Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
STATUS: Auxiliary
NO. OF POSITIONS: 1
UNION: CUPE, Local 387
HOURS OF WORK: Spring 2024*
SALARY: $39.29 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits and vacation
Class Times:
• Tuesday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Fridays 10:00 – 12:00 & 12:30 – 2:30

The City of New Westminster is seeking an enthusiastic, friendly and outgoing individual to teach beginners, intermediate, and advanced watercolour painting to older adults – 50+.

We are looking for a vibrant and experienced Watercolour Painting Instructor to join our faculty and lead workshops and programs with a focus on adults and seniors. This position requires a strong background in both art and education, with specific experience in watercolour painting techniques, materials and practices. Some specific duties will include developing curriculum in line with the ongoing programming and upholding the high quality and professionalism in the City of New Westminster. In your resume, please highlight your training, teaching methods and any classes you have developed.

Requirements include:

• Completion of a post-secondary degree, diploma or equivalent in visual arts and/or education.
• Minimum 3 years of previous teaching experience.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of contemporary art education in community recreation facilities.
• Sound knowledge of non-formal teaching methods and group leadership techniques.
• Excellent supervisory and organizational skills.
• Must be able to successfully pass and maintain a clear police information check.

*Please note that the hours of work are dependent on program registration and the successful
candidate will have the ability to work weekdays, evenings and/or weekends.

Apply online with your resume and cover letter in one document at www.newwestcity.ca/employment by February 21, 2024.

To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest.
New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq’eméylem-speaking peoples.
It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land.
We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on.
We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

Required languages: english

Education level: • Completion of a post-secondary degree, diploma or equivalent in visual arts and/or education.

Required skills: • Minimum 3 years of previous teaching experience. • Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of contemporary art education in community recreation facilities. • Sound knowledge of non-formal teaching methods and group leadership techniques

Additional skills / Assets: • Excellent supervisory and organizational skills. • Must be able to successfully pass and maintain a clear police information check.

Closest intersection: Royal Avenue and 6th Street