Ceramics Studio Master Instructor - Hands-On Classes

Oakville; Oakville; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre (QEPCCC) in Oakville, Ontario, is seeking a part-time ceramics instructor to lead classes for children, youth and adults. The successful applicant will develop curriculum and deliver hands-on clay instruction, including hand-building and wheel throwing, while ensuring safety, creativity and inclusion in all activities.

Tickets will be issued for varied weekly hours (1–8) and applicants must provide a portfolio demonstrating teaching expertise in

Qualifications

• Enrollment in or completion of a post-secondary program specializing in ceramics
• Experience developing clay lessons and activity plans for children, youth and adults in a ceramic studio
• Previous teaching experience in ceramics in an educational setting
• Demonstrated abilities and a strong knowledge of contemporary craft and ceramics including hand building and wheel throwing
• Familiar with a broad range of artistic techniques, practices and materials with hand building and wheel throwing
• Strong organizational, planning, time management and leadership skills
• Ability to be flexible and adapt instructional practices to diverse audiences
• Ability to work independently
• HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) for instructing children's programs ages 4-12 years.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, leading and delivering children, youth and adult clay classes, including hand building and wheel throwing, to meet the needs of all participants registered in the program.
• Assisting with research and development of appropriate clay programming for children, youth and adults, ensuring that activities are safe, creative, and inclusive of all program participants
• Providing a positive learning and recreational experience for all participants
• To support Town department objectives and mandate

Job description

Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre (QEPCCC) in Oakville, Ontario, is seeking a part-time ceramics instructor to lead classes for children, youth and adults. The successful applicant will develop curriculum and deliver hands-on clay instruction, including hand-building and wheel throwing, while ensuring safety, creativity and inclusion in all activities.

Tickets will be issued for varied weekly hours (1–8) and applicants must provide a portfolio demonstrating teaching expertise in