Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
STATUS: Auxiliary
NO. OF POSITIONS: 1
UNION: CUPE, Local 387
HOURS OF WORK: Mondays from 5:30-8:30 pm, January 13 – March 10
SALARY: $39.29 to $41.78 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits and vacation

The City of New Westminster Parks and Recreation Department is looking for a qualified and experienced watercolour instructor to lead and provide high-level instruction adult programs. 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. Expertise in other adult art programs including drawing would be considered an asset.
Requirements include:
• Availability to teach on Mondays from 5:30-8:00 pm, January 13 – March 10. Additional hours and different program time options may be available for future sessions.
• 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.
Applications will be reviewed upon submission and shortlisted candidates may be interviewed prior to the posting closing date.
Apply online with your resume and cover letter in one document at www.newwestcity.ca/employment by December 15, 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: • Educational background in visual arts either through continued professional development or through completion of accredited programs.

Required skills: • 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.

Additional skills / Assets: • 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.

Closest intersection: Royal Ave and 6th Street