Ceramic Arts Instructor

City of Surrey; Surrey; In loco; CAD 38.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

City of Surrey invites applicants for a Ceramic Arts Instructor within the Culture Division. The role teaches wheel throwing, hand building, and surface decoration to diverse age groups throughout the year, including camps.

Responsibilities include delivering clear instruction, submitting lesson plans, maintaining a safe studio, and developing engaging programs. Requirements include a degree in visual arts or related field, at least one year teaching experience, Emergency First Aid with CPR-C,

Competenze

• Degree or diploma in visual arts, art education, or related field or related experience.
• Minimum of one year teaching experience.
• Current Emergency First Aid with CPR-C certificate.
• A Valid BC Driver’s License is an asset.

Mansioni

• Provide clear, thorough instruction to registrants.
• Deliver course content that builds technical skills and expression.
• Develop developmentally appropriate ceramic classes for various ages.
• Submit lesson plans and supply lists for each class, camp, or workshop.
• Set up, take down, and maintain program space.
• Maintain a safe, positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Keep studio space clean and safe; guide participants in maintenance.
• Explore new program offerings and content.

Conoscenze

Age appropriateness assessment

Classroom management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Independent work / team collaboration

Formazione

Visual arts / art education degree

Teaching experience (1+ year)

First Aid CPR-C

BC Driver’s License (asset)

Descrizione del lavoro

City of Surrey

Ceramic Arts Instructor

As one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. City of Surrey employees are talented innovators, inspired by meaningful work and the opportunity to drive our city—and their careers—forward. Build a City. Build a Future at the City of Surrey.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Non-Union – Instructor

SCOPE

Are you passionate about ceramic arts and enjoy teaching various skill levels and techniques? Join the City of Surrey’s Culture Division and contribute to high-quality arts education in the community. Ceramic arts instruction may include, but is not limited to, wheel throwing, hand building, and surface decorating. Instructors may teach preschool, children, youth, and/or adult participants throughout the year, and may also choose to instruct youth and children’s camps during spring break and summer.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide clear, thorough, and patient instruction to registrants.
• Deliver course content that fosters technical skill building and individual expression.
• Develop and facilitate developmentally appropriate ceramic art classes that are engaging and accessible.
• Submit lesson plans and supply lists for each class, camp, or workshop.
• Independently set up, take down, and maintain program space.
• Provide a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment for all students.
• Maintain, and guide participants in maintaining, a clean and safe studio environment.
• Option to develop new program offerings and content.

Required skills include:

• Able to assess age appropriateness of lessons and materials.
• Classroom management.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with initiative, as well as collaboratively within a team.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for dynamic, creative leaders with demonstrated knowledge and experience in art and art education. Our ideal candidates are effective communicators with strong classroom management skills.

The successful candidate will have:

• A degree/diploma in visual arts, art education, or a related field or related experience.
• A minimum of one year of teaching experience
• Current Emergency First Aid with CPR-C certificate.
• A Valid BC Driver’s License is an asset.

OTHER INFORMATION

Number of Job Openings: 1 Hourly Rate: $33.70

Applicants under consideration will be required to consent to a Police Information Check/Vulnerable Sector Check. Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Closing Date

November 20, 2026