Employment

Come work at the Art Gallery of Alberta

We are looking for colleagues who share in our mission to create a welcoming and engaging environment where people are motivated to transform their understanding of the world by connecting with the visual arts.

If you share our vision to inspire imaginations, engage generations and transform people’s lives through art, turn your vision into a career!

The AGA is committed to promoting diversity and representativeness within our organization. We strive to provide and maintain a fair and equitable environment for all by valuing and respecting individual differences for our enrichment and that of the community we serve.

Check out our current opportunities below.

Reporting to the Head of Education and Learning, Part-time Bilingual Educators are responsible for the preparation and delivery of unique, accessible, and age-appropriate programming for students, families, youth, and adults. Bilingual Educators create a nurturing and encouraging environment that supports language acquisition and practice. Bilingual Educators understand museum education practices and meet ethical standards set out by the Canadian Museums Association Code of Conduct and Ethics.

Responsibilities

Prepares and delivers interactive gallery programs that follow set objectives for students aged 3-18
Prepares and implements studio projects based on provided objectives and lesson plans for students aged 3-18
Participates in the development and evaluation of relevant and accessible programming for a range of ages and abilities
Promotes and safeguards the welfare of students and vulnerable adults following AGA policies and codes of conduct
Participates in ongoing research of museum education pedagogy and practice
Engages students and the public in conversation about exhibitions and their key messages through educational and interpretative lines of inquiry
Participates in the investigation and experimentation of featured studio art-making practices
Maintains and prepares art studios and learning spaces
Upholds a regularized pattern of communication with supervisor and support staff.
Completes all assignments and required readings
Attends regular training sessions and evaluation meetings as scheduled
Carries out related administrative duties leading up to and following program sessions

Qualifications

Ability to communicate fluently, both orally and in writing, in French and English
Experience teaching and mentoring in the target language
Possesses an undergraduate or graduate degree in education, fine arts, art history, museum studies or a related field, or is working towards this
Experience working with kids and youth
Knowledge of the Alberta Program of Studies and current research in Education
Knowledge of art history and contemporary art-making practices
Experience with studio artmaking
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Flexible and able to adapt instructional practices to diverse audiences
Team player with the ability to work independently

Special Requirements

Successful completion of records check including working with vulnerable populations
Successful completion of First Aid Training

This is a part-time position. Assigned shifts are based on programming needs and work hours fluctuate weekly; no minimum hours are guaranteed. Required availability is 12-28 hours per week with exceptions. May be requested to work overtime, evenings, and weekends outside of stated availability

Deadline: October 18, 2024.

Please submit a cover letter and resume by email to careers@youraga.ca

Attn: Dara Armsden, Head of Education and Learning

This posting will remain open until filled.

The Art Gallery of Alberta

The Art Gallery of Alberta respectfully acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 Territory, the traditional land of diverse Indigenous peoples including the Cree, Nitsitapi / Blackfoot, Metis, Nakota Sioux, Iroquois, Dene, Ojibway/ Saulteaux/Anishinaabe. We also acknowledge all of the Indigenous, Inuit and Metis peoples who make Edmonton their home today.

The Art Gallery of Alberta is an equal-opportunity employer serving diverse communities. We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Reporting to the Head of Education and Learning, Part-time Gallery Educators are responsible for the preparation and delivery of unique, accessible, and age-appropriate programming for students, families, youth, and adults. The Educator must understand museum education practices and meet ethical standards set out by the Canadian Museums Association Code of Conduct and Ethics.