Facilitator, Family Programs Education & Programming

Job title: Facilitator, Family Programs Education & Programming

Job description: Description Requisition Id: 2022-439
Number of Positions: 2
Job Status: Regular Part-Time
Hours & Days of Work: up to 24 hours per week; must be available to work weekdays, evenings and weekends
Minimum Rate: $23.43
Maximum Rate: $29.29
Target Start Date: 08/20/2022

Facilitator, Family Programs

Regular Part-Time

(Up to 24 hours per week; must be available to work weekdays, evenings and weekends; must be available every Saturday and Sunday, 10am-4pm; additional hours Wednesday-Friday)

ART + AUDIENCE + LEARNING

Do you believe that art is for everyone? That art can inspire, engage and create a community? Do you want to be a part of bringing people together with art to see, experience and understand the world in new ways?

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 Facilitator, Family Programs to join our Education and Programming team. Under the direction of the Manager, School Programs and Early Learning the incumbent will work in conjunction with staff, volunteers and interns and will facilitate family programs that are engaging, innovative, child-centred, fun, accessible and equitable as well as being responsive to visitor needs and program objectives. He/She/They will facilitate relevant connections through a range of activities that are participatory and experimental and model engagement with young children in making and thinking about art.

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 also 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:

• Working toward or completed Post-secondary studies in Early Childhood Education, combined with some studio art experience
• Demonstrated facilitating experience with formal and/or informal learning environments involving early learners and their adult caregivers
• Demonstrated teamwork skills and a desire to work as part of an instructional team comprised of staff, interns, and volunteers
• Effective interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to lifelong learning and excellent customer service
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and self-reflective
• Familiarity with the Reggio Emilia learning theory
• Ability to speak French and/or a language other than English is an assett.

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 our 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.

External Application Deadline: 09/01/2022

Click Here to Apply

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