Ceramics Teacher - Kids Club

About the role

Rixos Hotels, a luxury resort chain founded in 2000 in Turkey, is hiring a Ceramics Teacher for its Kids Club in Dubai. The teacher runs ceramics, pottery and clay-modelling activities for children, teaches basic techniques and keeps the workshop safe and tidy.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and run ceramics, pottery and clay-modelling activities for different age groups and skill levels, adapting methods to each child's age, ability and interests.
• Teach basic techniques such as shaping, moulding, decorating, texturing and painting clay objects, and organise projects like decorative plates, cups, figurines and ornaments.
• Organise themed art workshops and seasonal craft activities with the Entertainment team, and follow the Rixy Club activity schedule.
• Ensure child safety and supervision: supervise sessions, use child-friendly non-toxic materials, explain safety rules, and report accidents or hazards to the Kids Club Supervisor / Manager.
• Maintain the workshop: prepare it before and after each session, keep an inventory of clay, paints, brushes and tools, clean and store equipment, and ensure specialist equipment such as kilns is operated only by trained, authorised personnel.
• Engage children and communicate professionally with parents and guardians, gather feedback on the programme, and complete registration forms and parental consent documents.
• Keep attendance, activity and inventory records, assist with special events and exhibitions, and follow data protection requirements.

Required profile

• Diploma, certificate or degree in Ceramics, Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Pottery, Art Education or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience teaching ceramics, pottery, clay modelling or arts and crafts to children highly preferred.
• Good English and Russian; additional languages are an advantage.
• Flexible to work rotating shifts, weekends and public holidays, and physically fit for rescue, extended standing and outdoor duties.
• Willingness to take part in training, emergency drills and continuous skills development.

Required skills

• Knowledge of clay preparation, hand-building, shaping, decorating and painting.
• Ability to explain and demonstrate artistic techniques simply and age-appropriately.
• Understanding of safe material handling, workshop hygiene and child supervision.
• Teamwork with the Kids Club and Entertainment teams.