Visual Arts Instructor II

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver a range of visual arts programs, classes, camps and workshops to a wide variety of audiences within an inclusive, positive, safe, and creative learning environment
• Plan, develop and deliver activities that incorporate a variety of artforms and mediums, including but not limited to, drawing, painting, printmaking, fibre art, art history and contemporary art theory
• Consider skill development and progression, arts education approaches to maximize participant learning, appreciation, and engagement
• For children and youth, incorporate the interests of the children and supporting children’s emotional, artistic, and social development, creativity, and fundamental movement and fine motor skill progression.
• For school groups, understand curriculum connections and teacher objectives and desired outcomes to support educational success
• Prepare materials for each program
• Create and refine project samples for each program in advance for use as teaching tools during class instruction
• Ensure program spaces are clean and safe, and that materials and equipment are used in accordance with County OHS guidelines
• Provide excellent guest service for program participants and community
• Collaborate and positively interact within a team environment
• Manage forms, documents and communications with class participants at the time of the class
• Communicate any questions, issues or concerns to the Recreation Programmer
• Assist with program documentation and administration and site preparation
• Provide safe supervision to participants engaged in visual art programs and ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Lead role in coordinating and delivering seasonal camp programs and activities