Watercolour Painting Instructor

Employment Status **Auxiliary**

Pay Range **$39.29 to $41.78 per hour + 12% in lieu of all benefits**

Closing Date **12/15/24**

**New Westminster, British Columbia**:
**Number of Openings**: 1
**Hours per Week**: Other: 3 hours
**Employee Group**: CUPE, Local 387
**Location**: Parks and Recreation - All Facilities:
**Competition #**: 795
**Additional Details**:
The City of New Westminster Parks and Recreation Department is looking for a qualified and experienced watercolour instructor to lead and provide high-level instruction adult programs. This position requires a background in both art and instruction, with experience in watercolour painting techniques, materials and traditional practices. Applicants should be familiar with course curriculum that builds skills throughout a series of classes. Applicants with current artistic practices (producing and/or exhibiting) are encouraged to apply. Expertise in other adult art programs including drawing would be considered an asset.

Requirements include:

- Availability to teach on Mondays from 5:30-8:00 pm, January 13 - March 10. Additional hours and different program time options may be available for future sessions.
- Educational background in visual arts either through continued professional development or through completion of accredited programs.
- Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of contemporary art education and sound previous instructing experience within a recreational and/or cultural studio setting.
- Kind and approachable demeanor.
- Sound knowledge of non-formal teaching methods and group leadership techniques.
- Excellent classroom management and organizational skills.
- Ability to create and provide supply lists and develop curriculum.
- Excellent time management and responsiveness.
- Must be able to successfully pass and maintain a satisfactory Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check.
- To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest._
- New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land._
- We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on._
- We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted._
- This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada._

Employment Status **Auxiliary**

Pay Range **$39.29 to $41.78 per hour + 12% in lieu of all benefits**

Closing Date **12/15/24