Art Educator

Art Educator

Located in Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario (the AGO) is one of the largest art museums in North America, with a collection of close to 100,000 works. Through the collection as well as collaborations with leading museums around the world, the AGO presents wide-ranging exhibitions and programs to approximately 1 million visitors annually.

We are currently seeking a regular part-time Art Educator to join our Education & Programming team. Under the direction of the Manager, School Programs and Early Learning, the incumbent will work in conjunction with other staff, volunteers, and interns, and designs and facilitates programs that are engaging, innovative, fun, accessible, and equitable, as well as responsive to visitor needs and program objectives that range from those that are child-centered to access programs for older adults. The educator makes relevant connections through a range of activities that are participatory and experimental and delivers a range of in-gallery and studio-based school programs for elementary and secondary school students, adults, and older adults, people with disabilities, and other specialist groups that are educational, hands-on, engaging, innovative, and fun; emphasizes process and product equally, encouraging the development of critical thinking skills and personal creativity.

Interested so far? Learn more about why AGO would be a great fit below. The Gallery continually strives to create a safe and inclusive workplace. We offer diversity and inclusion training to our staff and volunteers so they can continually learn and contribute to fostering a supportive environment where people feel comfortable to come to work as they are.

The mental health of our employees is very important to us. We offer our employees programs that support wellness and enhance the job experience. If our employees need assistance, employee assistance program (EAP) services are available to them. The Gallery also takes part in the city and province’s reciprocal benefits program, allowing our employees access to city and province discounts.

What are the benefits and highlights of working at the AGO?

• Competitive salary
• Discounts from the Provincial/City Reciprocal Agreements (Free admission to museums, the CN Tower & Discounts off amusement parks, city attractions, hotels, wine tours, Second City, the Ontario Science Centre, and much more!)
• Discounts to GoodLife Fitness
• Free tickets to every major exhibit at AGO

If this sounds like an opportunity you are looking for, apply now! The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications, skills, and experience:

• Post-secondary studies in Education, Art Education, Fine Art or Art History combined with some studio experience and/or equivalent life and work experience.
• Demonstrated teaching experience (minimum 2 years) in a formal and/or informal learning environment involving children and youth.
• Sound knowledge of learning theories and teaching methodologies as well as various media, techniques, and practices relevant to in-gallery and studio-based practices.
• Familiarity with digital teaching tools such as zoom, whiteboards, polls, jamboards

• Demonstrated teamwork skills and a desire to work as part of an instructional team comprised of staff, volunteers, and interns.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and excellent customer service.

• Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and self-reflective.
• Familiarity with the Ontario curriculum.

• Ability to speak French and/or a language other than English is an asset.
• Demonstrated computer competency skills (word, excel, email, etc.)

We invite individuals who reflect the diversity of our visitors to apply by submitting a tailored cover letter and CV. If you would prefer to submit your application in person, please leave it with the Shipping Dock addressed to the People Division which is located next to the Jackman Hall entrance on McCaul Street.

We thank all applicants but must advise that only those selected for interviews will be contacted. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act & the AGO’s Recruitment & Selection Policy for Staff, a request for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process.

The Art Gallery of Ontario is an Equal Opportunity Employer.