KIAC is seeking Yukon-based instructors for Youth Art Enrichment, a four-day intensive arts program for Yukon high school students, held in Dawson City, Yukon in March, 2018. Each instructor will teach a group of eight to twelve students in their selected medium for the duration of the program.
The goal of the Youth Art Enrichment program is to provide Yukon high school aged students with an intensive learning experience in one discipline, giving students the time to develop skills and to learn from professional artists.
Examples of previous Youth Art Enrichment courses include: Encaustics, Screen-printing, Digital Photography, Carving, Film, Animation, Improv & Acting, Mixed Media, Beading, Drawing, Painting, Paper-making.
Qualifications:
Interested candidates should be practicing artists who have experience working with and instructing youth (ages 14 and up) in an intensive classroom environment. Candidates should also have excellent communication and organizational skills.
Duration:
March 18-23, 2018 (program runs from March 19-22)
Wage:
$35/hr for class time, preparation, the final exhibition, and clean up – a total of 38 hours. A travel subsidy, meals and accommodation for out-of-town instructors are also provided.
How to apply:
Complete a YAE Instructor Application, found here:
YAE-Instructor-Application-2018
*please note: successful candidates will be required to provide a criminal record check
Closing Date for Applications: Dec 29, 2017 @ 4:30 pm
For more info or to submit an application, contact:
Programs Manager – programs@kiac.ca