Children & Youth Course Instructor

Children & Youth Course Instructor
Temporary Part‑Time

(Up to 24 hours per week;
Summer Camp shifts are Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm with a 4:00 pm end time on most Fridays)

ART + AUDIENCE + LEARNING

Located in Toronto.

AGO Values

Respect:
We foster belonging and appreciate each other.

Openness:
We interact with an open mind and thoughtful engagement.

Collaboration:

We believe in the power of together.

Accountability:
We own our actions and outcomes.

We are currently seeking a Temporary Part‑time  Children & Youth Course Instructor  to join our Education & Programming team. This role will provide support for our seasonal AGO Art Camp programming.

Under the direction of the Manager, Camp, Courses and Studio Programming, the incumbent will conduct art courses; demonstrate and discuss the techniques and materials particular to the course medium (painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, graphic arts, mixed media and/or other studio techniques, art theory) and target audiences year round.

The rate of pay for this position is $37.69 - $47.08 per hour.

What is this position responsible for?

Instructs students on the theoretical, technical and creative practices of various visual arts media through discourse, demonstrations and reference to the AGO’s permanent collection, exhibitions and instructor's own studio and/or academic work.

Develops and submits for approval a comprehensive course outline for courses, workshops or summer camps.

Determines materials, equipment, model, audio‑visual, technical and other support needs for each course and submits requests to Manager and Chief Technician for approval.

What are we looking for?

Comprehensive knowledge and demonstrated experience working in the appropriate medium for the course(s) (drawing, sculpture, painting, printmaking, graphic art, mixed media, art history/theory) as well as the relevant conceptual background, techniques, materials and practices for instructing in those media/subjects.

Comprehensive knowledge and directly related experience with teaching methodologies, techniques and practices, relevant to children and youth as required by the course. Demonstrated experience teaching at the age level of programming for students.

Public exhibition and/or publication of their work in the previous two years as well as post‑secondary studies in education and studio art; knowledge of art history.

Well‑developed interpersonal, public relations, and verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work well as part of an instructional team.

Working knowledge of the AGO collection.

Demonstrated computer competency (Word, Excel, email, etc.).

What are the benefits of working at the AGO?

Discounts to Good Life Fitness.

Free tickets to every major exhibit at AGO.

Discounts to major attractions as a part of the Provincial/City Reciprocal Programs.

Free admission to the AGO for friends and family, discounts at the gift shop, bistro, and Learning Centre.

The Art Gallery of Ontario is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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