Specialty Arts Instructor, Assistant (Glass, Jewellery, Woodworking)

Our team is actively seeking dynamic Specialty Arts Instructor Assistant for specialized arts programs starting in September 2021. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the instruction of a comprehensive speciality arts program(s) as outlined by the Culture Division to meet the needs of participants and to ensure adequate safety while facilitating the activity.
Under the direction and supervision of the Program Supervisor and working with the Specialty Arts Instructor, this position supports the delivery of specialized instructional arts programs to children, youth, families and/or adults in one or more mediums:

Woodworking (furniture design, fine woodworking, carving, cabinetry, butcher’s block, wood sculpting)

Glass (glass blowing, flame-working, fused, cast glass, stained glass)

Jewellery (metal-smithing, beading, wire-working)

Please note: Due to the uncertainty we are facing regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and the City’s programming restrictions, the recruitment of these positions is dependent on available vacancies and business needs.

• Assist the Specialty Arts Instructor to deliver comprehensive arts program(s) as developed by the Culture Division to meet the needs of all participants in the program(s)
• Oversight, coaching and monitoring of participants’ use of equipment, materials and tools
• Coaching participants through project completion
• Prepare supplies, equipment, materials and tools to support program operations
• Support the finishing of participants’ work due to course time considerations and/or experience as required
• Partake in studio preparation and clean-up of materials, equipment and studio environment consistent with accepted standards and studio operating procedures
• Work with groups of up to 15 participants
• Support the objectives and philosophies of arts programs as established by the Culture Division through quality instruction and excellent customer and staff relations
• Communicate in an effective and timely manner in writing or voicemail with the Program Supervisor all aspects related to facilities, staffing, participants, equipment, supplies or anything that would impact the quality and safe delivery of the program
• Complete facility checks before each program starts and report to Supervisor
• Responsible for the safety and well-being of all registered participants throughout the program
• Policy and procedure adherence and provide quality customer service and information to participants and other staff.
• Perform other duties as required

• At least 2 years demonstrating comprehensive knowledge and experience working in Jewellery, Glass and/or Woodworking as well as the relevant conceptual background, techniques, materials and practices for instructing in those media/subjects.
• Post-Secondary Education / Training in Jewellery, Glass and/or Woodworking
• Must have a knowledge of and at least 1 year experience in teaching
• Working knowledge of and experience in an operating studio environment including equipment, materials as well as health and safety practices relevant to specific art genre
• Excellent communication and organization skills required
• Ability to work independently and as part of an instructional team
• Experience developing lesson plans an asset
• Practicing artist in craft or artistic medium an asset
• Emergency First Aid/CPR B certification by employment start date
• High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development certification by employment start date in order to teach any children’s programs
• Employment offer is conditional upon receipt of a Criminal Records Search, Vulnerable Sector screening at candidate’s own expense that is acceptable to the City of Mississauga
• Must be confident teaching various age groups and skill levels
• A Level 3 – Vulnerable Check will be required of the successful candidate, as a condition of employment, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.