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Status:Part-time (28 hours/week), one-year contract

Compensation:$20-$24/hour (commensurate with experience)

Supervisor:Assistant Director

Location:Thunder Bay, ON (on-site with occasional community-based delivery)

The Thunder Bay Art Gallery is seeking a dynamic and passionate Gallery Educator to design and deliver engaging, inclusive art education programs for learners of all ages and abilities. In this role, you will plan and lead curriculum-linked tours and hands‑on workshops, guide meaningful experiences in the galleries, develop materials for creative art classes, and support community outreach both on‑site and across the region. The role involves periods of active teaching, administrative work, and hands‑on art preparation.

This role is high impact, helping participants build visual literacy, critical‑thinking skills, and creative confidence. As an organization that centres around visual arts, with a special focus on contemporary Indigenous and Northern Ontario artists, we value inclusive, accessible arts education that cultivates connections, ingenuity, and community.

You will join a creative and collaborative team during an exciting phase of growth as we prepare to move into a new purpose‑designed facility on Thunder Bay’s waterfront in 2027. With the right candidate, there is potential for full‑time employment following the successful completion of this contract.

1. Design and deliver tours and programs, including planning hands‑on workshops informed by research on artists, materials, and exhibition themes.
2. Plan and deliver curriculum‑based tours and art workshops for Grades 1-12
3. Lead programs for diverse ages and abilities (including intergenerational groups), adapting instruction to support a positive, inclusive experience.
4. Maintain communication with education partners across the region.
5. Liaise with curatorial and programming staff to gather exhibition information.
6. Collaborate on planning and facilitating community‑based activities.
7. Support the development of an annual education program.
8. Organize education‑related public events with the support of the Community Engagement Educator, including the Annual Secondary School Art Show.
9. Oversee tour bookings, coordinate additional staffing as needed, and manage class registrations and participant communications.
10. Create social media content to promote programs and support audience engagement.
11. Track education program data and feedback, ensuring accurate records and reporting.
12. Oversee volunteers, co‑op students, interns, and other employment training program staff.
13. Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Experience planning and delivering engaging educational programs in formal or informal learning environments.
• Comfortable leading large and diverse groups, with familiarity in classroom management techniques.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to engage participants, educators, and partner organizations professionally.
• Demonstrated organizational, time‑management, and consultative decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a collegial manner.
• Able to lead programs several hours in length, including setting up program spaces, lifting and moving materials/equipment, and transitioning between gallery spaces, classroom, and outdoor settings.
• Vulnerable Sector Check required upon offer.

• Passion for art and learning, with technical knowledge of visual arts materials and processes.
• Experience working with children and youth, adults, and intergenerational groups.
• Familiarity with inclusive and accessible teaching practices for diverse learners and communities.
• First Aid with CPR‑C certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Comfort with digital platforms for audience engagement and program delivery; experience creating social content.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Bookings), Samsung tablets, and video conferencing software.

• Part‑time, 28 hours/week, primarily weekdays, with occasional evenings and weekends to support programs and events.
• Mix of active teaching, program preparation, and administrative work within scheduled hours.
• Work occurs in gallery spaces, classrooms, outdoor settings, and occasionally off‑site/community events.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences. If you are enthusiastic about this role and the work of our Gallery, but your qualifications do not perfectly align with the job description, we encourage you to apply while highlighting your relevant experience, knowledge, and transferable skills in your cover letter.

Applicants who are Deaf, have an exceptionality or disability, or who need support expressing interest or applying for this opportunity are encouraged to contact David Spies, Administrative Coordinator at administration@theag.ca or call 807.577.6427 to allow for appropriate accommodation of your needs and to discuss alternate formats for submitting your application.

To apply, please email the following to administration@theag.ca with the subject line “Gallery Educator”:

• A cover letter
• A current resume
• The names of two references

Address your application to:

Kamila Westerback, Assistant Director

Thunder Bay Art Gallery

PO Box 10193

Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 6T7

The Thunder Bay Art Gallery is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.