Clay Educator | Job Description

 

Job Title: Clay Educator
Reports to: Owners, Studio Manager
Location: 2205 N. Main St. Houston, Texas 77009
FLSA Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Hourly Rate: Starting minimum $10/hour

Summary/Objective:

The Clay Educator's primary role is to provide on-demand instruction to HTX Clay members. The Clay Educator will also be asked to provide facility tours, engage with members and nonmembers, maintain the facility by sharing in daily studio duties and responsibilities including but not limited to studio technician tasks, facilitate retail sales, open and close HTX Clay, support the purpose + mission of HTX Clay and uphold the core values of HTX Clay.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • The primary role is to educate members of all skill levels

  • Answer member and client questions

  • Provide facility tours and conduct onboarding of new members

  • Attend 4 paid quarterly HTX Clay meetings (in person or virtually, 2 absences allowed)

  • Schedule and attend paid individual meetings biannually

  • Minimum commitment of 10 hours/week, available for minimum of one closing shift and one weekend shift per week

  • Daily studio upkeep and maintenance

  • Perform studio technician duties as needed (loading, unloading, and firing kilns, making glazes, reclaiming clay, etc.)

  • Responsible for creating a welcoming and respectful environment

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Have a welcoming and respectful presence

  • Able to work alongside a team of educators and studio technicians

  • Excellent communication and people skills

  • Able to perform daily studio tasks and studio technician duties

Education and Experience:

  • Experience teaching and working with clay

Perks:

  • Staff Membership at HTX Clay

  • 10% discount on kiln firing overages

  • 10% discount from member pricing on workshops (limit 2 per year)

  • Priority registration for events and pop-ups (limit 2 per year)

  • Opportunity to generate extra income through private lessons and group classes

HTX Clay provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Last updated 9/10/2026