Animateur & Art Instructors, Oakville Galleries

Oakville Galleries is one of Canada’s leading contemporary art museums, driven by a belief in the singular power of art and artists to deepen our understanding of ourselves and our communities and move us toward a better world. Located thirty minutes from Toronto, Oakville Galleries reaches communities in Oakville, the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area and wider audiences nationally and internationally. We are currently looking to expand our dynamic education team.

JOB OPPORTUNITY – ANIMATEUR

Terms: Part-time occasional
Start date: October 2019
Language of work: English; French considered an asset

Nature and Scope of Position
Reporting to the Education Officer, the Animateur engages the public in discussion about Oakville Galleries’ exhibitions and programs, and is responsible for the security of the works of art on view.

General responsibilities and functions

• Introduce visitors to Oakville Galleries’ exhibitions and programs;
• Initiate discussions about and lead tours of the exhibitions on view;
• Provide information and accept registrations for Oakville Galleries’ educational and public programs;
• Promote membership programs to visitors;
• Maintain attendance records and complete daily task checklists;
• Open and close the gallery spaces on time;
• Provide assistance to the Education, Communications, Development and Curatorial departments as required.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate has:

• is a current student or graduate of a post-secondary program in Art History, Art Education, Visual and/or Media Arts, Museum Studies (or a related discipline);
• demonstrates a solid knowledge of and keen interest in contemporary art and/or museum practices;
• is comfortable interacting with members of the public and delivering public talks;
• is responsible, hard-working, enthusiastic and dynamic;
• has a proven ability to communicate effectively.
• A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is an asset.

Application deadline: Thursday 26 September 2019, 12:00 pm

Please submit your cover letter and resume to educationjobs@oakvillegalleries.com.

Oakville Galleries is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

JOB OPPORTUNITY – BILINGUAL ART INSTRUCTOR

Terms: Part-time occasional
Start date: October 2019
Language of work: English and French

Nature and Scope of Position
Reporting to the Education Officer, the Bilingual Art Instructor prepares and delivers a wide range of visual art-based activities in English and French to seniors, adults, youth, children, and Pre-K learners in Oakville Galleries’ school programs, art classes and programs in the community. The wage for the position varies from $15/hour to $30/hour, depending on the program being delivered. Hours include some evenings and weekends.

General Responsibilities and Functions

• Contribute to art class program preparation, including finalizing program lesson plans, coordinating supplies and equipment, and piloting program activities;
• Engage children and youth ages 6 to 14 in hands-on art activities on-site at Oakville Galleries in Gairloch Gardens during PA Day workshops, Saturday art classes and March Break camps;
• Deliver curriculum-based education programs to elementary and secondary students, both on-site and in the classroom, based on provided lesson plans;
• Participate in the development and delivery of programs off-site for various community groups including seniors, adults living with disabilities, babies and toddlers accompanied by parents/guardians, youth and new generation Canadians in alternative spaces including libraries, community centres, seniors’ residences, gardens, etc.;
• Provide feedback on completed workshops and events, supplying direction for future lesson plans;
• Participate in regular training and evaluation meetings as scheduled;
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for participants;
• Report on and submit documentation of all program activities to the Education Officer in a timely manner.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate:

• is fluent in written and spoken English and French;
• is a graduate of a post-secondary program in Art History, Art Education, Visual and/or Media Arts, Museum Studies (or a related discipline);
• has experience teaching and supervising groups of children and youth (ages 0 to 18 years) in a camp and/or educational setting;
• demonstrates a solid knowledge of and a keen interest in contemporary visual art;
• is familiar with a broad range of artistic techniques, practices and materials;
• has experience in developing lesson and activity plans and a demonstrated interest in working with children, youth, adults and seniors;
• has strong organizational, planning and leadership skills;
• has an ability to work both independently and to be proactive in a team environment;
• is responsible, hard-working, enthusiastic and dynamic;
• has demonstrated exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Additional training/experience in recreation, early childhood education, film/video production, music and/or theatre is an asset. A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle will be considered an asset.

Application deadline: Thursday 26 September 2019, 12:00 pm

Please submit your cover letter and resume to educationjobs@oakvillegalleries.com.

Oakville Galleries is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

JOB OPPORTUNITY – ART INSTRUCTOR

Terms: Part-time occasional
Start date: October 2019
Language of work: English

Nature and Scope of Position
Reporting to the Education Officer, the Art Instructor prepares and delivers a wide range of visual art-based activities to seniors, adults, youth, children, and Pre-K learners in Oakville Galleries’ school programs, art classes and programs in the community. The wage for the position varies from $15/hour to $30/hour, depending on the program being delivered. Hours include some evenings and weekends.

General Responsibilities and Functions

• Contribute to art class program preparation, including finalizing program lesson plans, coordinating supplies and equipment, and piloting program activities;
• Engage children and youth ages 6 to 14 in hands-on art activities on-site at Oakville Galleries in Gairloch Gardens during PA Day workshops, Saturday art classes and March Break camps;
• Deliver curriculum-based education programs to elementary and secondary students, both on-site and in the classroom, based on provided lesson plans;
• Participate in the development and delivery of programs off-site for various community groups including seniors, adults living with disabilities, babies and toddlers accompanied by parents/guardians, youth and new generation Canadians in alternative spaces including libraries, community centres, seniors’ residences, gardens, etc.;
• Provide feedback on completed workshops and events, supplying direction for future lesson plans;
• Participate in regular training and evaluation meetings as scheduled;
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for participants;
• Report on and submit documentation of all program activities to the Education Officer in a timely manner.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate:

• is a graduate of a post-secondary program in Art History, Art Education, Visual and/or Media Arts, Museum Studies (or a related discipline);
• has experience teaching and supervising groups of children and youth (ages 0 to 18 years) in a camp and/or educational setting;
• demonstrates a solid knowledge of and a keen interest in contemporary visual art;
• is familiar with a broad range of artistic techniques, practices and materials;
• has experience in developing lesson and activity plans and a demonstrated interest in working with children, youth, adults and seniors;
• has strong organizational, planning and leadership skills;
• has an ability to work both independently and to be proactive in a team environment;
• is responsible, hard-working, enthusiastic and dynamic;
• has demonstrated exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Additional training/experience in recreation, early childhood education, film/video production, music and/or theatre is an asset. A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle will be considered an asset.

Application deadline: Thursday 26 September 2019, 12:00 pm

Please submit your cover letter and resume to educationjobs@oakvillegalleries.com.

Oakville Galleries is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

ABOUT OAKVILLE GALLERIES

Oakville Galleries is a not-for-profit contemporary art museum located 30 km west of Toronto. Housed in two spaces—one alongside a public library in downtown Oakville, and another in a lakeside mansion and park—Oakville Galleries is one of Canada’s leading art museums, driven by a belief in the singular power of art and artists to deepen our understanding of ourselves and our communities and move us toward a better world.

Oakville Galleries in Gairloch Gardens
1306 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville
Tuesday to Sunday: 1:00 pm–5:00 pm

Oakville Galleries at Centennial Square
120 Navy Street, Oakville
Tuesday to Thursday: 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Friday: 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Sunday: 1:00 pm–5:00 pm

Admission is free.

For more information about Oakville Galleries, please visit www.oakvillegalleries.com.