Visual Arts Instructor (3D Painting) - Scarborough District

City of Toronto; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 33,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Toronto invites applications for a Visual Arts Instructor (3D Painting) in Scarborough District. The role supports Winter programming in Parks, Forestry & Recreation, with part-time, temporary employment in Scarborough District - Various locations.

Responsibilities include planning and delivering sessions, preparing lesson plans, coordinating supplies, supervising assistants or volunteers, and ensuring safety and program standards (HIGH FIVE).

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to teach appropriate age group; artistic ability evidenced by portfolio; leadership training or volunteer experience.
• Formal training and experience or post secondary qualifications in a related field is an asset.
• Must attend related mandatory and in-service training sessions (NEO – New Employee Orientation).
• Certification in Basic First Aid as recognized by WSIB is required.
• PHCD Healthy Child Development certification will be provided after conditional offer.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, implement and instruct Visual Arts sessions for varied ages.
• Prepare lesson plans based on curriculum prior to sessions.
• Ensure supplies/equipment are available and in good condition.
• Train and supervise Assistant Instructors or volunteers.
• Maintain records (attendance, incidents) and safety compliance.
• Adhere to HIGH FIVE principles in planning and delivery.

Skills

Teaching ability

Artistic portfolio

Leadership training

Volunteer experience

Education

Post-secondary qualifications

Job description

Visual Arts Instructor (3D Painting) - Scarborough District

The Community Recreation Branch is responsible for the delivery of high-quality, community-based recreation programs and services to the diverse neighbourhoods of Toronto. We provide a variety of programs that promote the social and physical development for people of all ages, with an emphasis on children and youth. The Community Recreation Branch strives to ensure Toronto residents have positive recreational experiences that enhance quality of life and contribute to lifelong active living.

Job Category: Arts

Job Type: Temporary, Part-time

Hourly Rate: $ 26.68

Number of Positions: Talent pool for future vacancies

Start Date: TBD

Work Location: Scarborough District - Various

District: Scarborough

Season: Winter

Duration: TBD

Shift Information: TBD

Division: Parks, Forestry & Recreation

Section: PFR CR Community Recreation

Posting End Date: 09/30/2026

Note: Please specify your specialty area when applying (3D Painting).

Responsibilities

• Must be minimum 16 years of age.
• Plans, organizes, implements and instructs program session for Visual Arts programsfor a variety of ages.
• Prepares lesson plans based on program curriculum prior to the start of the program session.
• Ensures necessary supplies and equipment list is provided prior to start of session to the appropriate supervisor.
• Ensures that the appropriate supplies and equipment are in place and operational before the start of each class.
• Ensures that the supplies and equipment are cleaned and stored away after use.
• Trains, oversees and evaluates Assistant Art Instructors or volunteers assigned to the program.
• Interacts with the public and all internal staff to provide program information.
• Adheres to all policy and safety guidelines as outlined in the Part Time Recreation Workers Handbook and all relevant policy and procedure manuals.
• Performs administrative tasks necessary to support the program (i.e. attendance, incident and accident reports).
• Follows the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs. Follows the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to teach appropriate age group, demonstrated artistic ability (portfolio), leadership training or volunteer experience
• Formal training and experience or post secondary qualifications in a related field is an asset.
• Must attend and successfully complete related mandatory and in-service training sessions (NEO – New Employee Orientation).
• Must produce original current Basic First Aid certification as recognized by the WSIB.
• You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario's Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.

We thank all applicants for their submission. Candidates selected to advance beyond the screening stage will be contacted. Be sure to check your email regularly, including junk/spam mail folders, and log in to your profile to see the status of your application under Jobs Applied.

Accommodation: If you are an individual who requires accommodation, due to disability under the Ontario Human Rights Code, to apply for this position, please email us at [e-mail], quoting the RequisitionIDand the jobtitle. The City is committed to providing Code-protected accommodation throughoutits hiring process. Please visit Hiring Policies and Statements (toronto.ca) for further details.

Vulnerable Sector Check: One of the requirements for working with children and vulnerable adults is applicants providing the results of a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC). Once a candidate completes online onboarding documentation, candidates that reside in the City of Toronto (postal code starts with "M") will be sent an email with a voucher code to complete an online VSC application with Toronto Police at no cost. Applicants who reside outside of the City of Toronto will need to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check from their local Police Service at their own cost. For further information on the vulnerable sector screening, please contact your local Police Service.