Master Instructor Arts and Culture - Woodworking

Town of Oakville; Oakville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established community center seeks a part-time instructor for woodworking classes. This role involves teaching and developing engaging woodworking programs for children, youth, and adults in a creative studio environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fine woodworking and design, along with the ability to adapt lessons for diverse audiences. Join a vibrant team dedicated to fostering creativity and skill development in the community. If you are passionate about woodworking and enjoy teaching, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Enrollment or completion of a program in Furniture Design or Fine Woodworking.
• Strong knowledge of woodworking and design principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver woodworking classes for various age groups.
• Assist in developing safe and inclusive woodworking programming.

Skills

Contemporary Craft Knowledge

Fine Woodworking

Lesson Planning

Organizational Skills

Leadership Skills

Flexibility in Instruction

Education

Post-secondary Program in Furniture Design

Post-secondary Program in Fine Woodworking

Job description

Job Details:
Part-Time

Posting Status:
Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants

Temporary:
Contract hours, by course appointment, varied at 1 to 8 hours weekly

Closing Date:
Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca by no later than 11:59 pm on June 30, 2025.

This posting is for current and future opportunities and will be filled on an as-needed basis. Applications will be considered for any openings that become available between now and June 30, 2025.

Job Responsibilities:

This position provides instructional woodworking classes at the Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre to children, youth, and/or adults in a studio wood shop environment. The successful applicant must be an independent, reliable individual able to work with minimal supervision and is expected to assist in developing curriculum. Responsibilities include:

• Preparing, leading, and delivering woodworking classes and introductory woodworking classes to meet the needs of all participants registered in the program including children, youth, and adults.
• Assisting with research and development of appropriate woodworking programming for beginner and practicing artists, ensuring that activities are safe, creative, and inclusive of all program participants.
• Providing a positive learning and recreational experience for all participants.
• Supporting Town department objectives and mandate.

Qualifications:

• Enrollment in or completion of a post-secondary program specializing in Furniture Design, Fine Woodworking, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated abilities and a strong knowledge of contemporary craft, fine woodworking, and/or design.
• Familiarity with a broad range of artistic techniques, practices, and materials with one or more of the following interests/skills: furniture design, fine woodworking, carving, cabinetry.
• Experience developing lesson and activity plans.
• Previous teaching experience in an educational setting.
• 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) is required for instructing children’s programs ages 4-12 years.
• Emergency First Aid with CPR B.
• Successful candidates who are new hires and/or who have not performed in this position previously will be required to provide, as a condition of employment, a satisfactory police vulnerable sector check at their own expense dated within the last 30 days.

Letters of application should address the candidate’s expertise in the areas of teaching, professional work, and community service. All applicants must be able to provide a portfolio that demonstrates all of the above during the interview process.

Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre (QEPCCC) is a unique multi-purpose recreation, arts, and culture facility located in Oakville, Ontario. QEPCCC offers many drop-in and registered recreational, cultural, and aquatic programs, including a studio drop-in program and memberships and an exhibitions program. Refer to the Recreation and Culture Programs page for a list of current culture programs and camps offered at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre.

DATED: January 1, 2025

This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. Applicants may also be required to undergo testing.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.