People, Place, Prosperity

Working within our Strategic Plan, Cambridge Connected, and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision: A place for people to prosper – alive with opportunity. 

Job Profile

We are looking for Arts Instructors to lead sewing classes, pottery classes and visual arts classes.

What you will be doing

Sewing Instructor: You will develop and lead dynamic, engaging sewing and fabric art classes for learners of all ages at the Cambridge Centre for the Arts that inspire children to learn, grow and use their skills to imaginatively and creatively express themselves.

• Develop and lead fabric art classes using a variety of media, techniques and themes including summer camps, after-school, Saturday programs and weekend workshops
• Keep program rooms and supplies organized
• Greet and orient children and parents to the facility and programs
• Maintain health and safety regulations; ensure code of conduct is followed 

Pottery Instructor: You will develop and teach pottery classes for learners of all ages. 

• Instructor is expected to teach learners with diverse backgrounds and abilities hand building techniques, working on the wheel, and glazing skills in an engaging and enthusiastic manner that encourages and supports participants in their creativity, learning and skill development
• Ensures safety and well-being of students, follows all required studio and City procedures, and interacts in a constructive manner with parents of younger participants
• Maintains a tidy, functioning studio space
• Communicates and interacts with patrons and staff in a positive, effective, professional manner.

Visual Arts Instructor: You will develop and lead dynamic, engaging visual art programs for learners of all ages at the Cambridge Centre for the Arts.

• Develop and lead visual art programs using a variety of media, techniques and themes including summer camps, after school, Saturday programs and weekend workshops
• Keep program rooms and supplies organized
• Greet and orient children and parents to facility and programs
• Maintain health and safety regulations; ensure code of conduct is followed

Education

• High school Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
• Post-secondary degree in Visual Art of equivalent considered an asset

Experience and Knowledge

• Extensive experience in the medium of focuse, ie. sewing and fabric arts, pottery, visual art etc.
• Additional training in Childhood Education, Recreation or similar (considered an asset)
• Demonstrated experience developing and leading arts programs using a variety of media, techniques and themes for children ages 6-13
• Keen and enthusiastic attitude and approach to children, parents and arts programming
• Excellent organizational and customer service skills

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Rate of pay

The hourly rate range is from $20 to $40 and will be determined based on experience and education/training.

Hours of work

Hours of work are dependent on the number of participants taking part in our programs; as such, there are no minimum hours associated with this position. Mandatory on-line and in person training sessions to be scheduled periodically.

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To apply, please visit www.cambridge.ca/careers. This posting closes on August 15, 2025.

Accommodation needs and protection of privacy

The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment.

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity.

We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Contact [email protected] to make your needs known in advance.

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