Performing and Visual Arts Instructor

**Company Biography1**:
As one of the fastest growing cities in Alberta, the City of Airdrie is a recognized leader in building a vibrant and sustainable community through innovation.

At the City of Airdrie, incredible opportunities happen every day in a flexible work environment that is tailored to each department. Our inclusive culture and values create a workplace where we welcome aspiring, driven and creative individuals to help us accomplish our business and community goals. We are supportive of one another, and we have fun while we serve our community. We are passionate about improving the lives of our residents through care and respect; that is the foundation of our organization. At the City of Airdrie, we learn, grow and accomplish great things together. We’re proud to foster a workplace culture built on dedication, teamwork, and genuine care. Our commitment to creating a positive environment is reflected in our employee feedback from the 2025 Employee Engagement Survey, with 92.8% of employees saying they enjoy their work, and 92.6% feeling equipped with the resources they need to stay safe on the job.

If you have a passion for building a better community and are ready to join the excitement, we’d love to hear from you

**The Opportunity**:
The Visual Art Instructors Inspire students aged 3 to adults through engaging art programs in one or more of the following medias: cartooning, manga, drawing, watercolour, painting and mixed media, oil painting, charcoal, mosaic and fibre arts, and more. This posting is specific to instructing Fibre Arts classes. The instructors plan and deliver lessons that nurture creativity and artistic skills.

Responsibilities include:

- Develop, plan and teach engaging program/s with a focus on student progression in artistic discipline
- Coach, provide expertise and constructive feedback to students throughout the program
- Ensure a safe, inclusive and enjoyable environment for the students
- Uphold rules and guidelines within the facility
- Provide customer service and communication to parents, children and the public
- Teach fundamental art skills and principles, staying current in best practices and techniques
- Maintain program equipment, supplies, and cleanliness of program space

**You Bring**:

- Degree in fine arts education and/or a teaching certification in visual arts
- Current Standard First Aid - Level C CPR and AED Vulnerable Sector
- 3+ years of instructional experience in visual arts
- Experience in supervising children between the ages of 3-12 (for children’s programs only)
- Experience in Visual Arts is essential
- Experience working with a team and the ability to foster a strong team environment within the camp
- Motivated and enthusiastic disposition
- Flexible and adaptable to changing situations
- Demonstrated positive attitude
- Proven capacity to assess situations, draw appropriate conclusions and make sound decisions
- Superior customer service skills with the ability to work well with children
- Demonstrated problem solving skills with the ability to effectively manage and resolve day-to-day issues as they arise
- Mature and reliable with outstanding dependability
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- High level of initiative and creativity
- Outstanding dependability, initiative, creativity and decision-making skills
- Ability to lift 50lb

**We Offer**:
Competitive compensation and the following benefits:

- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Annual Genesis Place pass

We believe connection and culture are the keys to our customer service. We do this through continuous learning, regular team building, and organizational social events so all employees have the knowledge to provide excellence in service to our community.

**Additional Information**:
This competition is for casual part-time Performing and Visual Arts Instructors (hours are not guaranteed). Remuneration for preparation or administration time will be determined together with the facilitator for each class.

Availability: Monday to Friday from 4pm to 9pm and Saturday mornings depending on the class

**Next Steps**:
Interviewing and hiring may commence prior to the posted closing date.

**Company Biography2**:
Thank you for your interest in the City of Airdrie.