Job Description

Reporting to the Visual Arts Educator, the Visual Arts Camp Instructor works closely with the

Visual Arts Educator to ensure the successful delivery of the Centre's summer camp programs. Visual Arts Camps introduce campers to a variety of art mediums. Instructors are responsible for delivering safe, fun, and educational experiences for our campers, ages 5-12. This is a full-time seasonal position (37.5 hours/week) from .

Duties of the Visual Arts Camp Instructor will include, but are not limited to:

Supervising campers while in the care of Confederation Centre of the Arts

Delivering fun and engaging lessons in various mediums of Visual Arts including, but not limited to: painting, sculpture, collage, arts and crafts

Teaching activities to camp participants

Coordinate and collaborate with other instructors

On-going communications with parents, students, fellow instructors, and administrators

Assist with weekly show and tell (preparation and clean up)

Studio organization

other duties as required

The ideal candidate will have:

Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision and prioritize efficiently

Previous experience working with or supervising children

Experience in various Visual Arts mediums

Must be confident in instructing Visual Arts activities

Must have, or be willing to get a vulnerable sector check

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; English essential

Positive attitude, patient, empathetic

Detail oriented

Priority will be given to candidates who meet the following criteria:

Be between 18 and 30 when they start employment;

Entitled to work in Canada;

Enrolled in a post-secondary institution for the Fall;

Living on the Island (Island resident) and attending a PEI post-secondary institution for school this fall.

The following qualifications would be considered an asset:

Bilingualism (French/English), and/or other languages (e.g. Mandarin)

Experience in multiple mediums of Visual Arts (textiles, printmaking, pottery, illustration, etc)

Post-secondary training in a Visual Arts medium or Fine Arts degree

First Aid/CPR training

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 2 months

Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Wellness program
Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Work Location: In person