Children’s Ceramics Teacher

Organization:
Place des Arts

Deadline:
Until filled

Organization Description:

Place des Arts provides quality arts education in visual arts, music, dance and theatre for all ages and skill levels.
We offer a friendly, non-competitive environment where students are encouraged to learn and develop an appreciation of the arts. Please visit our website placedesarts.ca for general information regarding the centre.

Website:
http://placedesarts.ca/about/opportunities/

Job Description:

Place des Arts is seeking a committed, enthusiastic, and qualified Children’s Ceramics Teacher with experience teaching children’s clay classes during our 2025/2026 season, specifically for our Spring Break Camps (March 16–20, 2026, and March 23–27, 2026) and Summer Fun! Art Camps (July 6–August 14, 2026), with the possibility of being engaged to teach private lessons and/or group classes as requested during the season. The candidate must be passionate about teaching and interact well with students of different ages and abilities. Contractor teachers determine the curriculum and teaching methodology. Place des Arts coordinates studio space, scheduling, registration and program promotions.

Responsibilities:

• All teachers are required to obtain and provide a Police Information Check with a vulnerable sector screening prior to providing teaching services.
• Teachers are required to submit class proposals for consideration.
• Teachers are not employees of Place des Arts and as such are required to work independently within the Place des Arts structure and administrative support provided.

Qualifications:

• Completion of post-secondary education in ceramics
• Minimum of three years of teaching experience working with students of various abilities in group classes for students aged 5–14 years
• Ability to communicate and interact positively with students and staff, including studio technician
• Proficient in teaching a variety of ages and abilities
• Highly responsible and punctual
• Thoughtful, energetic and passionate about teaching
• Ability to complete kiln firings for classes taught an asset; qualified technicians would receive a separate technician agreement
• Eager to participate in, and contribute to, our vibrant centre

How to Apply:

All responses should include the following information:

1. Name, address, telephone number and e-mail address

2. Cover letter and résumé including previous teaching experience and personal teaching philosophy

3. Schedule of availability between September 2025 to June 2026

Send your application c/o Kim Correia, Visual Arts Program Manager. Applications will be reviewed and considered as they are received. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Place des Arts welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.

Remuneration:

Successful candidates will be engaged as independent contractors and earn fees based on student enrolment. Depending on enrolment levels, contractor teachers typically have the opportunity to obtain fees equivalent to between $30 and $65 per teaching hour.

Contact Name:
Kim Correia

Contact Email:
opportunities@placedesarts.ca

Contact Phone:
(604) 664-1636