Job Description

Description Requisition Id: 2023-90
Number of Positions: 1
Job Status: Temporary Part-Time
Hours & Days of Work: up to 24 hours per week; must be available to work weekdays, evenings and weekends
Minimum Rate: $33.67
Maximum Rate: $42.07
Target Start Date: 08/21/2023
Target End Date: 07/05/2024

Principle Art Educator, School Programs

Temporary Part-Time (Up to 24 hours per week)

ART + AUDIENCE + LEARNING

Located in Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario (the AGO) is one of the largest art museums in North America, with a collection of close to 100,000 works. Through the collection as well as collaborations with leading museums around the world, the AGO presents wide-ranging exhibitions and programs to approximately 1 million visitors annually.

We are currently seeking a Temporary Part-Time, Principle Art Educator, School Programs to join our Education & Programming team. Under the direction of the Manager, School Programs and Early Learning, the incumbent will be working in conjunction with other Art Educators, staff, and interns, the Principal Art Educator supports the design and facilitation of virtual school programs that are engaging, innovative, child-centered, accessible and equitable, as well as responsive to visitor needs and program objectives. Makes relevant connections between local and global perspectives centered on the Ontario curriculum through a range of activities that are participatory and experimental. Supports the mentorship Program of Art Educators while delivering a range of virtual school programs for elementary and secondary school students that are educational, engaging, innovative with an emphasis on process, encouraging the development of critical thinking skills, and personal creativity.

Interested so far? Learn more about why AGO would be a great fit below.

The Gallery continually strives to create a safe and inclusive workplace. We offer diversity and inclusion training to our staff and volunteers so they can continually learn and contribute to fostering a supportive environment where people feel comfortable to come to work as they are.

The mental health of our employees is also very important to us. We offer our employees programs that support wellness and enhance the job experience. If our employees need assistance, employee assistance program (EAP) services are available to them. The Gallery also takes part in the city and province's reciprocal benefits program, allowing our employees access to city and province discounts.

What are the benefits and highlights of working at the AGO?

• Competitive salary
• Discounts from the Provincial/City Reciprocal Agreements (Free admission to museums, the CN Tower & Discounts off amusement parks, city attractions, hotels, wine tours, Second City, the Ontario Science Centre, and much more!)
• Discounts to GoodLife Fitness
• Free tickets to every major exhibit at AGO

If this sounds like an opportunity you are looking for, apply now!

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications, skills, and experience:

• Demonstrated teaching experience (minimum 2 years) in a formal and/or informal learning environment with children and youth.
• Post-secondary studies in Education, Art Education, Fine Art or Art History combined with some studio experience and/or equivalent life and work experience.
• Deep knowledge of the Ontario curriculum and experience with application
• Sound knowledge of learning theories and teaching methodologies as well as various media, techniques and practices relevant to in-gallery and studio-based practices.
• Demonstrated studio practice with relevant critically recognized exhibitions or presentations in the last five years.
• Demonstrated art history knowledge of particular areas, with desire to learn more
• Demonstrated teamwork skills and a desire to work as part of an instructional team comprised of staff, volunteers and interns.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and excellent customer service.
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and self-reflective.
• Ability to speak French and/or a language other than English is an asset.
• Demonstrated computer competency skills (word, excel, email, etc.)

We invite individuals who reflect the diversity of our visitors to apply by submitting a tailored cover letter and CV. If you would prefer to submit your application in person, please leave it with our Shipping Dock addressed to the People Division which is located next to our Jackman Hall entrance on McCaul street. The hours are you able to drop off your application are 8:30AM until 4:00PM Monday-Friday.

We thank all applicants but must advise that only those selected for interviews will be contacted. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act & the AGO's Recruitment & Selection Policy for Staff, a request for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process.

The Art Gallery of Ontario is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Art Gallery of Ontario