance.
Attendees' Support:
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Organise and serve drinks during the workshops.
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Support the organisation of shipping and delivery of workshop pieces to the attendees.
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Support Sales Manager and our boutique shop activities as needed.
✅ Your Core Skills
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At least 1 year of teaching experience.
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Good knowledge of ceramic techniques and processes.
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Good knowledge of the pottery wheel technique.
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Interested and knowledgeable about arts and ceramics.
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Excellent communicator with a can do attitude.
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Great organisational skills.
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Flexible and comfortable to work in a dynamic and rapidly changing work environment
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Familiar with computer tools (Excel, Word, Gmail, etc).
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Attention to detail
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Written and oral fluency in Portuguese and English, additional languages are a plus.
Nice To Have
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Experience working with workshops, teachers and studios
A flavour of your first 100 days at Vida Plena
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Understanding the nuances of our new ceramics initiative.
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Get to know the venue and each member of the team.
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Organise workshop space and material.
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Get familiar with our workshop equipment
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Regular check-ins with the studio coordinator and studio manager to ensure alignment and updates.
