Arts Instructor - Visual Art

We offer a wide range of recreation and cultural

programs and services to residents of all ages and abilities. We are looking for positive, enthusiastic and friendly individuals to deliver memorable experiences to our customers.

WHY WORK FOR US?

You will be an integral part of our dedicated staff team who continually strive to make a difference in the recreation and cultural lives of North Vancouver residents. NVRC values employees, offering a competitive salary and a great working environment. We are currently looking for Visual Arts Instructors to lead programs for adults and children in a variety of art mediums.

If you have experience teaching and practicing any of the following: weaving, textiles, drawing, watercolour or acrylic painting, photography or mixed media or you would like to propose another art medium for children, youth or adults, please connect with us through this application process. Please note that we are hiring arts instructors and not arts businesses. We are looking to expand our team and Visual Arts program offerings across the organization.

Please apply if you have an art medium you wish to share.
ABOUT YOU

You are a team player committed to community. You will plan and instruct art classes for adults and children. You will be working in a creative environment utilizing your leadership and people skills, developmentally plan appropriate activities while maintaining a safe environment to engage students to expand their interest in art. You are an excellent communicator with a positive, energetic and enthusiastic attitude.
SKILLS REQUIRED

In-depth knowledge of techniques and processes in your art medium

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong organizational and supervisory skills

Proven ability to create and implement lesson plans

Ability to build a rapport with students, parents of students, and staff

Ability to be flexible in a dynamic environment

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Candidates must have a degree or diploma in Visual Arts or 2 years of Visual Arts education and related experience. Some previous teaching experience will be considered an asset.

All instructors working with children must have a current Standard First Aid certificate and HIGH FIVE:
Principles of Healthy Child Development training (available online through BCRPA).All candidates are required to submit a Police Information Check as a condition of employment. The pay for this casual position ranges between $24.96-$27.04 per hour, based on education and experience, plus 4% vacation pay. Hours may vary and instructors should be prepared to work days, evenings and/or weekends at any North Vancouver Recreation & Culture location.

Shifts include additional preparation and clean up time. Please apply online: 01/16/2025 We thank all applicants, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.