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C:LAB Makerspace Technician

Raleigh, NC

$32K - $33K/yr

... making and sharing of art and craft. With the intent of enhancing the quality of life, we reach out ... LAB on campus, and supporting instructors * Maintains, deploys, and supervises all computers ...

Treat every student fairly and equally regardless of circumstances and abilities, making each feel ... Double-check the clothing safety of all participants for jewelry, gum, and clothing violations that ...

... and abilities, making each feel good about themselves and encouraging a fun environment. โ€ข ... jewelry, gum, and clothing violations that can result in injury. โ€ข Double-check and set-up all ...

Treat every student fairly and equally regardless of circumstances and abilities, making each feel ... Double-check the clothing safety of all participants for jewelry, gum, and clothing violations that ...

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How much do jewelry making instructor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for jewelry making instructor in the United States is $27.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.68 and $28.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Jewelry Making Instructor do?

A Jewelry Making Instructor teaches students how to create jewelry using various materials and techniques, such as beading, metalworking, wire wrapping, and soldering. They design lesson plans, demonstrate skills, and provide guidance to help learners develop their abilities. Instructors may work in schools, community centers, or offer private classes, catering to beginners and advanced students alike. Additionally, they ensure a safe working environment and may also offer advice on design trends and selling handmade jewelry.

What are some common challenges Jewelry Making Instructors face when teaching diverse skill levels in one class?

Jewelry Making Instructors often encounter the challenge of balancing instruction for students with varying experience levels. Beginners may need step-by-step demonstrations, while advanced students seek more creative freedom and complex techniques. To address this, instructors typically prepare adaptable lesson plans, offer individual feedback, and encourage peer learning. Creating a supportive environment where all students feel comfortable asking questions and progressing at their own pace is key for a successful class experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Jewelry Making Instructor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Jewelry Making Instructor, you need expertise in jewelry design and fabrication techniques, often supported by formal training or certification in jewelry arts. Familiarity with tools like soldering equipment, CAD design software, and various hand tools is typically required. Strong communication, patience, and the ability to inspire creativity are standout soft skills in this role. These skills ensure effective teaching, student engagement, and the safe, skillful execution of jewelry projects.

What Does a Jewelry Making Instructor Do?

As a jewelry making instructor, your responsibilities include developing a curriculum to teach students various jewelry making techniques. You can teach classes in a bead store, community facility, or collegiate art program. You may teach techniques like craft and found object jewelry, clay jewelry, or jewelry making using other materials, including precious metals. For each class project, you teach a new topic, such as wire wrapping, assembly, chains, polishing, carving, and extruding. Your other duties include helping students become familiar with various hand tools, setting up additional required equipment, and providing a safe and supportive learning environment. You are expected to plan and prepare for each class, collecting all necessary materials beforehand.

What is the difference between Jewelry Making Instructor vs Jewelry Designer?

AspectJewelry Making InstructorJewelry Designer
CredentialsOften requires jewelry-making skills, teaching experience, certifications in jewelry techniquesRequires design skills, portfolio, possibly formal education in design or art
Work EnvironmentTeaching studios, community colleges, online classesDesign studios, fashion houses, freelance work
Employer & Industry UsageEducational institutions, craft schools, jewelry storesJewelry brands, fashion industry, freelance clients

Jewelry Making Instructors focus on teaching jewelry techniques and skills, often working in educational settings. Jewelry Designers create original jewelry pieces, working in design studios or independently. While both roles require jewelry knowledge, instructors emphasize teaching, whereas designers focus on creating new designs.

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Infographic showing various Jewelry Making Instructor job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Full Time, 60% Part Time, and 7% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $57,000 per year, or $27.4 per hour.
Part-Time Art 3D Instructor (Pool)

Part-Time Art 3D Instructor (Pool)

West Valley-Mission Community College District

Saratoga, CA โ€ข On-site

$38K - $55K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Requisition Details
Position Information
Position Title
Part-Time Art 3D Instructor (Pool)
Position ID
Campus
Mission College
Position Summary Information
Definition
PART-TIME, ASSOCIATE FACULTY POOL
Applications for Part-Time, Associate Faculty pools are continually accepted (unless otherwise specified) by the District and will be added to the application pool for review by hiring authorities on an as-needed basis. Should you be invited for an interview, you will be contacted by a District representative.
Assignment
This position is a part-time position as an Associate Instructor. The teaching assignment may require teaching lecture-discussion courses during day, evening or on Saturday and/or in an on-line/distance education format. The assignments are as needed, during Spring, Summer, and/or Fall semesters. This position is represented by the West Valley-Mission Federation of Teachers (WVMFT / AFT Local 6554).
Work location: Mission College, Santa Clara, CA
Salary and Benefits
Salary is based on a percentage of workload, up to a maximum of 67% of a full-time load. Salary is prorated based on an initial hiring salary range of $38,464 - $55,582 per semester; and is based on academic achievement, teaching and related experience.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Education - Possess any one of the following:
  • Master's degree in fine arts, art, or art history; OR
  • Bachelor's degree in any of the above AND master's degree in humanities; OR
  • A valid California Community College Instructor's Credential in Art; OR
  • The equivalent of the above.

AND
2. Understanding of, and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
NOTE:
''Master's in fine arts" as used here refers to any master's degree in the subject matter of fine arts, which is defined to include visual studio arts such as drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, textiles, and metal and jewelry art; and also art education and art therapy. It does not refer to the "Master of Fine Arts" (MFA) degree when that degree is based on specialization in performing arts or dance, film, video, photography, creative writing or other non-plastic arts.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will also demonstrate the following desired qualification(s):
  • Educational and/or industry experience sufficient to demonstrate knowledge of materials, processes and equipment for making three-dimensional art.
  • Community college or industry teaching experience in Sculpture, 3-D
  • Foundations, Metal-smithing, Metal Casting, Furniture Design and construction as related to assignment.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
  • Ability to communicate and interact effectively in a multi-ethnic collegial atmosphere with students, faculty, staff and administration.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
Instructional duties and assignments may consist of one or more of the following:
  • Provide instruction for assigned courses. This includes preparation for in-class or on-line/distance education activities, evaluation of students' work, consultation with students outside of class and/or on-line, maintenance of currency in the subjects taught.
  • Maintain accurate class and other records required by the college.
  • Submit, when due, attendance rosters and grade reports.
  • Follow course outlines as filed in the instruction offices.
  • Maintain office hours each week, at .5 hours per week per section.
  • Observe, support and enforce the regulations, policies and programs of the District and college.
  • Provide each student with a written course syllabus at the beginning of the course, as per instructions in the Faculty Handbook.
  • Refer students to appropriate college sources for information on counseling and other student services.
  • Assist students by providing advice on requirements for successful achievement in the members' area of expertise.
  • Work cooperatively within the college community.
  • Foster an environment that protects academic freedom within the college community.
  • Foster a positive working environment that is free from harassment, prejudice and/or bias.
  • Demonstrate a respect for the dignity of each individual.

Other Duties
Application Information
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
  • Interested applicants must submit online all materials requested, including: (1) A completed online West Valley-Mission Community College District application; (2) Resume; (3) Unofficial copies of transcripts; (4) District Equivalency Application, if applicable; and (5) Any requested licenses or certificates, if applicable.
  • All sections of the online application, including Education and Educational Work History, must be completed thoroughly.
  • Supervisor(s) name(s) and telephone numbers must be included in the application.
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • Do NOT send unrequested materials. Unrequested materials will be removed from your application and will not be used for consideration of employment.
  • The employment application and supporting documents represent you; it is to your advantage to fill out the application form carefully and completely.

ABOUT TRANSCRIPTS:
  • If a minimum requirement is possession of a degree, then a copy of transcripts is required to be included with your application to verify the degree being awarded. If no transcripts are included, the application may be screened as not meeting minimum requirements.
  • Degrees must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and/or the U.S. Department of Education.
  • Candidates with degrees earned outside of the United States must provide official certification of equivalency to U. S. degrees by a certified U. S. credential review service, must have a U.S. evaluation (course by course of the transcripts) and must be submitted with this online application.
  • If you do not have an electronic version of the transcript, you can get it scanned at an office supply or copy store, then attach the electronic version of your transcript to this online application.
  • Copies of diplomas, grade reports, graduation petitions, transcript evaluations requests, or similar documents WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of transcripts.
  • When uploading transcripts, please ensure they are NOT encrypted, secured, or password-protected or they will be rejected by the system.

EQUIVALENCY INFORMATION:
Applicants applying under equivalency bear the responsibility of submitting the District's Equivalency Application form with details and evidence of the factors (academic preparation and/or experience) that they believe to be equivalent of the required qualifications for this position. Application(s) for equivalency are required if degrees are not in exact discipline required.
The Equivalency Application is included in the online application as an OPTIONAL form to complete.
* ONLY complete the Request for Equivalency application if degree does not match discipline(s) stated in the Minimum Qualifications.
* List accurately and completely the courses taken that match requirements of the required degree.
* Do NOT attach documents such as course evaluations.
For assistance, contact:
Office of Human Resources, Attn: Recruitment
14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070
Phone: (408) 741-2174 Fax: (408) 741-2564
Email: careers@wvm.edu
Selection Process
SELECTION PROCESS INFORMATION:
  • Applications will be screened by appropriate department representatives on an as-needed basis. Qualified applicants who best meet the needs of the division will be contacted for an interview.
  • Travel expenses to attend the interview are the responsibility of the candidate.
  • Applications will remain in our online system for 1 year. Each year, part-time pools will be refreshed and applicants will be notified of the opportunity to re-submit application.
  • Application materials become the property of the District and will not be returned or duplicated.
  • The District reserves the right to contact former, current, the most recent employers, and others to investigate past employment records of applicants.
  • Upon hire the successful candidate must provide the required documents of identity and authorization to work and attest he/she is authorized to work in the United States.
  • The district does not provide visa sponsorship.

EEO STATEMENT:
West Valley-Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ a diverse workforce who will contribute to an inclusive and welcoming educational and employment environment. The District is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, ancestry, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, language, accent, citizenship status, transgender status, parental status, marital status, economic status, military or veteran status, and medical condition consistent with applicable federal and state laws.
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
FY18/19-802POOL
Open Date
11/20/2018
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes