Art Instructor
(Summer Camp, Education, Community Engagement Programs)
Submission deadline: April 30, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
The Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery connects people and ideas through art. Its nationally-acclaimed exhibitions and programs welcome all to be inspired and challenged through a deepened understanding of ourselves, our cultures, and our communities.
The Gallery is seeking contract Art Instructors to join our team and deliver studio-based and exhibition-related programming during summer camp 2025 and throughout the year. Art Instructors are responsible for assisting with program planning and delivering hands-on workshops and courses.
The Art Instructor position is ideal for working professional artists or art educators who are interested in engaging with the Gallery and contributing their talent to the community. Hours will vary according to week and season, though every effort is made to provide Art Instructors with regular work throughout the year.
Art Instructors work in the following areas:
STUDIO PROGRAMS
Art Instructors have the opportunity to facilitate courses for public workshops, as well as for the following programs:
- Summer Art Camp – 6 week summer program, July 7 – August 15
- Adult Workshops---3 hour one-day courses
- Kid’s Classes– multi-week courses, Fall, Winter, Spring terms
- March Break, PD Day Camps – 1 week or single day camp programs
KWAG SCHOOL and EDUCATION PROGRAMS
School Programs at the gallery offer unique opportunities for students to connect to the world of art and ideas as well as to learn directly from original works of art and the artistic process of living and historical artists. Designed to relate to current exhibitions as well as support the visual arts curriculum, KWAG School Programs emphasize an interactive approach to learning about art and are delivered both at the Gallery and offsite in the classroom. Programs offsite are usually 1 hour in length per classroom, programs at the gallery are 2 hours and include a one-hour tour and one-hour studio workshop. KWAG School Programs are delivered regularly throughout the year. Our peak time is during the annual Expressions exhibition of student art (typically in late winter/spring). Education programs may also be delivered to non-school based organizations, such as Girl Guides of Canada, etc.
FAMILY PROGRAMS
Family Sundays occur on one Sunday each month and other specialized Family Workshops occasionally occur on Saturdays throughout the year. Hands-on art workshops are components of both days’ programming. Art Instructors play an integral role in this area of programming.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
The Gallery delivers hands-on art making workshops at community organizations in the region for all ages, either at the Gallery or off-site. Community partners include but are not limited to: Autism Ontario, The Family Centre, Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre and Waterloo Family Network.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
- Experience creating and facilitating programs in the visual arts for diverse audiences, and using diverse delivery methods; 1 year or more of art teaching and/or creative facilitation experience
- Degree or studies in Arts Education or Fine Arts;
- Ability to work in and teach a wide range of media;
- Strong and experienced classroom management skills;
- Strong communication skills;
- Ability to interact with public in a positive, enthusiastic, and professional manner;
- Ability to facilitate creative discussion and experimentation relating to artistic process;
- Knowledge of public art galleries/museum practice, as well as contemporary art practice;
- Ability to work flexible hours, including daytime and/or weekend hours;
- Valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a vehicle (asset);
- Knowledge of Ontario Visual Arts education curriculum (asset);
- Current First-Aid certification (asset);
- Current Vulnerable Sector Police check (required);
Rate of Pay:
Rates of pay vary slightly by program. Generally, the hourly rate ranges from $20 to $30 per hour (average: $25/hour).
Rate of pay for Summer Art Camp: $750/week.
Hours of Work:
Summer Art Camp runs from July 7 to August 15, 2025. Instructor work hours during camp are approximately 8:30am to 4:30pm.
Additional opportunities for instruction are available through the year, but vary in terms of hours and days/times of the week.
Equity and Access:
The Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery is committed to being an inclusive and respectful workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. We encourage and welcome applications from a wide range of applicants, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and Racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons.
Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery is an accessible venue that has been recognized with Gold Certification from the Rick Hansen Foundation.
To apply:
Please submit a CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the position to:
Jenna Winter, Director of Finance & Administration
Email: jobs@kwag.on.ca
Please submit your cover letter and CV as a single PDF file, and please note the position you are applying to in the subject (“Art Instructor”).
Deadline: April 30, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
We thank all applicants for their interest in the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
