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Job Description:
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Oakville Galleries is a not-for-profit contemporary art museum engaging communities throughout Oakville, and wider audiences regionally, nationally and internationally. Oakville Galleries is driven by a belief in the singular power of art and artists to deepen our understanding of ourselves and our communities and move us toward a better world. We are currently looking for a Summer Art Instructor to add to our dynamic education team.
Nature and Scope of Position
Reporting to the Education Officer, the Summer Art Instructors prepare and deliver a wide range of visual art-based activities to children and youth ages 6 to 14 in Oakville Galleries' summer art camps. The Instructor will work from Monday to Friday (except holidays) from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily.
General Responsibilities and Functions
• Contribute to summer camp preparation, including finalizing program lesson plans, coordinating supplies and equipment, and piloting program activities;
• Lead children ages 6 to 14 in hands-on art-making activities indoors and outdoors throughout the summer;
• Communicate with staff, parents and children to ensure the safety, security and efficiency of the camp;
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for camp participants;
• Assist with daily closing procedures and post-camp childcare;
• Evaluate and revise program activities on an ongoing basis and upon program conclusion.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate:
• is enrolled in a post-secondary program in Art History, Art Education, Visual and/or Media Arts, Museum Studies or a related discipline;
• has experience teaching and supervising groups of children (ages 6-14) in a camp and/or educational setting;
• demonstrates a solid knowledge of and a keen interest in contemporary visual art;
• is familiar with a broad range of artistic techniques, practices and materials;
• has experience in developing lesson and activity plans and a demonstrated interest in working with children;
• has strong organizational, planning and leadership skills;
• has an ability to work both independently and to be pro-active in a team environment;
• is responsible, hard-working, enthusiastic, and dynamic;
• has demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Additional training/experience in recreation, early childhood education, film/video production, music and/or theatre will be looked upon highly. A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle will be considered an asset.
Application deadline: Tuesday 23 April 2019, 12:00 pm
Please submit cover letter and resume to educationjobs@oakvillegalleries.com.
Oakville Galleries is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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