Posted 8 days ago
Ceramic Arts Instructor
@ City of Surrey
British Columbia
Overview
The City of Surrey is hiring a temporary auxiliary Ceramic Arts Instructor for its Culture Division at $33.70 per hour. The instructor teaches wheel throwing, hand building and surface decorating to preschool, children, youth and adult participants, including spring break and summer camps.
Pay:
$33.70 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Deliver ceramic art classes for preschool to adult participants
- Prepare lesson plans and supply lists for each class, camp or workshop
- Set up, take down and maintain program space
- Maintain a clean and safe studio environment
Requirements summary:
- Degree or diploma in visual arts, art education or related field, or related experience
- Minimum one year of teaching experience
- Current Emergency First Aid with CPR-C certificate
- Valid BC driver's licence is an asset
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-30
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Education |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Emergency First Aid with CPR-C, Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Visual arts, Art education |
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City of Surrey
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We are one of the fastest growing, culturally diverse cities in Canada. We are a forward thinking, globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. Our combination of entrepreneurial approach, big city resources, and remarkable growth have given us opportunities to build an inclusive and sustainable city where people can live, work and play. Social Media Terms of Use:
- LinkedIn followers
- 41,038
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 2,367
- Reported office locations
- 13450 104 Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia V3T 1V8, CA
- 6651 148 St, Surrey, British Columbia, CA
- 9353 160 St, Surrey, British Columbia, CA
- 2336 166 St, Surrey, British Columbia, CA
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- City of Surrey
- Specialties
- City Government
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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We are one of the fastest growing, culturally diverse cities in Canada. We are a forward thinking, globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. Our combination of entrepreneurial approach, big city resources, and remarkable growth have given us opportunities to build an inclusive and sustainable city where people can live, work and play. Social Media…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Surrey, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1879 |
| Specialties | City Government |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 18 |
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Overview
As one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. City of Surrey employees are talented innovators, inspired by meaningful work and the opportunity to drive our city and their careers forward. Build a City. Build a Future at the City of Surrey.
Employment Status
Instructor - Auxiliary
Scope
Are you passionate about ceramic arts and enjoy teaching various skill levels and techniques? Join the City of Surrey's Culture Division and contribute to high-quality arts education in the community.
Ceramic arts instruction may include, but is not limited to, wheel throwing, hand building, and surface decorating. Instructors may teach preschool, children, youth, and/or adult participants throughout the year, and may also choose to instruct youth and children's camps during spring break and summer.
Responsibilities
- Provide clear, thorough, and patient instruction to registrants.
- Deliver course content that fosters technical skill building and individual expression.
- Develop and facilitate developmentally appropriate ceramic art classes that are engaging and accessible.
- Submit lesson plans and supply lists for each class, camp, or workshop.
- Independently set up, take down, and maintain program space.
- Provide a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Maintain, and guide participants in maintaining, a clean and safe studio environment.
- Option to develop new program offerings and content.
Required skills include:
- Able to assess age appropriateness of lessons and materials.
- Classroom management.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently with initiative, as well as collaboratively within a team.
Qualifications
We are looking for dynamic, creative leaders with demonstrated knowledge and experience in art and art education. Our ideal candidates are effective communicators with strong classroom management skills.
The successful candidate will have:
- A degree/diploma in visual arts, art education, or a related field or related experience.
- A minimum of one year of teaching experience.
- Current Emergency First Aid with CPR-C certificate.
- A Valid BC Driver's License is an asset.
Other Information
Number of Job Openings: 1
Hourly Rate: $33.70
Conditions of Employment
This position requires completion of a Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check.
Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Closing Date
This job will be posted until November 20, 2026.
Our Values
Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community
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