Child Youth Art Instructor at Cedar Ridge Creative Centre

• Delivers a program session for art instruction to children/youth in a specified medium or genre (including but not limited to Drawing & Painting, Mixed Media, Fibre Arts and Pottery).
• Provides in-studio demonstrations on various aspects and techniques in the specified medium or genre appropriate to the age and skill level of the class.
• Demonstrates techniques in the arts program appropriate to the skill level.
• Demonstrates and teaches students regarding tool use, equipment and technical aspects related to the art program.
• Instructs curriculum linked education programs for school groups.
• Educates students on Health & Safety procedures to be followed in studio arts specific to the medium or genre.
• Assists in marketing and promotion of the program.
• 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.
• Performs administrative tasks to support the program, prepares reports.
• Reports any changes to the regular class schedule (cancelled classes) to administration promptly, and communicates this information to all students.
• Notifies students and administration of schedule changes.
• Communicates Studio Policies and other pertinent information/administration to students.
• Interacts with staff, participants and parents to provide program information.
• Compiles and submits program information and/or reports as required.
• Ensures all studio equipment is maintained in good repair.
• Identifies and reports repairs to studio equipment as required.
• Compiles and submits a suitable list of supplies required for the course, including any supplies students are required to bring from home.
• Ensures supply and equipment list is provided prior to start of session.

Qualifications:

• Education, strong interest and proven knowledge in the medium or genre sought to teach.
• Post-secondary education in chosen artistic medium or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Candidate must present a portfolio of artwork for review at the time of interview.
• Prior experience working with and teaching children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Occasional weekend and evening work as required including occasional work at special events and exhibits.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety practices in relation to working in the studio arts.
• 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.

Note:  Must attend and successfully complete related mandatory and in-service training sessions.

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