Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Office of the CAO – Anvil Centre – Art Services
STATUS: Auxiliary
NO. OF POSITIONS: One
UNION: CUPE, Local 387
HOURS OF WORK: Varies*
SALARY: $39.29 – $41.78 + 12% in lieu of benefits & vacation

The City of New Westminster’s Art Services department is looking for a qualified and experienced watercolour instructor to lead and provide high-level instruction for sessional programs for adults in our purpose-built art studios at Anvil Centre. This position requires a background in both art and instruction, with experience in watercolour painting techniques, materials and traditional practices. Applicants should be familiar with course curriculum that builds skills throughout a series of classes. Applicants with current artistic practices (producing and/or exhibiting) are encouraged to apply.

In your resume, please highlight your training, teaching methods and any classes you have developed. Successful applicants will also have opportunities to connect with other service departments within the City. This could take the form of delivering community engagement projects, workshops, special event activities, installations or exhibition projects which connect, inform or engage the New Westminster community.

Requirements include:
• Educational background in visual arts either through continued professional development or through completion of accredited programs.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of contemporary art education and sound previous instructing experience within a recreational and/or cultural studio setting.
• Kind and approachable demeanor.
• Sound knowledge of non-formal teaching methods and group leadership techniques.
• Excellent classroom management and organizational skills.
• Ability to create and provide supply lists and develop curriculum.
• Excellent time management and responsiveness.
• Must be able to successfully pass and maintain a satisfactory Police Information Check

*Please note that instruction hours of work are dependent on program registration. The successful candidate will have the ability to work some weekdays, evenings, and/or weekends.
Apply by sending your cover letter and resume in one document at www.newwestcity.ca/employment.
Applications for this exciting opportunity will be open until June 7, 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: See Above

Required skills: See Above

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