Art Education Assistant

Description:

Primary Accountabilities

• Assist with the design and delivery of the Summer Day Camp program
• Develop and deliver art lessons in the studios, that support themes on view in the exhibition that are fun, inviting and age appropriate.
• Give guided tours to campers and visitors
• Greeting children and families at the beginning and end of each day
• Leading with supervision, and ensuring safety and well being of participants
• Helping students and instructors as needed
• Assisting with other public program delivery when necessary
• Learn about exhibitions presently on view
• Support content generation and delivery of in person activities for children and youth in the Gallery and in community including guided tours.
• Assist with studio maintenance, restocking, and organization and preparing materials for instructors.
• Assist with development of public education activities in the Gallery as needed with staff.

Qualifications and Experience

As the successful candidate, you are a full-time university or community college student enrolled in a relevant program (such as Fine Arts, Art History, Art Education, Museum Studies, or a related field such as Community Development, or an equivalent combination of experience will be considered), returning to full-time study in September 2025. Preference will also be given to those currently enrolled in their second or third year of post-secondary education.

In addition to the above, you demonstrate the ability to work with children, youth, and adults of all ages in an art-making/interpretation setting. You possess strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and demonstrate strong planning, problem solving and organizational skills. You have experience and confidence using Microsoft programs (word, excel), web research, email, and experience using online social media platforms.

At times, this role may be working independently or in a team environment and as the successful candidate, you must clearly demonstrate an understanding of the dynamics to work effectively with the diverse public in a professional manner.