Program Instructor - Early Learning Musical Expressions
Job Information
Arts Umbrella is a not-for-profit centre for arts education for young people, reaching more than 30,000 children and youth annually through core programming, outreach programs and school performances. Situated on the artistically rich Granville Island in Vancouver, Arts Umbrella is committed to delivering the highest quality visual and performing arts training to young people, regardless of their financial means. Widely regarded as an organization with a heart, Arts Umbrella is a place where creativity is nurtured, children are valued, and staff, donors, and volunteers are intensely loyal and sincerely appreciated. Delivering both on-site and outreach programs, Arts Umbrella touches the lives of thousands of children each year through classes in music, theatre, dance, painting, sculpture, architecture, film, photography, media and more.
Arts Umbrella seeks experienced professionals for the following Early Learning instructional positions in the 2011/12 programming year at our Granville Island location.
Fall: (12 weeks) September 12-December 4, 2011
Winter: (8 weeks) January 9-March 4, 2012
Spring: (11 weeks) March 26-June 17, 2012
Parent and Me Musical Expressions
Sunday, 2-3 years 9:30-10:15 AM
Sunday, 2-3 years 10:30-11:15 AM
Musical Expressions
Sunday, 5-6 years 11:30-12:30 PM
Sunday, 5-6 years 1:00-2:00 PM
Candidates will have an extensive arts background and past teaching experience at the Early Learning and Music level, combined with a proven ability to inspire creativity in children and youth. Candidates have an understanding of Arts Umbrella’s vision and mission, and demonstrate the Standards for Instruction in their current practice. A post-secondary degree (or equivalent) in fine arts or related discipline and experience with educational curriculum is preferred.
Individuals interested are invited to forward a letter of interest and updated CV, outlining rationale for applying and related experience. Applications may be emailed to job@artsumbrella.com by 5:00 pm on Thursday August 25th, 2011. Please indicate with your application which classes you are interested in instructing.
Please visit www.artsumbrella.com/about/jobs for a copy of this posting.




