Studio Programs Instructor

Reporting to the Learning & Programs Coordinator, Studio Program Instructors are responsible for providing an educational experience by conducting weekly art classes for children, teens, and/or adults. This includes designing, organizing age and subject appropriate programming, facilitating classes, and providing a high-quality, professional, and fun experience for all art class participants. This is a casual contract position with most adult classes being held weekday evenings, and child/teen classes being held on weekend morning and afternoons.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan course content in consultation with the Learning & Programs Coordinator
• Prepare a course outline which includes a supply list
• Create an environment that is conducive to learning about the elements and
  principles of visual communication, while encouraging creative expression
• Manage classroom activities and keep a written record of students’ attendance
• Consult with Studio Technicians regarding supply requests, kiln firings and
  other related matters
• Orient students and volunteers to safety and fire procedures and the safe
  handling of all materials used in the course
• Supervise clean-up of the studio
• Represent the Winnipeg Art Gallery’s Studio Programs Department to the public
  in a professional manner
• Supervise volunteer (if applicable)
• Book models for class from the current studio model list (if applicable)
• Select and label children’s artwork for Through the Eyes of a Child (if
  applicable)

Job Requirements

• Fine Arts Degree or Diploma
• Previous instructional experience
• Expertise in one or more mediums; drawing, painting, mixed media, sculpture,
  digital photography (Lightroom and Photoshop), animation (ToonBoom or Stop
  Motion), digital drawing (Procreate) or pottery
• Current Child Abuse Registry Check

Assets

• Working knowledge of an Indigenous language and/or FrenchPlease email your resume, portfolio and cover letter with two references to
  Learning & Programs Coordinator, Cara Mason at studioprograms@wag.ca