Visual Arts Instructor II – Strathcona County
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Application Deadline : January 4, 2026 before 23 : 30
Type : Part Time
Category : Training & Education
Position Overview
This hourly position is based out of Gallery@501. The Visual Arts Instructor II will work within a team environment to develop and implement creative, age‑appropriate programs for the community. Responsibilities include supporting and delivering a range of visual arts programs, classes, camps and workshops.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver 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 incorporating a variety of art forms and media such as drawing, painting, printmaking, fibre art, art history and contemporary art theory.
- Consider skill development and progression, arts education approaches to maximize participant learning, appreciation and engagement.
- For children and youth, incorporate interests and support emotional, artistic, social development and fine motor skill progression.
- For school groups, understand curriculum connections and teacher objectives to support educational success.
- Prepare materials for each program and create and refine project samples in advance.
- Ensure program spaces are clean, safe, and compliant with County OHS guidelines.
- Provide excellent guest service and collaborate positively within a team environment.
- Manage forms, documents and communications with participants during class.
- Communicate any questions, issues or concerns to the Recreation Programmer.
- Assist with programming documentation, administration and site preparation.
- Provide safe supervision and ensure health and safety regulations are followed.
- Lead role in coordinating and delivering seasonal camp programs and activities.
Requirements
Positive, proven leadership and team‑building skills.Ability to maintain high standards of respect, safety, quality and cooperation.Time‑management skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.Outstanding problem‑solving and communication skills.Classroom management skills.Completed one to two years of post‑secondary education in visual arts, education or related field, 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.Participation in Strathcona County’s Leaders in Training program is considered an asset.Experience with artistic media including : painting, drawing, contemporary art, cultural arts, Indigenous arts, ceramics, glass, fibre arts, textiles, sewing and multidisciplinary skills.Conditions Of Employment
Submission of satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check.Current First Aid and CPR (Level C) certification.Ability to lift 20 lbs., supply totes and stand for extended periods.Salary & Benefits
Pay Range : $26.22 – $32.80 per hour.
Why Join Strathcona County
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness spending account and employee and family assistance program.Commitment to employee development through internal and external training and development opportunities.Well‑being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace.Who We Are
Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canada’s most livable community, supported by our people plan and the values of integrity, respect, safety, fairness and cooperation.
Contact
Please apply on our website : fa-erjf-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com / hcmUI / CandidateExperience / en / sites / CX_1 / job / 12325
Seniorities : Entry level. Employment type : Part‑time. Job function : Education and Training.
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