Visual Arts Instructor Level 1 and 2 — Ceramics Programs
City of Calgary
Deadline to apply: May 26, 2025
As an experienced visual arts instructor, you will teach ceramics courses for preschoolers, children, youth, and adults. Under supervision, you will be responsible for the leading, planning and instruction in visual arts programs requiring the development of skill base and knowledge in the activity/discipline.
Primary duties include:
- Teach specific skills to participants through progressive development and sharing of knowledge.
- Develop course outlines, lesson plans, and resources based on named learning goals and outcomes.
- Provide encouragement and coaching of other instructors (when assigned) and provide recommendations on enhancing performance and program delivery.
- Ensure safety of participants.
- Prepare and maintain equipment, supplies, and program space.
- Maintain program records and assist with program evaluation.
- Maintain a high degree of customer service.
- Level 2 Instructor’s will also provide encouragement and coaching to other instructors.
Qualifications
- Minimum 18 years of age.
- Hand building and wheel throwing, glazing and decorating skills is required.
- Level 1 Instructors must have the following qualifications:
- At least 1 year of instructional experience in visual arts is required.
- Post-secondary education in Visual Arts, Fine Arts, or a related field and/or a recognized teaching certification in Visual Arts, Fine Arts, or a related field is required.
- Level 2 Instructors must have the following qualifications:
- An advanced post-secondary education in Visual Arts, Fine Arts, or a related field and/or a recognized advanced teaching certification in Visual Arts, Fine Arts, or a related field is required.
- At least 3 years of instructional experience in visual arts is required.
- An extensive personal base of resource material in the field is essential.
- Recognition as an “authority” in your field by an institution, peers and/or public.
- Ability to develop a curriculum-based program.
- Strong communication skills along with demonstrated initiative, planning, and organizational skills.
- Sound judgment in safety standards and well-developed customer service skills.
- Practicing artist with portfolio will be required to bring sample artworks
Pre-employment Requirements
- Pre-employment Requirements
- Current Intermediate First Aid certification (equivalent to Standard First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) level “C”, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is required.
- A valid Security Clearance with Vulnerable Sector Search must be provided. Date of completion must be within the last 12 months.
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Applicants may be contacted, interviewed, and hired throughout the duration of this competition.
Pay rates:
- Instructor Level 1: $22.00 – 32.00 per hour
- Instructor Level 2: $30.00 – 40.00 per hour
For more information and to apply visit Careers.
