Art Program Instructor

4 days ago

Markham, Canada City of Markham Full time

The City of Markham is proud to be recognized for the 3rd consecutive year as one of Canada’s Best Employers, and ranked in the top three for Government Services by Forbes and Statista Inc The City of Markham is a dynamic and change-oriented leader that stands out from other Canadian municipalities. The recipient of multiple environmental awards, we are recognized for our innovative sustainability and urban planning initiatives as much as for our fiscal accountability. More than 353,000 residents call Markham home and benefit from our rich heritage, culturally diverse environment, vibrant local economy and focus on quality of life.**This is a temporary part-time contract from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024**

**Join the team at the Varley**

Are you passionate about art, and love working with kids? We're hiring a dedicated Art Instructor to design and facilitate weekend and holiday children's programs. If you have experience in art instruction, and enjoy getting hands on in the studio, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to help children explore their creative potential in an inspiring, and inclusive environment.

**Key Duties and Responsibilities**
- Design and instruct original art lessons for children between the ages of 4 and 12
- Plan activities in alignment with program descriptions, and the Principles of Healthy Childhood Development (High Five ®).
- Modify lesson plans to accommodate participant needs
- Prepare and organize art studio equipment ,and materials, maintaining inventory of supplies
- Supervise City of Markham youth volunteers, and part time program assistants
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with the public and internal staff
- Prioritize the health and safety of participants, volunteers and gallery staff
- Report all incidents including injuries and/or customer service issues to the Public Program Coordinator by completing health and safety forms (as required).
- Adherence to City of Markham and Varley Art Gallery policies and procedures
- Ability to work flexible hours including holidays

**Qualifications**
- ** Must be available to work Saturdays and/or Sundays (mandatory); 10 week courses**:

- Pursuing post-secondary education in art, art history or related field (visual art, education, arts administration, preferred) or pursuing a Teaching Certificate in an arts related field.
- 1 to 2 years’ experience working with children in an instructional role
- Excellent verbal/written communication, leadership skills
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Standard First Aid and CPR-C Certificate as recognized by the WSIB **(mandatory)**:

- Clear Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS)** (mandatory)**:

- High Five - Principles of Healthy Child Development Certificate (PHCD) **(mandatory)**

Certifications that will expire during your work term must be re-certified prior to your start date. If you are registered for an applicable course, please list it on your resume along with the registration dates.

The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier free employment practices, and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve. Please let us know if you require an accommodation, and we will work with you to ensure a barrier free hiring process.

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