Visual Arts Instructor Level 1 and 2
Closing Date of Opportunity: December 01, 2025
Name or Organization: The City of Calgary - Arts Centres
Contact Email: lisa.mcgrath@calgary.ca
Website: http://www.calgary.ca/careers
Post Content: As an experienced Visual Arts Instructor, you will teach a variety of visual arts clay, drawing, painting, ceramics, cartooning, two -and-three-dimensional media) courses for preschoolers, children, youth, and
adults. Under supervision, you will be responsible for the leading, planning and instruction in visual arts
programs requiring the development of skill base and knowledge in the activity/discipline. Primary duties
include:
• Teach specific skills to participants through progressive development and sharing of knowledge.
• Develop course outlines, lesson plans, and resources based on named learning goals and outcomes.
• Provide encouragement and coaching of other instructors when assigned) and provide
recommendation on enhancing performance and program delivery.
• Ensure safety of participants.
• Prepare and maintain equipment, supplies, and program space.
• Maintain program records and assist with program evaluation.
• Maintain a high degree of customer services.
• Level 2 instructor will also provide encouragement and coaching to other instructors.
Qualifications
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Level 1 Instructors must have the following qualifications:
o At least 1 year of instructional experience in visual arts is required.
o 2 years post-secondary education in Visual Arts, or a related field is required.
• Level 2 Instructors must have the following qualifications:
o A completed degree in Visual Arts, or a related field is required.
o At least 3 years of instructional experience in visual arts is required.
• Practicing artist with portfolio will be required to bring sample artworks.
• An extensive personal base of resource material in the field is essential.
• Recognition as an "authority" in your field by an institution, peers and/or public.
• Ability to develop a curriculum-based program.
• Strong communication skills along with demonstrated initiative, planning, and organizational skills.
• Sound judgment in safety standards and well-developed customer service skills.
Pre-employment Requirements
• Current Intermediate First Aid certification (equivalent to Standard First Aid, Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR) level "C", and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is required prior to offer of
employment.
• A valid Security Clearance with Vulnerable Sector Search must be provided. Date of completion must
be within the last 12 months.
• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
• Applicants may be contacted, interviewed, and hired throughout the duration of this competition.
Compensation: Instructor Level 1 $ 22.40 - 32.59 per hour
Business Unit: Recreation and Social Programs
Location: Wildflower Arts Centre at 3363 Spruce Drive SW
OR North Mount Pleasant Arts Centre 523 27 Avenue NW