Program Specialist - Visual Arts (Child/Youth)
About the role
Job Number**:**54766
The City Arts Center has a reputation of providing quality art experiences that are accessible and affordable. Our Visual Arts instructors instruct a variety of group programs at City Arts Center and at various Community Recreation Centers in the city. Share your expert knowledge and passion for visual arts with the citizens of Edmonton!
As an instructor, you must be confident and competent in your art discipline and enjoy teaching others. You will be required to plan, prepare, and teach lessons to a variety of skill levels for weekly classes, 1 day workshops, and week long programs.
Opportunities are available in both child/youth instruction in visual art mediums such as:
- General visual art: painting, drawing, mixed media, printmaking and or sculpture
- Specialty: cartooning and illustration, digital arts
What you will do:
- Develop and implement lesson plans that are age and skill level appropriate
- Assess skill levels of students and adapt lesson plans accordingly
- Ability to problem solve and assess the needs of participants
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work independently with good time management skills
- Instruct on all technical aspects of the visual arts medium and style
- Coach participants on proper visual arts techniques
- Implement safety and clean-up procedures established for the facility in keeping with OH&S standards
- Attend training sessions as required
- Create an inspiring learning environment that is engaging, supportive and inclusive
- Creative exploration of projects and activities to improve visual arts skills
- Share knowledge and passion for visual arts while mentoring children and youth in a supportive setting
- Good classroom management and ability to work with children
- Ability to have an organized plan to achieve student outcomes
Qualifications:
- Minimum 18 years of age is required
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
- Experience instructing Children/Youth (1-17 years) or Adults (18 + years)
Skills required for success:
- Minimum 1 year of post-secondary education from a recognized institution in a field related to the visual arts or proven skill set related to the medium is an asset
- Enrollment in or completion of a visual arts program/training would be considered an asset
- Previous teaching experience in a classroom setting or equivalent
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in a classroom setting with a variety of age groups and physical abilities
- Proven skills in area of specialization
- Demonstrate knowledge of technical aspects in a visual arts medium such as painting, drawing, mixed media, sculpture, fiber arts, printmaking, and cartooning or illustration.
- Experience instructing a wide range of skill levels and diverse groups of participants (Children/Youth ages 5-17) and/or families ranging in ages.
- Previous teaching experience in a classroom setting or equivalent
- Ability to be creative, flexible and a problem solver
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in a classroom setting with a variety of participants
- Ability to work alone and independently
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
- Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
Conditions of employment:
- Hire is dependent upon a Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton
- Possession of Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certificate is a requirement for teaching Child/Youth program
Work Environment:
- Location is dependent upon availability and class schedule but could consist of City Arts Center, ArtsHub Ortona, The Orange Hub, and various City of Edmonton Community Recreation Centers such as Booster Juice Recreation Centre, Central Lions Recreation Centre, Clareview Community Recreation Centre, Coronation Park Sports & Recreation Centre, and Dr. Anne Anderson Community Centre.
- This is a public-facing role and requires engagement and interaction with diverse people from various backgrounds with different needs, expectations and emotional states.
- Applicants may be tested
The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.
Up to 2 temporary, ongoing positions available
Hours of Work: Up to 20 hours/week; Weekends and evenings required.
Salary: $24.210 - $35.800 (Hourly); $50,550.480 - $74,750.400 (Annually)
Talent Acquisition Consultant: PG/RF
Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.
Classification Title**:**PS - Fine Arts Programs
Posting Date**:**Mar 17, 2026
Closing Date**:**Mar 31, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MST)
**Number of Openings (up to)****:**2 - Temporary Part-time
Union**:**CSU 52
Department**:**Community Recreation and Culture
**Work Location(s)****:**Various Locations Edmonton (City Wide)
About City of Edmonton
We’re young, ambitious and building something extraordinary. Located on Treaty 6 Territory and with a population of over one million, Edmonton is one of Canada's youngest and fastest growing cities. We’re building a resilient and diverse economy, attracting the best and the brightest and striving to be a world leader in environmental sustainability. We value quality of life, community safety and a welcoming spirit that embraces new people and new ideas.
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Program Specialist - Visual Arts (Child/Youth)
About the role
Job Number**:**54766
The City Arts Center has a reputation of providing quality art experiences that are accessible and affordable. Our Visual Arts instructors instruct a variety of group programs at City Arts Center and at various Community Recreation Centers in the city. Share your expert knowledge and passion for visual arts with the citizens of Edmonton!
As an instructor, you must be confident and competent in your art discipline and enjoy teaching others. You will be required to plan, prepare, and teach lessons to a variety of skill levels for weekly classes, 1 day workshops, and week long programs.
Opportunities are available in both child/youth instruction in visual art mediums such as:
- General visual art: painting, drawing, mixed media, printmaking and or sculpture
- Specialty: cartooning and illustration, digital arts
What you will do:
- Develop and implement lesson plans that are age and skill level appropriate
- Assess skill levels of students and adapt lesson plans accordingly
- Ability to problem solve and assess the needs of participants
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work independently with good time management skills
- Instruct on all technical aspects of the visual arts medium and style
- Coach participants on proper visual arts techniques
- Implement safety and clean-up procedures established for the facility in keeping with OH&S standards
- Attend training sessions as required
- Create an inspiring learning environment that is engaging, supportive and inclusive
- Creative exploration of projects and activities to improve visual arts skills
- Share knowledge and passion for visual arts while mentoring children and youth in a supportive setting
- Good classroom management and ability to work with children
- Ability to have an organized plan to achieve student outcomes
Qualifications:
- Minimum 18 years of age is required
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
- Experience instructing Children/Youth (1-17 years) or Adults (18 + years)
Skills required for success:
- Minimum 1 year of post-secondary education from a recognized institution in a field related to the visual arts or proven skill set related to the medium is an asset
- Enrollment in or completion of a visual arts program/training would be considered an asset
- Previous teaching experience in a classroom setting or equivalent
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in a classroom setting with a variety of age groups and physical abilities
- Proven skills in area of specialization
- Demonstrate knowledge of technical aspects in a visual arts medium such as painting, drawing, mixed media, sculpture, fiber arts, printmaking, and cartooning or illustration.
- Experience instructing a wide range of skill levels and diverse groups of participants (Children/Youth ages 5-17) and/or families ranging in ages.
- Previous teaching experience in a classroom setting or equivalent
- Ability to be creative, flexible and a problem solver
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in a classroom setting with a variety of participants
- Ability to work alone and independently
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
- Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
Conditions of employment:
- Hire is dependent upon a Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton
- Possession of Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certificate is a requirement for teaching Child/Youth program
Work Environment:
- Location is dependent upon availability and class schedule but could consist of City Arts Center, ArtsHub Ortona, The Orange Hub, and various City of Edmonton Community Recreation Centers such as Booster Juice Recreation Centre, Central Lions Recreation Centre, Clareview Community Recreation Centre, Coronation Park Sports & Recreation Centre, and Dr. Anne Anderson Community Centre.
- This is a public-facing role and requires engagement and interaction with diverse people from various backgrounds with different needs, expectations and emotional states.
- Applicants may be tested
The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.
Up to 2 temporary, ongoing positions available
Hours of Work: Up to 20 hours/week; Weekends and evenings required.
Salary: $24.210 - $35.800 (Hourly); $50,550.480 - $74,750.400 (Annually)
Talent Acquisition Consultant: PG/RF
Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.
Classification Title**:**PS - Fine Arts Programs
Posting Date**:**Mar 17, 2026
Closing Date**:**Mar 31, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MST)
**Number of Openings (up to)****:**2 - Temporary Part-time
Union**:**CSU 52
Department**:**Community Recreation and Culture
**Work Location(s)****:**Various Locations Edmonton (City Wide)
About City of Edmonton
We’re young, ambitious and building something extraordinary. Located on Treaty 6 Territory and with a population of over one million, Edmonton is one of Canada's youngest and fastest growing cities. We’re building a resilient and diverse economy, attracting the best and the brightest and striving to be a world leader in environmental sustainability. We value quality of life, community safety and a welcoming spirit that embraces new people and new ideas.