Posted by Harbourfront Centre
Harbourfront Centre is an innovative non-profit cultural organization renowned for offering artistic, educational and recreational programming across a beautiful 10-acre campus at the heart of Toronto’s waterfront. With events and activities for a diverse public that enliven, educate and entertain, we welcome visitors year-round, fostering a sense of community and celebrating Canadian culture and the rich mosaic of cultures from around the world.
Our School Visits is an innovative field-trip centre that provides hands-on, curriculum-based learning experiences through multidisciplinary programs. Within its portfolio, Waterfront Explorations is a unique spring program offering activities related to Toronto’s urban waterfront.
We are currently seeking several enthusiastic and engaging Educators, Waterfront Explorations to teach a combination of Visual Arts and Urban Studies programming to students in the age range of K-Grade 8.
- Position Title: Educator, Waterfront Explorations
- Department: School Visits
- Reporting To: Manager, School Visits
- Number of Vacancies: 2-4
- Type of Employment: Seasonal contract, May & June 2025
- Hours of Work: Varied hours as available based on program registrations and organizational need, ranging from 0-5 work days per week
- Pay Rate: $20 per hour
- Work Location: On site, at our Toronto waterfront campus
Duties
- Teach a variety of workshops to a diverse range of students daily, ranging in age from pre-kindergarten to grade 8.
- Prepare, monitor, and reset all classroom spaces.
- Monitor students’ progress, provide assistance and encouragement, and pace workshop to meet students’ needs, ensuring inclusion of all students remains top priority.
- Engage with program documentation and resources and facilitate existing Waterfront Explorations programs to the School Visit standard.
- Provide superior customer service to visiting teachers and student groups.
- Take ownership of student safety during an emergency procedure.
- Keep inventories up to date and in good order, communicate to the School Visits Full Time staff when materials are running low.
- Maintain personal schedule through online scheduling software.
Requirements
- Some training in education and or/child development (B.Ed., E.C.E., M.T., or equivalent) is required. We encourage candidates who are working towards completion of a formal degree in Education and/or who have dedicated commitment to creating inclusive learning spaces for children and youth to apply.
- Able to work with students of all ages and abilities. Please note: Waterfront Explorations workshops are facilitated to students ages 4-13.
- Able to work independently and take ownership for all aspects of programming (set-up, clean-up, supply management).
- Able to motivate and engage students during their time in our workshops.
- Solid organizational skills to manage one’s workday appropriately (timing of workshop, safe arrival and departure, lunch routine, classroom space, required materials, etc.).
- Capable of taking ownership of student safety during an emergency procedure.
- Must be able to attend a mandatory staff training between Thursday May 1- Monday May 5, 2025.
- Able to provide or willing to obtain a Criminal Background Check and/or Vulnerable Sector Screening.
- Relevant experience leading workshops with children in any formal or informal setting (school, gallery, museum, before/after school program, camp) is highly desirable.
- Bilingual (English-French, with emphasis on oral proficiency).
- Ability to work outdoors, as this program takes students outside to explore the waterfront.
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Non-Canadian applicants must have a valid employment Visa and proper documentation authorizing their ability to work in Canada for the full duration of the contract.
Our Values
At Harbourfront Centre, our values—Open, Brave, Rigorous, and Kind—reflect our commitment to inclusivity, imaginative risk-taking, excellence, and respect, ensuring enriching experiences for all.
How To Apply
Harbourfront Centre’s School Visits team is dedicated to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are passionate about supporting participants of all ages and abilities in their growth and development. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, regardless of race, ancestry, ethnic origin, place of origin, color, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, creed, citizenship, or disability.
Acceptable applications must include a current resume and a cover letter. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply by contacting jobs@harbourfrontcentre.com by no later than February 28, 2025. Please quote Educator, Waterfront Explorations in the subject line of your application. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
We are committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and invite applicants to request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.