Faculty Assistant- Art and Design
/Organization:
Arts Umbrella
Deadline:
Sep. 22, 2024
Organization Description:
Arts Umbrella is where young artists ages 2–22 cultivate their creativity in Art, Design, Dance, Theatre, Music, and Film. As a non-profit organization for arts education, we believe that art is powerful. Powerful enough to change a child’s life in incredible ways. When young people connect with the arts, they gain self-confidence, develop self-discipline, and discover creative expression—qualities they carry with them for life. Arts Umbrella has locations in Vancouver and Surrey, as well as donor-funded programs at schools, community centres, neighbourhood houses, and healthcare facilities across Metro Vancouver. We serve nearly 20,000 young people every year, with 77% participating in donor-funded programs.
In April 2021, Arts Umbrella moved into a new home on Granville Island. This transformational opportunity allows us to further our vision for a better world where all young lives are inspired to pursue a lifelong journey towards self-expression, compassion, and humanity. It is our mission to be a leader in arts education for young people; to build community and deliver profound life experiences through our commitment to innovation, excellence, and inclusivity. Arts Umbrella is an organization full of heart, where self-expression and creativity are valued and nurtured.
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Job Description:
The opportunity
Reporting to the Audain Artistic Director, Assistants help support the class Instructor, implement positive student engagement techniques and manage the studio. This includes:
Responsibilities:
Support class Instructor through the preparation, maintenance and cleanup of class supplies and studios before and after each class.
• Ensure student safety and wellbeing is maintained at all times, in tandem with the class Instructor, Student Services and the Art & Design programming team.
• Ensure all students are well engaged at all times while at Arts Umbrella and in support of the aims and objectives set out by the class Instructor.
• Work as a part of team in implementing Arts Umbrella’s unique and creative vision and mission, and to communicate this to students and parents.
Qualifications:
Candidates will have current knowledge of contemporary artistic practices, with special skills relating to media arts (including animation, graphic design, moving image, photography, etc.) and/or visual arts practices (drawing, painting, mixed media, clay sculpture, printmaking, etc.) combined with a proven ability to inspire creativity in children and youth in line with Arts Umbrella’s vision and mission.
Here’s what you bring
• Knowledge of an artistic practice combined with proven ability to inspire creativity in children and youth
• Strong understanding of Arts Umbrella’s vision and mission, and can demonstrate the Standards for Instruction in their current practice
• Professional experience in the subject area and demonstrated experience interacting with children or an equivalent combination of education and experience
How to Apply:
If you would like to make a difference in the lives of kids & teens, please forward your resume and cover letter in one document to job@artsumbrella.com with Faculty Assistant: Art + Design in the subject line. We will review resumes as they arrive and schedule interviews when appropriate.
Arts Umbrella thanks all applicants for their interest and advises that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Remuneration:
$18 per hour
Contact Name: Alkha Alias
Contact Email: hr@artsumbrella.com
Contact Phone: (604) 416-3372
