Master Instructor - Drawing and Painting

Position Details

• Employment Type: Part-Time
• Duration: Contract hours, by course appointment, varied at 1 to 8 hours weekly
• Closing Date: 2026-12-31
• Location: Oakville
• Department: Parks & Recreation

Job Responsibilities

• Provide instructional art classes in drawing and painting to children, youth and adults in a studio arts setting.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and assist in developing curriculum.
• Develop program specific curriculum, prepare and teach classes to ages 3+ in drawing, painting, printmaking.
• Prepare, lead and deliver visual art classes to meet the needs of all participants registered in the program.
• Assist in the research and development of appropriate arts programming for beginner and practicing artists.
• Ensure art activities are safe, creative, and inclusive for all program participants.
• Provide a positive learning and recreational experience for all participants.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in or completion of a post-secondary program in Visual Arts or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated abilities and strong knowledge of contemporary visual art.
• Familiarity with a broad range of artistic techniques, practices and materials such as painting, drawing, illustration, printmaking, mixed media.
• Experience developing lesson and activity plans.
• Previous teaching experience in an educational setting.
• Strong organizational, planning, time management and leadership skills.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt instructional practices to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently.
• HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) required for instructing children’s programs ages 4-12 years.
• Required to provide a satisfactory criminal record and vulnerable sector screening check dated within the last 30 days (only criminal record check if under 18).

Additional Information

Letters of application should address expertise in teaching, professional work, and community service. Applicants must provide a portfolio demonstrating their qualifications during the interview process.

The position is based at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre (QEPCCC) in Oakville, a multi-purpose recreation, arts and culture facility offering various programs including studio drop-in and exhibitions.

Refer to Recreation and Culture programs at Oakville.ca for descriptions of art programs for children, youth and adults.

The Town uses recruitment software with AI elements to assist in screening and shortlisting candidates.

This job profile outlines general requirements for the position but does not include all duties. Applicants must demonstrate matching qualifications and may be required to undergo testing.