Adult Art Instructor at Cedar Ridge

City of Toronto•Toronto, ON

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Must be minimum 18 years of age.
Considerable teaching experience in a related field or art discipline at the adult level.
Extensive technical knowledge and experience related to the specified medium including studio experience.
Degree or Diploma in the specified medium OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of Health & Safety practices in relation to working in the studio arts and specified medium.
Portfolio required.
Daytime, weekend and evening work as required seasonally, including occasional work at specific events and exhibits.
Occasional weekend and evening work as required including occasional work at special events and exhibits.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
French-language skills are considered an asset.
Must produce original current Intermediate First Aid certification as recognized by the WSIB.
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.
Must attend and successfully complete related mandatory and in-service training sessions.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, implements, instructs and evaluates program session for advanced level arts programs for adults in a specified medium - Pottery.
Provides in-studio demonstrations on various aspects and techniques in the specified medium appropriate to the skill level of the class.
Provide professional level individual critiques and leads class discussions to advance independent study and progress in the genre or medium.
Demonstrates and teaches students regarding tool use, equipment and technical aspects related to the art program.
Educates students on Health & Safety procedures to be followed in studio arts specific to the medium.
Advertise and promote the program in conjunction with manager.
Instructs all classes on the dates and times as agreed, being responsible for the safety and supervision of program participants.
Keeps track of attendance of classes and report weekly to administration.
Reports any changes to your regular class schedule (field trips, cancelled classes) to administration promptly, and communicates this information to all students.
Communicates Clark Centre for the Arts Policies and other pertinent information/administration to students.
Compiles and submits program information and/or reports as required. Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
Prepares reports.
Identifies and reports repairs to studio equipment as required.
Compiles and provides a suitable list of art materials or supplies for students and advice sources.
Attends and participates in meetings, workshops and training sessions.
Interacts with staff and participants to provide program information.