Brooklyn Glass is an artist-owned studio and a vital resource for glass artists and craftspeople in the New York City area. We support a wide range of practices, including glassblowing, hot casting, kilncasting, neon, flameworking, and fusing.
We are seeking experienced freelance teachers and teaching assistants to support classes in glassblowing, flameworking, or neon bending.
Our courses take place in a unique, professional environment alongside working artists. Classes typically consist of 6–9 students. In the Hot Shop, instructors are supported by two teaching assistants, while other studios such as Flameworking and Neon, are assigned teaching assistants based on class size. We offer a wide range of introductory classes and actively foster a welcoming community for first-time glass students.
Responsibilities:
- Assist or lead glass classes and demonstrations
- Support students safely and confidently in a hot shop/flame shop environment
- Collaborate with co-teachers to ensure smooth class operations
- Help with cleanup and basic studio maintenance
Qualifications:
- Prior glass experience required
- Teaching or assisting experience preferred
- Strong safety awareness and clear communication skills
- Reliable, professional, and comfortable working with the public
Details:
- Freelance work, based on class availability
- Flexible scheduling: days, evenings, and weekends
- Teaching Rate is $42 per hour and the Teaching Assistant Rate is $28 per hour
To apply, please send a brief introduction to [email protected] including:
- Resume with relevant experience
- Up to 5 images of your glass work. Images should be a maximum of 5MB and labeled with your name. If you are submitting a video, include a full file or link in your application.
- Provide some references, names and contact information (phone + email), who can speak to your teaching ability or glass experience.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law.