About us
Castle Arts was founded in 2017 and committed to offering comprehensive art education and guiding students on their artistic journeys. Our mission is to provide every student with the opportunity to learn and excel in art by nurturing their creativity and empowering them to explore their artistic potential. We are deeply passionate about inspiring young minds and are dedicated to fostering a love for art in our students. To fulfill our mission, we prioritize supporting our teachers by ensuring small class sizes and providing them with the necessary resources to deliver exceptional instruction.
The Ideal Candidate:
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Visual Arts Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate for this position will have a background in visual arts, as well as the ability to effectively communicate and instruct students. The successful candidate will be able to create engaging curriculum-based lessons, develop innovative activities, and provide constructive feedback to help students reach their goals. Resources and assistance will be provided to aid in the candidate's responsibilities. Class sizes do not exceed 10 students for summer camp and 6 students for our regular art classes.
We are ultimately seeking someone who looks forward to helping our students succeed.
Responsibilities/Duties:
- Develop and implement engaging art lessons and projects for students aged 5.5 to 18
- Teach various art techniques, including drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed-media, while promoting creativity and self-expression.
- Provide constructive feedback and guidance to students to help them develop their artistic skills and personal style.
- Create a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages students to take risks and experiment with different art forms.
- Assess student progress and maintain accurate records of their work, projects, and evaluations.
- Collaborate with other art teachers and staff to develop curriculum materials and share best practices.
- Communicate with parents or guardians regarding students' progress and participation in the program.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of students during art classes.
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary degree/diploma, discipline in Fine Arts, Art Education, or related field (OCT/teaching degree preferred) is an asset.
- Experience teaching in an academic or community setting.
- Strong knowledge of various art techniques.
- Ability to inspire and motivate students of different ages and skill levels.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Demonstrate organizational and time management skills.
- Patience, creativity, and enthusiasm for working with children and fostering their artistic growth.
- Familiarity with current educational technology and digital art tools is a plus.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $27.00 per hour
Flexible language requirement:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Markham, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
