ARTVENTURE SUMMER CAMP INSTRUCTORS (Minimum 4-week terms)

The McMichael Canadian Art Collection provides ArtVenture Camp for children ages five to fifteen. Children learn the basics of drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, collage and more. Our programs help to stimulate creativity and build art making skills, in an environment that is safe, fun and fulfilling. Art activities are complemented by gallery tours, stories, games, and exploring the natural beauty of our 40 hectares of conservation land.

We are currently recruiting Camp Instructors for our ArtVenture Summer Camp program.

ArtVenture Camp Instructors will work minimum 4-week terms. The main objectives of the Summer ArtVenture Camp Instructor is to develop and deliver creative art studio, and outdoor nature activities for children enrolled in SUMMER CAMP. Programs must strongly relate to themes outlined in the McMichael ArtVenture Children’s brochure and should include meaningful connections to the McMichael’s collection and grounds. Fluency in English is required. Administration and all camp activities will take place at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Kleinburg.

Successful candidates will have completed a post graduate degree or the third or fourth year of a bachelor degree, and will demonstrate strong visual arts background and experience and a good working knowledge of Canadian Art, including Inuit and First Nations, a passion and experience working and educating children and experience in managing teams through leadership training, art camp involvement and other related skills. Experience leading art programs in person and/or virtually.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 - 6 weeks

Salary: $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Store discount

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-15
Expected start date: 2024-07-02