Adult Art Instructor at Cedar Ridge Creative Centre

Posting Date: Jan 15, 2025

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Company: City of Toronto

Important:  For this specific job, current active recreation workers must apply to this posting.  On-line Scheduling Forms will not be considered.

 

Arts Services delivers high-quality, inclusive arts programming, events and services, in collaboration with partners, artists and arts organizations that serve diverse communities outside of Toronto's core, including seasonal programs that meaningfully engage children and/or youth in creative expression, and arts-based skill building and learning.

 

Req ID:  53044
Job Category:  Culture
Job Type:  Temporary, Part-time
Hourly Rate:  $28.35 
Number of Positions:  5
Start Date:  TBD  
Work Location:  Cedar Ridge Creative Centre, 225 Confederation Drive
District:  Scarborough
Season:  Fall; Spring; Summer; Winter  
Duration:  To be determined
Shift Information:  To be determined
Division:  Economic Development & Culture
Section:  EDC Arts & Culture Services
Posting End Date:  02/04/2025 

                     

Responsibilities:

  • Plans, organizes, implements, instructs and evaluates program session in a specified medium or genre (including but not limited to Drawing & Painting, Mixed Media, Watercolour, Fibre Arts and Pottery).
  • Provides in-studio demonstrations on various aspects and techniques in the specified medium appropriate to the skill level of the class.
  • Provide professional level individual critiques and leads class discussions to advance independent study and progress in the genre or medium.
  • Demonstrates and teaches students regarding tool use, equipment and technical aspects related to the art program.
  • Educates students on Health & Safety procedures to be followed in studio arts specific to the medium.
  • Advertise and promote the program in conjunction with manager.
  • Instructs all classes on the dates and times as agreed, being responsible for the safety and supervision of program participants.
  • Keeps track of attendance of classes and report weekly to administration.
  • Reports any changes to your regular class schedule (field trips, cancelled classes) to administration promptly, and communicates this information to all students.
  • Communicates Studio Policies and other pertinent information/administration to students.
  • Compiles and submits program information and/or reports as required. Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
  • Prepares reports.
  • Identifies and reports repairs to studio equipment as required.
  • Compiles and provides a suitable list of art materials or supplies for students and advice sources.
  • Attends and participates in meetings, workshops and training sessions.
  • Interacts with staff and participants to provide program information.

 

Qualifications:

  • Must be minimum 18 years of age.
  • Considerable teaching experience in a related field or art discipline at the adult level.
  • Extensive technical knowledge and experience related to the specified medium including studio experience.
  • Degree or Diploma in the specified medium OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety practices in relation to working in the studio arts and specified medium.
  • Portfolio required.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Current First Aid/CPR certification is required as a condition of employment.
  • A Police Reference Check will be required as a condition of employment for this position.
  • 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.
  • Weekend and evening work as required including occasional work at special events and exhibits.

 

For additional information, please contact Lila Karim at lila.karim@toronto.ca

 

 

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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 recjobs@toronto.ca, quoting the Requisition ID and the job title.  The City is committed to providing Code-protected accommodation throughout its 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.