Description
Do you consider yourself an expert in Studio Arts & Fine Craft?
Do you have a passion for teaching and sharing your skills with others?
The City Arts Center has a reputation for providing quality art experiences that are accessible and affordable. Our Studio Arts & Fine Craft instructors instruct a variety of group programs at City Arts Center and City of Edmonton Community Recreation Centers in the City. Share your expert knowledge and passion for studio arts & fine craft 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 for weekly classes, 1 day workshops, and week long programs.
Opportunities are available for up to 1 to 3 classes a week instructing children, youth, families, and adults in studio art & fine craft disciplines such as:
- Fibre Art & Textiles including basketry, beading, crochet, embroidery, fabric dyeing, felting, knitting, leatherworking, macramé, sewing, and weaving
- Paper Arts & Printmaking including book arts, card making, collage, papermaking, printmaking (monotype and relief), surface design, and zine-making
- Stained Glass - leaded glass/tiffany method
Classes could take place at the following locations throughout the city: City Arts Center, ArtsHub Ortona, The Orange Hub, and various City of Edmonton Community Recreation Centers such as Booster Juice Recreation Centre, Central Lions Recreation Centre, Clareview Community Recreation Centre, Coronation Park Sports & Recreation Centre, and Dr. Anne Anderson Community Centre.
What you will do:
- Develop and implement lesson plans that are age and skill level appropriate
- Assess skill levels of students and adapt lesson plans accordingly
- Ability to problem solve and assess the needs of participants
- Good communication and ability to work independently
- Instruct on all technical aspects of the specific studio art & fine craft medium and style
- Coach participants on proper studio art & fine craft techniques
- Implement safety and clean-up procedures established for the facility in keeping with OH&S standards
- Attend training sessions as required
- Create an inspiring learning environment that is engaging, supportive and inclusive
- Creative exploration of projects and activities to improve studio art & fine craft skills
- Share knowledge and passion for studio art & fine craft while mentoring children, youth, families, and adults in a supportive setting
- Good classroom management and ability to work with children, youth, families, and adults
- Perform other duties as required
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