Job Description

Contract Type:

Full Time (32hrs), Temporary

Contract Duration:

38 weeks

Application:

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Art City is seeking an energetic and caring individual to join our program team. The Art Educator position is an exciting opportunity to lead community-based artistic programming in St. James Town. Educators will develop art education curriculum and teaching aids, plan, prepare and facilitate lessons, mentor students and supervise classes. Art Educators will work closely with the Executive Director to support additional organizational priorities.

Art City in St. James Town (Art City) is a much-loved neighbourhood-based arts organization that has served the St. James Town community for 25 years. We provide free arts education programs and believe that art has the power to empower children and youth. We use art to foster a sense of self-worth and confidence, encourage positive self-expression and exploration, and nurture community. We are passionate about using art as a tool to build resilience.

Educators will work with a close-knit team to create program content, teach art projects, provide one-on-one and group support, maintain a safe and warm learning environment, and contribute to broader strategic priorities including social media content development. Reporting to the Executive Director, the successful candidate will have the skills necessary to deliver arts programming to children and youth. They will enjoy community-based, hands-on programming in a diverse community.

Requirements:

Passion for arts/arts programming At least 3 years experience working with children/youth (ages 5-15) Responsible independent and team-player Flexibility to work both in-person and virtually, full-time (~32/week) Familiarity with social media platforms, video editing and youtube an asset Familiarity with Canva an asset Vulnerable Sector Check or willingness to acquire First-Aid Certification (CPR-C) or willingness to acquire

Responsibilities:

Independently plan curriculum and develop related teaching aids and materials Mentor a class of 30+ children/youth (5-16 years) through Social-Emotional-Artistic Learning and foster Art City's values Plan, prepare and facilitate relevant community programming and events Manage inventory of classroom and teaching supplies Maintain studio and classroom space to manage risk effectively and ensure safety of all users Collaborate with and delegate volunteers Support social media management and content development Assist ED with special projects related to strategic priorities

Art City is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from persons of diverse backgrounds. In accordance with our values we seek to advance equity and inclusion in our hiring practices. As part of our commitment to anti-oppression and anti-discrimination this position prioritizes individuals who reside locally to St. James Town and applicants who identify as Black, Indigenous, Person of Colour, Queer, Trans, Non-Binary, a Woman, a Person with a disability, or a combination of these identities. We encourage you to self-identify in your application if you desire.

Please note: this position is funded through Ontario Trillium Foundation and rate of pay and contract term are determined by binding contract with OTF and dependent upon continuation of grant funds.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 38 weeks

Pay: $17.20-$27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 per week

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-09-04
Expected start date: 2025-09-15