STUDIO CERAMICS INSTRUCTOR CONTRACTS AVAILABLE
Studio Programs is currently seeking ceramics instructors available to teach child/teen classes on Saturday afternoons. Applications for other mediums and availability may be considered.
Reporting to the Learning & Programs Coordinator, Studio Program Art Instructors are contracted to provide an educational experience by conducting weekly art classes for children, teens, and/or adults. This includes designing, organizing age and subject appropriate programming, facilitating classes, and providing a high-quality, professional, and fun experience for all art class participants.
This is a term contract with most adult classes being held weekday evenings, and child/teen classes being held on weekend morning and afternoons for a contracted period of time.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan course content in consultation with the Learning & Programs Coordinator
- Prepare a course outline which includes a supply list
- Create an environment that is conducive to learning about the elements and principles of visual communication, while encouraging creative expression
- Manage classroom activities and keep a written record of students’ attendance
- Consult with Studio Technicians regarding supply requests, kiln firings and other related matters
- Orient students and volunteers to safety and fire procedures and the safe handling of all materials used in the course
- Supervise clean-up of the studio
- Represent the WAG-Qaumajuq’s Studio Programs Department to the public in a professional manner
- Supervise volunteer (if applicable)
- Book models for class from the current studio model list (if applicable)
- Select and install children’s artwork in the Through the Eyes of a Child gallery (if applicable)
- Ongoing performance expectations relating to equity and anti-racism, including ongoing education, confrontation of personal biases, application of the anti-racism policy and equitable decision-making.
REQUIREMENTS
- Fine Arts Degree or Diploma
- Previous instructional experience
- Expertise in one or more mediums; drawing, painting, mixed media, sculpture, digital photography (Lightroom and Photoshop), animation (ToonBoom or Stop Motion), digital drawing (Procreate) or pottery.
- Current Child Abuse Registry Check
ASSETS
- Working knowledge of an Indigenous language and/or French
- Current First Aid Certification
Closing date: August 1, 2024
Please email your resume, portfolio and cover letter with two references to
Learning & Programs Coordinator, Cara Mason at [email protected]
