Ceramics Teacher
Teacher
Posted Oct 14 (16 days ago) · Last updated Oct 30 · Open 16 days, longer than the usual 6 for this role
Key facts
Teach adult ceramics at Medis in Mariehamn: 4–8 lessons weekly for 10 weeks in spring 2027.
How this salary compares
Estimated €5,120 - €5,76086% above mid-level roles
This salary is above the market medianBased on 88 job postings
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| mid-level roles | €2,986 per month | €3,154 per month | €3,318 per month |
| This offer | €5,120 per month | €5,440 per month | €5,760 per month |
Based on 91 job ads that state the pay. · Data and reuse
Est. take-home €3,489 - €3,802
Where and how
Original job ad
Translated by JobCrawls from the Swedish ad.
ABOUT MEDIS
The Citizens’ Institute, or Medis as we are usually called, offers courses and education for all Åland residents over the age of 16. Every year, we bring together people who want to learn something new, develop their interests or explore their creativity. We have around 2,700 individual course participants.
ABOUT THE WORK
As a ceramics hourly teacher at Medis, you plan and lead courses for adult participants in our bright and purpose-built teaching facilities in northern Mariehamn. Ceramics is a very popular course subject.
The work initially comprises approximately 4–8 lessons per week for 10 weeks during the spring term of 2027, with at least one course held in the evening. There is an opportunity to continue teaching during the 2027–2028 academic year and beyond.
By agreement, there is also an opportunity to teach weekend and summer courses in ceramics.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO
- has broad knowledge and experience in ceramics
- masters different techniques such as wheel throwing, pinching, coiling, slab building, moulding, sculpting, glazing and firing
- enjoys inspiring and guiding others
- wants to create a creative, inclusive and welcoming learning environment
Experience leading groups is an advantage, but is not required.
Welcome to share your expertise and enthusiasm for creating with our course participants!
For more information about the ceramics course itself, contact teacher Siv Linney. General information is available from principal Catharina von Schoultz.
About the role
Summarised by JobCrawls from the job ad above.
Requirements
- Broad knowledge and experience in ceramics
- Ability to teach a range of ceramics techniques
- Enjoyment of inspiring and guiding others
- Commitment to creating a creative, inclusive and welcoming learning environment
- Group-leading experience is an advantage, not a requirement
Responsibilities
- Plan ceramics courses for adult participants
- Lead ceramics courses
- Inspire and guide course participants
- Help create a creative, inclusive and welcoming learning environment
Skills & technologies
CeramicsWheel ThrowingPinchingCoilingSlab BuildingMouldingSculptingGlazingFiringGroup Instruction
About MARIEHAMNS STAD
About the employer
Mariehamn City is a large employer with around 800 employees across several industries. Its operations include education, urban environment, culture and leisure, elder care and city administration. The city aims to provide an attractive workplace where employees can thrive and develop, and invests in good leadership, employee well-being and professional development.
Core values
Employee well-beingGood leadershipProfessional development