Pama Educator

**Job Description**:
**PAMA Educator**

**Corporate Services, Community Connections**

**Status: (5) Casual Part -Time positions**

**Hourly Range: $30.20 to $37.75 per hour**

**Work Mode: On-site**

**Location: 9 Wellington Street East, Brampton & various locations across Peel Region for outreach work at schools and community groups**

**Hours of Work: Up to 12 hours per week**

Peel Region has undergone a major transformation during the past few decades as a dynamic, urban community with a vibrant economic base. Our goal is to build a community for life that ensures our “future Peel” is a healthy, safe and connected community, based on the cornerstones of collaboration, innovation and environmental sustainability. Peel Art Gallery, Museum, and Archives (PAMA) is the Region’s dynamic culture hub, housed in an inter-connected 4 building campus in downtown Brampton, serving a diverse population of 1.44 million across Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon. PAMA is an integrated institution specializing in contemporary and regional arts, heritage and culture, with a mandate of creative exploration and a goal to help build cohesive community.

Reporting to the Supervisor of Community Engagement, and working closely with the Education team, Peel Art Gallery, Museum & Archives (PAMA), the Educator prepares and delivers a wide range of art and museum based programs and activities to children, youth, adults and seniors that participation in PAMA's school and public programs.

**What the role requires**:

- Completion of a post-secondary program in art education, museum studies, history, visual and/or media arts related discipline
- Combination of education and experience may be considered
- Experience working with children
- Experience in developing lesson and activity plans and a demonstrated interest in working with participants of all ages and backgrounds
- Demonstration of solid knowledge and a keen interest in contemporary visual art and community engagement
- Familiarity with a broad range of art techniques, practices, materials and Canadian History

**Skills/Abilities**:

- Presentation and Facilitation skills
- An ability to be flexible and adapt instructional practices to diverse audiences
- Strong organizational, planning, time management, and leadership skills
- Self-direction and able to work collaboratively in a creative and pro-active programming team environment
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
- Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
- Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion

**Hours of Work**: Up to 12 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm. Occasional additional availability on weekends may be required.

**Interview**: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology

About Us:
Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the **_Great Employer Award_** presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Additional Information:
Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.