Performing and Visual Arts Instructor
City of Airdrie
Application deadline: June 27, 2025
Pay: $33.50 – $41.87/hour
As one of the fastest growing cities in Alberta, the City of Airdrie is a recognized leader in building a vibrant and sustainable community through innovation.
At the City of Airdrie, incredible opportunities happen every day in a flexible work environment that is tailored to each department. Our inclusive culture and values create a workplace where we welcome aspiring, driven and creative individuals to help us accomplish our business and community goals. We are supportive of one another, and we have fun while we serve our community. We are passionate about improving the lives of our residents through care and respect; that is the foundation of our organization. At the City of Airdrie, we learn, grow and accomplish great things together.
If you have a passion for building a better community and are ready to join the excitement, we’d love to hear from you!
The Opportunity
The visual art instructors inspire students aged 3 to adults through engaging art programs in one or more of the following medias: cartooning, manga, drawing, watercolour, painting and mixed media, oil painting, charcoal, mosaic and fibre arts, and more. The instructors plan and deliver lessons that nurture creativity and artistic skills.
Responsibilities include:
- Develop, plan and teach engaging program/s with a focus on student progression in artistic discipline
- Coach, provide expertise and constructive feedback to students throughout the program
- Ensure a safe, inclusive and enjoyable environment for the students
- Uphold rules and guidelines within the facility
- Provide customer service and communication to parents, children and the public
- Teach fundamental art skills and principles, staying current in best practices and techniques
- Maintain program equipment, supplies, and cleanliness of program space
You Bring:
- Degree in fine arts education and/or a teaching certification in visual arts
- Current Standard First Aid – Level C CPR and AED Vulnerable Sector
- 3+ years of instructional experience in visual arts
- Experience in supervising children between the ages of 3-12 (for children’s programs only)
- Experience in visual arts is essential
- Experience working with a team and the ability to foster a strong team environment within the camp
- Motivated and enthusiastic disposition
- Flexible and adaptable to changing situations
- Demonstrated positive attitude
- Proven capacity to assess situations, draw appropriate conclusions and make sound decisions
- Superior customer service skills with the ability to work well with children
- Demonstrated problem solving skills with the ability to effectively manage and resolve day-to-day issues as they arise
- Mature and reliable with outstanding dependability
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- High level of initiative and creativity
- Outstanding dependability, initiative, creativity and decision-making skills
- Ability to lift 50lb
We Offer:
Competitive compensation and the following benefits
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Annual Genesis Place pass
We believe connection and culture are the keys to our customer service. We do this through continuous learning, regular team building, and organizational social events so all employees have the knowledge to provide excellence in service to our community.
Additional Information
This competition is for casual part-time Performing and Visual Arts Instructors (hours are not guaranteed). Remuneration for preparation or administration time will be determined together with the facilitator for each class.
Availability: Monday to Friday from 4pm to 9pm and Saturday mornings depending on the class.
Next Steps
Candidates are invited to apply online at Airdrie.ca.
We only accept resumes and additional application documents through our online recruitment system. In person applications, email or other online forms will not be considered.
Postings close at 9 p.m. on the closing date listed in the posting. We recommend applying as soon as possible as we are not able to accept late applications.
Please review the job competition carefully and be sure to attach any specifically requested documentation in the My Documents section of your application. Interviewing and hiring may commence prior to the posted closing date.
For questions email Human.Resources@airdrie.ca.
