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Candle & Soap Making Teacher Vacancy – Art Academy Direct

Candle & Soap Making Teacher Vacancy

Position: Candle & Soap Making Teacher
Location: Mosta and/or Zurrieq
Employment Type: Contractual basis, with opportunities to lead one-time workshops or structured 10-week courses, meeting once weekly.
Compensation: Competitive hourly rates

We are looking for a creative and skilled Candle and Soap Making Teacher to join our team. In this role, you will teach students the art of crafting both artisanal candles and handmade soaps. Share your expertise in various techniques, from selecting scents and colors to molding and decorating, and guide students in creating beautiful and functional products.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Candle Making: Instruct students in candle-making techniques, including scent blending, colour mixing, and health & safety practices. Guide them in crafting both decorative and functional candles.
  • Soap Making: Teach students how to create artisanal soaps using methods like cold process, hot process, and melt-and-pour. Cover aspects such as ingredient selection, design, and finishing techniques.
  • Material Selection: Provide knowledge on choosing the right materials and tools for both candle and soap making, ensuring high-quality results.
  • Lesson Planning and Delivery: Plan, prepare, and deliver comprehensive lessons to all students, ensuring each session is engaging and tailored to the needs of the class.
  • Individualised Teaching: Adapt your teaching approach to meet the diverse educational needs, abilities, and achievement levels of individual students and groups, ensuring each learner is supported and challenged appropriately.
  • Student Progress and Well-being: Promote the overall progress, development, and well-being of each student, group, or class under your care, providing a supportive and nurturing learning environment.
  • Collaboration and Development: Work closely with the Head of Education, Sales & Marketing Manager, and fellow teachers to design, develop, and refine courses of study, teaching materials, and educational programs that meet the highest standards.
  • Professional Standards: Uphold and maintain high standards of professional practice, ensuring the quality of your teaching is consistently excellent.
  • Classroom Management: Ensure good order and discipline within the classroom, prioritizing the health, safety, and well-being of all students during each session.
  • Facilitating Reflective Learning: Foster a culture where teachers are seen as facilitators of learning, encouraging students to reflect on their progress and engage in self-directed learning.
  • Use of Technology: Effectively incorporate audiovisual and technological tools, such as projectors and other digital aids, to enhance lesson delivery and engage students in the learning process.

Requirements:

  • Portfolio of Work: A strong portfolio showcasing your works of art.
  • Teaching Experience: Previous experience teaching is preferred but not essential.
  • Fluency in English
  • Excellent communication and resilient self-starter with a positive attitude.

Benefits

  • Discounts on art supplies from Art Academy in Mosta and Zurrieq
  • Discounts on other art courses provided by Art Academy

Send your CV and portfolio including a minimum of 5 artworks to info@artacademydirect.com