Job Description

Are you passionate about writing??
Do you also have a passion for teaching and sharing your skills with others?

The City Arts Centre has a reputation of providing quality art experiences that are accessible and affordable. Our instructors teach a variety of group programs at various Recreation Centres in the City including the City Arts Centre. Share your expert knowledge and passion for the arts with the citizens of Edmonton! As an instructor, you must be confident and competent in your field and enjoy teaching others. You will be required to plan, prepare and teach lessons to a variety of skill levels.

With a focus on the City of Edmonton\xe2\x80\x99s Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will be leading and contributing as follows:

• Develop and implement lesson plans that are skill level appropriate
• Instruct on all technical aspects of your artistic area
• Coach participants on proper technique
• Create an inspiring learning environment that is engaging, supportive and inclusive
• Display professional communication and interpersonal skills in a classroom setting
• Share knowledge while mentoring adults in a supportive social setting
• Implement safety and clean-up procedures established for the facility in keeping with OH&S standards
• Attend in-services as required

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12
• Minimum 18 years of age is required
• Completion of formal training in your field or equivalent experience considered an asset
• Proven skills in area of specialization
• Experience instructing Adults ( 18 + years)
• Previous teaching experience in a classroom setting or equivalent
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in a classroom setting with a variety of age groups and physical abilities
• Ability to work alone and independently
• Hire is dependent upon a Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City\xe2\x80\x99s Cultural Commitments, please visit
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City\xe2\x80\x99s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City\xe2\x80\x99s leadership competencies, please visit
• Applicants may be tested

The City of Edmonton is committed to inclusive, respectful and equitable workplaces that represent the communities we serve. We continuously improve our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage you to apply. To learn more, see the Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework here: .

The City of Edmonton strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact .

Up to 3 temporary part-time ongoing positions

Hours of Work: 2-20 hours per week. Evening and weekend work is required.

The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.

Salary: $22.500 - $33.00(Hourly)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: JP/SK

City of Edmonton