Specialty Arts Camp Leader (Drawing & Painting) at Cedar Ridge CC
Posting Date: Apr 2, 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: | 55425 |
| Job Category: | Camps |
| Job Type: | Temporary, Part-time |
| Hourly Rate: | $18.44 |
| Number of Positions: | 1 |
| Start Date: | TBD |
| Work Location: | Cedar Ridge Creative Centre |
| District: | Scarborough |
| Season: | Summer |
| Duration: | TBD |
| Shift Information: | Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week |
| Division: | Economic Development & Culture |
| Section: | EDC Arts & Culture Services |
| Posting End Date: | 04/16/2025 |
Responsibilities:
- Plans, implements, delivers and instructs camp activities specializing in the arts.
- Provides arts instruction in a variety of arts mediums which may include (Drawing & Painting).
- Leads recreational programming during specialty arts camp.
- Delivers arts instruction to camp participants who are at various levels of arts skills and ages.
- Prepares lesson plans showing daily classroom activities and possible session art themes.
- Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
- Monitors classroom supplies effectively to ensure availability for camp purposes.
- Prepares a list of specialty supplies and items participants will be required to bring to camp.
- Organizes, leads and participates in camp games and events.
- Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies and comply with Divisional/City policies and procedures.
- Works as part of a team to organize, lead and participate in Special Events Day and in the creation and presentation of “Arts Revue” (Parents’ night) display.
- Attends to and reports participant or staff injuries, report unsafe conditions to Specialty Art Camp Coordinator.
- Adheres to all policy and safety guidelines as outlined in Policy and Procedure manuals.
- Establishes, writes, displays and enforces classroom and facility rules.
- Directs camp program participants at all times.
- Assists in general camp duties.
- Maintains studio cleanliness and organization.
- Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.
Qualifications:
- Education, strong interest, proven knowledge and skill in a specialized program area (Drawing & Painting).
- Prior experience working with children.
- Post-secondary education in chosen artistic medium an asset.
- Must be responsible, enthusiastic, flexible and self-motivated.
- Must have good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
- Must possess a valid Emergency First Aid/CPR Certificate prior to the start date of camp.
- Candidates may be required to present portfolio of work upon request.
- 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.
Note: Must attend and successfully complete related mandatory and in-service training sessions.
Contact for additional information: Tina Harper at tina.harper@toronto.ca
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Vulnerable Sector Check: 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.