Adult Pottery Instructor, City of Toronto, Cedar Ridge Creative Centre

Exterior of Pottery Studio at Cedar Ridge Creative Centre.

Adult Pottery Instructor
City of Toronto, Scarborough District

Cedar Ridge Creative Centre, operated by the City of Toronto, Arts Services, delivers high-quality, inclusive arts programming, events and services, in collaboration with partners, artists and arts organizations that serve diverse communities outside of Toronto’s core, including seasonal programs that meaningfully engage adults, children and/or youth in creative expression, and arts-based skill building and learning.

A Pottery Instructor is currently being recruited to provide instruction for advanced pottery programs for adults at Cedar Ridge Creative Centre.

Deadline to Apply: August 5, 2024

Applications are accepted online only through the above link.

The Pottery Studio at Cedar Ridge.

Job Type: Temporary, Part-time
Hourly Rate: $28.35
Number of Positions: 1
Season: Summer; Fall; Spring; Winter
Start Date: TBD
Posting End Date: August 5, 2024

Pottery Instructor Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes, implements, instructs and evaluates program session for advanced level arts programs for adults in pottery.
• Provides in-studio demonstrations on various aspects and techniques in the specified medium appropriate to the skill level of the class.
• Provide professional level individual critiques and leads class discussions to advance independent study and progress in the genre or medium.
• Demonstrates and teaches students regarding tool use, equipment and technical aspects related to the art program.
• Educates students on Health & Safety procedures to be followed in studio arts specific to the medium.
• Advertise and promote the program in conjunction with manager.
• Instructs all classes on the dates and times as agreed, being responsible for the safety and supervision of program participants.
• Communicates Studio Policies and other pertinent information/administration to students.

Please see the full list of responsibilities here.

Pottery Instructor Qualifications:

• Considerable teaching experience in a related field or art discipline at the adult level.
• Extensive technical knowledge and experience related to the specified medium including studio experience.
• Degree or Diploma in the specified medium OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety practices in relation to working in the studio arts and specified medium.
• Portfolio required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification is required as a condition of employment.
• A Police Reference Check will be required as a condition of employment for this position.

Please see the full list of qualifications here.

On the wheel at Cedar Ridge.

Accommodation: If you are an individual who requires accommodation, due to disability under the Ontario Human Rights Code, to apply for this position, please email us at recjobs@toronto.ca, quoting the Requisition ID and the job title. The City is committed to providing Code-protected accommodation throughout its hiring process. Please visit Hiring Policies and Statements for further details.

Cedar Ridge Creative Centre
225 Confederation Drive
Scarborough, ON M1G 1B2
416-396-4026