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Children’s Drawing Instructor
Service Provider Opportunity

CICS is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to empower newcomers in settling and integrating as contributing members of Canadian society through diverse, professional and innovative programs and services. We work to enable newcomers to fully integrate, participate and contribute to all spheres of Canadian society. Our success stems from our workforce culture bound by three core values: Compassion, Inclusion and Collaboration.

Location: CICS Immigrant Resource Centre, 2330 Midland Avenue, Toronto, ON M1S 5G5
Assignment Period: January 16–June 26, 2027
Schedule: Saturdays; class times listed below
Anticipated Paid Hours: 70 hours across 20 Saturdays, subject to sufficient enrolment
Hourly Rates: Level 1 — $26–$30; Level 2 — $28–$32, commensurate with the instructor’s experience
Application Deadline: November 6, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time

About the Opportunity

CICS is seeking a creative and experienced visual arts instructor to deliver its Fun with Drawing program for children aged 4–12.

This opportunity is suited to an arts educator or practising artist with experience teaching children. The instructor will bring artistic expertise and engaging teaching approaches to help students develop drawing skills, explore different media, and express their ideas with confidence.

Program Dates and Class Schedule

The assignment includes two terms, with ten sessions per class each term:

• Winter term: January 16–April 3, 2027; no classes on February 13 or March 27.
• Spring term: April 17–June 26, 2027; no classes on May 22.

The instructor must be available to deliver all three classes on scheduled Saturdays:

Class: A

Level and Age Group:Level 1 — Beginner, ages 4–9

Class Time:11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Class B

Level 1 — Beginner, ages 4–9

Class Time: 12:30–1:30 p.m.

Class C

Level 2 — Advanced, ages 9–12

Class Time: 2:00–3:20 p.m.

Scope of Services

• Develop a teaching outline for each ten-session term, identifying learning objectives, artistic techniques, activities, and materials appropriate to each level.
• Design and deliver engaging lessons that build students’ artistic skills progressively.
• Teach Level 1 students foundational drawing and colouring techniques through activities such as cartoon drawing, watercolour painting, and selected three-dimensional artwork.
• Teach Level 2 students sketching, composition, and colour techniques using watercolours, oil pastels, acrylics, and selected three-dimensional media.
• Demonstrate techniques clearly and provide constructive feedback that encourages creativity and independent artistic expression.
• Adapt instruction to students’ ages, abilities, and learning needs, using observation and completed artwork to assess progress.
• Independently manage the classroom and maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment in accordance with CICS procedures.
• Prepare instructional materials, identify supply requirements within the approved budget, and complete classroom setup and cleanup.
• Communicate professionally with parents and caregivers about children’s participation and progress.
• Maintain lesson plans and brief session notes, and coordinate with the Program Manager regarding supplies, scheduling, program concerns, and make-up sessions.

Qualifications

• A degree in Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Art Education, or a related discipline is preferred.
• A minimum of two years of experience teaching drawing or visual arts to children in a group setting.
• Demonstrated artistic proficiency in drawing, sketching, and colour techniques across a range of media.
• Ability to translate artistic knowledge into structured, engaging lessons for children at beginner and more advanced levels.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to engage and motivate young learners independently.
• A patient, encouraging teaching approach that supports different abilities and learning needs.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work respectfully with children and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English. Cantonese, Mandarin, or another language is an asset.
• Consistent availability for all three Saturday classes throughout the assignment.

Additional Requirements

• A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check before beginning the assignment.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification is an asset.

Paid Hours and Service Fees

Paid hours for January–June 2027 are calculated as follows:

• Class A — Level 1, Sessions/total paid hours: 20, Paid hours per session: 1, hourly $26–$30
• Class B — Level 1, Sessions/total paid hours: 20, Paid hours per session: 1, hourly $26–$30
• Class C — Level 2, Sessions/total paid hours: 30, Paid hours per session: 1.5 hours, hourly , $28–$32

Total: 70 hours

Rates will be commensurate with the instructor’s experience.

Paid hours do not include lesson preparation, setup, cleanup, or breaks. The instructor is responsible for setting up and cleaning up the program space. A 30-minute break is scheduled between 1:30 and 2:00 p.m.

The selected instructor will enter into a written service provider agreement with CICS outlining the scope of services, fees, payment terms, and cancellation and make-up arrangements.

Classes are subject to sufficient enrolment. The number of classes offered and total paid hours may vary accordingly.

How to Apply

Please email your résumé and a brief cover letter outlining your artistic background and experience teaching children to by November 6, 2026. Include “Children’s Drawing Instructor” in the subject line.

Applicants are welcome to include a link to an artwork or teaching portfolio, if available. Shortlisted applicants may be invited to an interview and a brief teaching demonstration.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

CICS is an equal opportunity employer. We provide accommodations during the recruitment process for persons with disabilities if required. This will be in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Disability Act and Ontario Human Rights Code. We thank all those who respond to this posting. Only those selected for further screening will be contacted. No telephone enquiries, please.

Pay: $26.00 per hour

Application question(s):

• A minimum of two years of experience teaching drawing or visual arts to children in a group setting.
• Demonstrated artistic proficiency in drawing, sketching, and colour techniques across a range of media.
• A degree in Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Art Education, or a related discipline is preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Work Location: In person