Children & Youth Course Instructor

Art Gallery of Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A renowned art museum in Toronto seeks a Temporary Part-time Children & Youth Course Instructor to teach various visual arts media. Responsibilities include instructing students, developing course outlines, and determining course materials. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in art and demonstrated experience in teaching children and youth. Offered pay is competitive, with additional benefits such as free exhibit tickets.

Benefits

Discounts to GoodLife Fitness

Free tickets to major exhibits

Discounts at major attractions

Free admission for friends and family

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge in drawing, sculpture, painting, printmaking, and art theory.
• Demonstrated experience teaching methodologies for children and youth.
• Recent public exhibition or publication of work.

Responsibilities

• Instructs students on visual arts through demonstrations and references.
• Develops comprehensive course outlines for approval.
• Determines support needs for courses and submits requests for approval.

Skills

Knowledge of various visual arts media

Experience teaching children and youth

Well-developed communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer competency

Education

Post-secondary studies in education and studio art

Job description

Overview

Children & Youth Course Instructor — Temporary Part-time (Up to 24 hours per week; Must be available to work weekends and occasional evenings). Located in Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) is one of the largest art museums in North America, attracting approximately one million visitors annually. The AGO Collection of more than 120,000 works ranges from cutting-edge contemporary art to significant works by Indigenous and Canadian artists and European masterpieces. We are seeking a Temporary Part-time Children & Youth Course Instructor to join our Education & Programming team. This role will provide support for seasonal AGO Art Camp programming. Under the direction of the Manager, Learning and Studio Programming, the Instructor will conduct art courses and discuss techniques and materials relevant to the course medium (painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, graphic arts, mixed media and/or other studio techniques, art theory) for target audiences year-round.

Compensation

The rate of pay for this position is $36.27 - $45.31 per hour.

What is this position responsible for?

• Instructs students on theoretical, technical and creative practices of various visual arts media through discourse, demonstrations and references to the AGO’s permanent collection, exhibitions and instructor's own studio and/or academic work.
• Develops and submits for approval a comprehensive course outline for courses.
• Determines materials, equipment, model, audio-visual, technical and other support needs for each course and submits requests to Manager and Chief Technician for approval.

What are we looking for?

• Comprehensive knowledge and demonstrated experience in the appropriate medium for the course(s) (drawing, sculpture, painting, printmaking, graphic art, mixed media, art history/theory) and the relevant conceptual background, techniques, materials and practices for instructing in those media/subjects.
• Comprehensive knowledge and directly related experience with teaching methodologies, techniques and practices for children and youth as required by the course; demonstrated experience teaching at the programming age level.
• Public exhibition and/or publication of their work in the previous two years, as well as post-secondary studies in education and studio art; knowledge of art history.
• Well-developed interpersonal, public relations, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well as part of an instructional team.
• Working knowledge of the AGO collection.
• Demonstrated computer competency (word, excel, email, etc.).

Benefits of working at the AGO

• Discounts to GoodLife Fitness.
• Free tickets to every major exhibit at AGO.
• Discounts to major attractions as part of Provincial/City Reciprocal Programs.
• Free admission to the AGO for friends and family, with discounts at the gift shop, bistro, and Learning Centre.

How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, apply now. Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications online at jobs.jobvite.com/ago/jobs/viewall. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility

At the AGO, we lead global conversations from Toronto through extraordinary collections, exhibitions, and programs, reflecting the diverse community we serve. We are committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility, and embed these values into our strategic plan and ongoing priorities.

Equal Opportunity Employer.