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Position Title: Youth Programs Assistant 

About the Position 

The Youth Programs Assistant will facilitate the Regional Youth Creators Club (RYCC), an extension of the HWHG Youth Creators Guild (YCG). The Regional Youth Creators Club is a free drop-in program for youth (ages 12 – 17) taking place in community partner sites outside of the Tri-City. The goal of the program is to teach a variety of arts and crafts skills while having a space to connect with their peers. As a Youth Programs Assistant, you will plan, prep, and facilitate a monthly drop-in workshop at two community partner sites within the region.  

Positions available: 2 
Contract length: 8 Months
Expected start & end date: September 8, 2026 – June 18, 2026 
Job Types: Part-time, Contract 
Shift length & schedule: Approximately 109 hours over duration for contract – includes 16 hrs. planning & prep time (completed week of September 8 & December 28, 2026). Shift time 4.25 hrs. for travel & program facilitation (approx. 2 shifts per month). Specific shift times for workshops TBD pending community partner availability. Must be available on weekday evenings from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. 
Salary: $30/hr. + 4% vacation pay ($31.20/hr.) 

About Us 

Homer Watson House & Gallery is the oldest operating art gallery in Ontario and one of the oldest galleries in Canada.  Our mission is to preserve and celebrate the legacy of Homer Watson’s creative spirit by stimulating the appreciation, enjoyment, and practice of the visual arts. 

Duties include but are not limited to: 

  • Welcoming and greeting youth and parents. 
  • Fixed hours to prepare and facilitate art lessons for youth ages 12 – 17. 
  • Studio maintenance & material preparation. 
  • Supervision of youth during programming hours. 
  • Monitoring and engaging with youth during lessons.  
  • Ensure the safety of all participants at all times. 
  • Communicate with the Programming Coordinator on an ongoing basis. 
  • Complete post workshop data entry & feedback survey. 

Qualifications 

  • Minimum 1 year experience teaching/instructing/facilitating art or arts related subjects to youth ages 12 – 17. 
  • Keen and enthusiastic attitude and approach to youth focused arts programming. 
  • Have excellent communication, organization, and customer service skills. 
  • Have a good understanding of HWHG and what we do. 
  • Are willing to learn new skills. 

Requirements 

  • Access to a vehicle and ability to drive. 
  • Previous experience working with youth. 
  • Ability to teach a wide array of art mediums including but not limited to watercolour, acrylic painting, fibre art, sculpture and printmaking. 
  • Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check. 
  • Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. 

Accommodation needs and protection of privacy. 

The Homer Watson House & Gallery is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate the needs of qualified applicants under the Human Rights Code in all parts of the recruitment and hiring process. Please contact the Public Programs & Education Coordinator to make your needs known in advance, with the nature of any accommodations that you may require in respect to any materials or processes used to ensure your full and equal participation throughout the recruitment and hiring process. 

Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely to determine eligibility for employment with the Homer Watson House & Gallery only. 

A Note on Qualifications 

We believe there are many ways you could be qualified for this position – we value what you have learned in the classroom and outside, equally. Let us know your relevant experience and knowledge and why you are suited to this position.  

Application Submission 

To apply, please submit a resume/CV and a small portfolio of your work with a short explanation of why you’d like to teach at HWHG. 

Applications to be submitted as one document to Tanner van Vliet (They/Them), Education & Public Programs Coordinator: programs@homerwatson.on.ca by Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 4:00 pm. 

 We thank all applicants for their submission. Candidates selected to advance beyond the screening stage will be contacted. 

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