Visual Art Instructor – City of New Westminster
Job Description
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Visual Art Instructor
The City of New Westminster’s Art Services department is looking for vibrant and experienced fine art instructors to join our department to develop and lead sessional programs in our purpose-built art studios at Anvil Centre.
Candidates require a background in both visual arts and instruction, with experience in either drawing, painting, printmaking, illustration, mixed media and/or sculpture. The ability and interest to instruct a variety of media is considered a strong asset along with some weekend availability. Program themes are conceptualized in collaboration with the Arts Program Coordinator however instructors are encouraged to think boldly and creatively about course curriculum development. Applicants with current artistic practices (practicing and/or exhibiting) are encouraged to apply.
Ideally, candidates will have experience teaching either children, youth and/or adult programming, and will be available and interested in leading Spring Break and Summer Camp programming (full-day or half-day).
Successful applicants will also have opportunities to connect with other service departments within the City. This could take the form of delivering community engagement projects, workshops, special event activities, installations or exhibition projects which connect, inform and connect the New Westminster community.
Requirements include:
- Educational background in visual arts either through continued professional development or through completion of accredited programs.
- Passionate about art education and sound previous instructing experience within a recreational and/or cultural studio setting.
- Positive and approachable demeanor.
- Responsible and punctual.
- Excellent classroom management and organizational skills.
- Must be able to pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS) check.
*Please note that instruction hours of work are dependent on program registration and building scheduling (i.e. community rentals). The successful candidate will have the ability to work some weekdays, evenings and/or weekends.
Apply online with your resume and cover letter in one document at www.newwestcity.ca/employment by March 6, 2024.
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.