Acting Studio Manager (Temporary, may become permanent)
Start Date: September 1, 2025
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Hours: 30 hours/week (Tuesday–Saturday, 6 hours/day)
Pay: $24-28/hour, commensurate with experience
Benefits: Not eligible for benefits at this time
About the Role
Artshack is seeking a hands-on, organized, and creative Acting Studio Manager to join our team. This is a temporary, part-time role with the potential to become permanent. The Studio Manager ensures smooth daily operations, supports the studio team, and maintains high standards for cleanliness, safety, and workflow in our ceramic studios.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Please send CV and brief letter of interest to jobs@artshackbrooklyn.org by August 25th.
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ABOUT THE YOUTH PROGRAM AT ARTSHACK BROOKLYN
Our youth program is a space where young artists (ages 5–14) can explore ceramics, printmaking, drawing, painting, and more in a supportive, process-centered environment. We believe in the process of discovering, growing, and collaborating. Our studio and off-site programs aim to help children refine their artistic voice while building resilience, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Whether hand-building with clay, creating a solar clock through solstice-inspired projects, felting, making a book or a print edition, every activity encourages kids to experiment, take risks, and build confidence through the joy of making, learning from mistakes, and trying new things. Clay (both handbuilding and wheel throwing), is our foundation, but our classes also introduce a range of materials and techniques that open new possibilities for self-expression.
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are looking for practicing visual artists with a primary focus on clay who are excited to work with children and teens. Teaching Artists in our youth program lead classes following Artshack’s process-based curriculum while bringing their own artistic voice, ideas, and approaches. Contracts are seasonal and renewed each semester, giving teaching artists the chance to grow with the program while respecting that your opportunities and availability may change over time.
**Additional skills in printmaking, drawing, drafting, and painting are a plus.
SCHEDULE & LOCATION
✸Part-time: once/week during after-school hours (Mon, Tues, Thursday, Friday from 3-5 / Wednesdays from 4-6) and occasional holiday camps and school visits.
✸Seasonal, semester-based contract, with the possibility for renewal each semester.
✸In-person at Artshack Brooklyn, Bed-Stuy, and Off-site School Visits and Teaching Artist Residencies.
RESPONSIBILITIES
∆ Teach process-based art lessons within Artshack’s curriculum framework, contributing ideas, artist references, and adaptations that reflect your expertise.
∆ Collaborate with the Youth Program Director and other teaching artists to refine lesson plans so they meet program goals while staying responsive to student interests and class dynamics.
∆ Adapt instruction for diverse learners and foster a classroom culture where every student’s ideas are valued.
∆ Encourage students to reflect on their work, learn from mistakes, and develop resilience through the making process.
∆ Maintain a clean, organized studio environment and model best practices in tool and material care.
∆ Work closely with teaching assistants and interns to create a supportive, collaborative teaching team.
∆ Install student work for end-of-session exhibitions that celebrate process as well as finished pieces.
QUALIFICATIONS
∆ Professional ceramics experience, including handbuilding and wheel throwing.
∆ Experience teaching children and/or teens in a group setting.
∆ Knowledge of contemporary ceramicists and art history.
∆ Strong organizational, communication, and studio-cleaning practices.
∆ Ability to commit to the full length of a session (Fall: 14 weeks; Winter/Spring: 23 weeks).
PREFERRED
✸Active studio practice with exhibition history.
✸Skills in other media (printmaking, drawing, painting, drafting, fiber arts).
✸Experience collaborating with interns or co-teachers.
✸Bilingual or multilingual abilities.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
◗Attend two paid trainings per semester.
◗Complete the Adult, Child, and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED (Online) course through the Red Cross; submit certification and receipt for reimbursement two weeks before the first class.
◗Respond promptly to emails and keep all relevant team members copied.
◗Follow attendance guidelines:
23-week sessions: up to 2 absences.
13–14 week sessions: up to 1–2 planned absences.
First and last class attendance is required.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
To Apply Send the following to youth@artshackbrooklyn.org with the subject: Youth Educator – [Your Name]
◗Resume/CV
◗PDF portfolio with 5 images of your own work
◗5–10 images of student work you have guided, with brief captions
◗One sample lesson plan
◗One professional reference (name + contact)
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Artshack is an equal opportunity employer and seeks staff who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. All positions are filled without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, employment status, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We especially encourage applicants from populations underrepresented in the arts and ceramics who share our values and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access. All are encouraged to apply.
∆∆ Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled ∆∆
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ABOUT THE YOUTH PROGRAM AT ARTSHACK BROOKLYN
Our youth program is a space where young artists (ages 5–14) explore ceramics, printmaking, drawing, painting, and more in a supportive, process-centered environment. We believe in discovery, growth, and collaboration. Our studio and off-site programs help children refine their artistic voice while building resilience, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Whether hand-building with clay, creating a solar clock through solstice-inspired projects, felting, making a book, or a print edition, every activity encourages kids to experiment, take risks, and build confidence through making, learning from mistakes, and trying new things. Clay (handbuilding and wheel throwing) is our foundation, but classes also introduce a range of materials and techniques to expand self-expression.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Teaching Assistants (TAs) support and collaborate with lead Teaching Artists in weekly art classes. TAs work closely with Teaching Artists and the Youth Director in a mentorship capacity, gaining hands-on experience in lesson planning, classroom management, and studio operations. This role is ideal for individuals aiming to become Teaching Artists in the future.
Contracts are seasonal and renewed each semester, allowing TAs to grow with the program while respecting changes in availability or opportunities. TAs receive the same benefits as Teaching Artists.
SCHEDULE & LOCATION
✸ Summer / Fall 2025: Arrive 30 minutes before class starts, stay 30 minutes after for cleaning and studio maintenance.
✸ Fall session: 14 weeks; Winter/Spring session: 23 weeks.
✸ Follow the public school calendar; TAs do not work on major holidays unless opting to teach a holiday camp.
✸ In-person at Artshack Brooklyn, Bed-Stuy, and off-site school visits and residencies.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
✸ $25/hour
✸ Sick time accrual at 1 hour per 30 hours worked
✸ Eligibility for the Company’s Retirement Savings Plan
✸ Paid training and professional development opportunities
✸ Non-exempt position under FLSA; 1.5× pay for hours worked over 40 per week
✸ Weekly pay via Artshack’s payroll system
TEACHING ASSISTANT RESPONSIBILITIES
∆ Assist Teaching Artists in leading process-based lessons within Artshack’s curriculum framework.
∆ Support classroom management and foster a safe, inclusive learning environment.
∆ Help students set up, clean up, and process their work.
∆ Accompany students during school pick-ups at designated schools.
∆ Maintain an organized, well-stocked studio and model proper tool and material care.
∆ Support installation of student work for exhibitions.
∆ Attend required trainings and staff meetings.
∆ Demonstrate reliability, strong communication, and collaboration.
∆ Commit to the full semester, attending all scheduled classes; find substitutes if absent and notify staff (youth@artshackbrooklyn.org and alva@artshackbrooklyn.org).
∆ Follow all safety procedures; TAs must have First Aid and CPR certification from the Red Cross (submit certification via email two weeks before first class).
∆ Perform other duties as assigned.
ABSENCES & COVERAGE
QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED
To Apply Send the following to youth@artshackbrooklyn.org with the subject line: Teaching Assistant – [Your Name]
◗Resume/CV
◗Optional: PDF portfolio with 3–5 images of your own work
◗Optional: 3–5 images of student work you have supported, with brief captions
◗One professional reference (name + contact)
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Artshack is an equal opportunity employer and seeks staff who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. All positions are filled without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, employment status, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We especially encourage applicants from populations underrepresented in the arts and ceramics who share our values and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access. All are encouraged to apply.
∆∆ Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled ∆∆
