Adult Art Instructor at Clark Centre for the Arts (Toronto, ON, CA)
City : Toronto
Category : Culture
Industry : Government
Employer : City of Toronto
Important: For this specific job, current active recreation workers must apply to this posting. On-line Scheduling Forms will not be considered.
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.
| Req ID: | 63810 |
| Job Category: | Culture |
| Job Type: | Temporary, Part-time |
| Hourly Rate: | $31.16 |
| Number of Positions: | Talent pool for future vacancies |
| Start Date: | TBD |
| Work Location: | Clark Centre for the Arts, 191 Guildwood Pkwy, Scarborough, ON M1E 1P5 |
| District: | Scarborough |
| Season: | Fall; Spring; Summer; Winter |
| Duration: | TBD |
| Shift Information: | TBD Seasonal |
| Division: | Economic Development & Culture |
| Section: | EDC Arts & Culture Services |
| Posting End Date: | 04/29/2026 |
Responsibilities:
- Plans, organizes, implements, instructs and evaluates program session for advanced level arts programs for adults in a specified medium in Drawing & Painting, Watercolour, Photography and Printmaking.
- 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.
Qualifications:
- 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 Standard 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.
Note: Must attend and successfully complete related mandatory and in-service training sessions.
Contact for additional information: Lila Karim at lila.karim@toronto.ca
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Accommodation: If you are an individual who requires accommodation, due to disability under the Ontario Human Rights Code, to apply for this position, please email us at recjobs@toronto.ca, quoting the Requisition ID and the job title. The City is committed to providing Code-protected accommodation throughout its hiring process. Please visit Hiring Policies and Statements (toronto.ca) for further details.
Vulnerable Sector Check: Vulnerable Sector Check: One of the requirements for working with children and vulnerable adults is applicants providing the results of a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC). Once a candidate completes online onboarding documentation, candidates that reside in the City of Toronto (postal code starts with "M") will be sent an email with a voucher code to complete an online VSC application with Toronto Police at no cost. Applicants who reside outside of the City of Toronto will need to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check from their local Police Service at their own cost. For further information on the vulnerable sector screening, please contact your local Police Service.