Visual Arts Instructor II

Competition number: 311-2022-EXT-RPC 
Closing date: 07/17/2022 
Job Type: Hourly On-Site 
Department: Recreation, Parks and Culture 
Pay range: $24.23 to $30.30 per hour 
Hours: 3 - 20 hours per week based on program enrollment, bookings, and community needs 
 
This posting is for ten non-permanent hourly positions based out of Gallery@501 and Smeltzer House.  
The Visual Arts Instructor II’s work within a team environment to develop and implement creative, age-appropriate programs for Strathcona County in the areas of pottery, fused glass, painting, drawing, fibre arts, sewing, paper crafts, contemporary art interpretation, and games. 
 
These positions report to the Visual Arts Programmers at Smeltzer House Visual Arts Centre and Gallery@501. The programs you may support in this position include: 

• Community programs scheduled from Monday – Sunday from 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm (child/ youth/ adult) 
• School programs in ceramics and at Gallery@501 occurring Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 4pm 
• Adult Gallery@501 programs occurring Wednesday 9:00 am –12:00 pm and 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm 
• Group programming occurring on weekend mornings and afternoons from 9:00 am – 4:00pm and weekday evenings from 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm (example, Brownies, Girl guides, birthday parties) 
• Summer and other seasonal camps occur Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm 

 
Responsibilities 

• Develop and deliver a range of visual arts programs, classes, camps and workshops to a wide variety of audiences within an inclusive, positive, safe, and creative learning environment 
• Plan, develop and deliver activities that incorporate a variety of artforms and mediums, including but not limited to, drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, fibre art, glass fusing, art history and contemporary art theory 
• Consider skill development and progression, arts education approaches to maximise participant learning, appreciation, and engagement  
• For children and youth, incorporate the interests of the children and supporting children’s emotional, artistic, and social development, creativity, and fundamental movement and fine motor skill progression.   
• For school groups, understand curriculum connections and teacher objectives and desired outcomes to support educational success.   
• Prepare materials for each program.  
• Create and refine project samples for each program in advance for use as teaching tools during class instruction  
• Ensure program spaces are clean and safe and that materials and equipment are used in accordance with County OHS guidelines. 
• Provide excellent guest service for program participants and community 
• Collaborate and positively interact within a team environment  
• Manage forms, documents and communications with class participants at the time of the class 
• Communicate any questions, issues or concerns to the Recreation Programmer 
• Assist with program documentation and administration and site preparation 
• Provide safe supervision to participants engaged in visual art programs and ensure health and safety regulations are followed   
• Lead role in coordinating and delivering seasonal camp programs and activities 

 
Skills and Abilities 

• Positive, proven leadership and team-building skills   
• Ability to maintain high standards of respect, safety, quality, and cooperation   
• Time-management skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision  
• Outstanding problem solving and communication skills 
• Classroom management skills 

 
Qualifications 

• Completed one to two years of post-secondary education in visual arts, education and/or other related degree or equivalent experience 
• Two years of work experience instructing art programs to a variety of ages in group settings is highly desired  
• Demonstrated experience working with children   
• Strathcona County’s Leaders in Training program is considered an asset   
• Demonstrated experience or skills with some or all of the following art media:  
• Art fundamentals; painting media, drawing media, art and design 
• Contemporary art knowledge and interpretation skills in a gallery or museum environment 
• Cultural Arts and heritage crafts 
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture, art, and history 
• Experience interpreting curriculum-connected arts programming 
• Ceramic arts; pottery techniques, hand-building, wheel-throwing, surface decoration 
• Glass fusing, slumped forms, familiarity with glass studio tools and operation  
• Fibre arts, textiles and sewing 
• Multidisciplinary art skills are considered an asset 

 
Conditions of Employment 

• Submission of Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check  
• Current First Aid and CPR (Level C) certification 
• Ability to lift 20lbs. and supply totes as part of the job duties and stand for extended periods of time 

 
To apply for this position, please apply via our Careers website at: Career: Visual Arts Instructor II | Strathcona County
Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered. 
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months. 
Competition #311-2022-EXT-RPC closes July 17, 2022 
Thank you for your interest in Strathcona County. We only contact candidates selected for interviews. 
Candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter along with their resumes.