Careers
About the Position
As a Summer Youth Programs Assistant, you will run our summer sessions of the Youth Creators Guild. HWHG Youth Creators Guild is a space for youth (ages 12-17) to learn a variety of arts and crafts skills while having a space to connect with their peers. Summer meetings will occur 2 times per week, each meeting running for 2.5 hrs.
Contract length: 9 weeks
Expected start & end date: July 6, 2026 – August 28, 2026. Applicants must be available for the full contract length. Successful applicants will receive paid training, date and time TBD.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Shift length & weekly schedule: 4 hr. Shift, 2 times per week, 8 hrs. total per week. Weekday afternoons. Opportunities for additional hours – weekday evenings, & weekend daytime for other programs or bookings.
Salary: $24.96 per hour
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 safety of all participants at all times.
- Communicate with the Programming Coordinator on an ongoing basis.
- Assist with summer camp activities as needed. Provide additional support during programming such as materials preparation, 1:1 participant support, tidying, and other tasks assigned by direct supervisor.
- Opportunities to assist with other onsite programs including guided tours and workshops.
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.
- Education/ECE training and working with children is an asset.
Requirements
- Previous experience working with youth.
- Ability to teach a wide array of art mediums including but not limited to watercolour, acrylic painting, fibre art (embroidery, weaving, crochet), sculpture (kiln fired clay).
- 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 Friday, May 22, 2026, at 4:00 pm.
We thank all applicants for their submission. Candidates selected to advance beyond the screening stage will be contacted.
Position Summary
HWHG Art Instructors deliver high-quality, inclusive, and engaging arts programming to youth and adults. Painting instructors will teach beginner to intermediate level courses in acrylic and/or oil painting, open to various painting styles. Encourage and foster the artistic growth of each student.
Contract length: Ongoing
Expected start & end date: August – December 2026, potential to carry into 2027.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract.
Salary: $35/hr. for instructional time.
Number of positions available: multiple.
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.
Expectations & Duties
- Plans, organizes, implements, and instructs acrylic and/or oil painting programs for youth and/or adults.
- Provides demonstrations regarding tool use, equipment, and technical aspects related to the art program in the specified medium appropriate to the skill level of the class.
- Educates students on Health & Safety procedures to be followed specific to the medium.
- Advertise and promote the program in conjunction with HWHG.
- Instructs all classes on the dates and times as agreed, being responsible for the safety and supervision of program participants.
- Communicates with the Program Coordinator regarding any program information, material needs, changes to course content, and course feedback.
- Identifies and reports any issues with studio equipment.
- Return the studio to its original condition of cleanliness and good repair at the end of each session.
- Ensuring that any material provided by HWHG has been cleaned or returned to their designed storage area.
- Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of their program.
- Use their own materials and supplies for demonstrations unless approved by HWHG prior to the program.
Qualifications
- Considerable teaching experience in a related field or art discipline for youth & adults.
- Keen and enthusiastic attitude and approach to programming.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational and customer service skills.
- Technical knowledge and experience related to the specified medium, including studio experience.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety practices in relation to working in the studio arts and specified medium.
- Available during weekday evenings and weekends in the daytime and evenings. Work as required seasonally, including occasional work at specific events and exhibits.
- Have a good understanding of HWHG and what we do.
- A Degree or Diploma in the specified medium OR equivalent combination of education and experience is an asset.
Requirements
- Previous experience teaching/facilitating/instructing.
- Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check.
- Must attend and successfully complete related mandatory in-studio training session(s).
- 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 Friday, May 22, 2026, at 4:00 pm.
We thank all applicants for their submission. Candidates selected to advance beyond the screening stage will be contacted.
Position Summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic Pottery Instructor to join the HWHG team, delivering high-quality, inclusive, and engaging arts programming to youth and adults. In this role, you will teach beginner to intermediate level courses in wheel throwing and/or hand-building techniques. The ideal candidate is passionate about encouraging students and fostering their artistic growth.
Contract length: Ongoing
Expected start & end date: August – December 2026, potential to carry into 2027.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract.
Salary: $35/hr. for instructional time, $16.55/hr. for studio maintenance.
Number of positions available: multiple.
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.
Expectation & Duties
- Plans, organizes, implements, and instructs Pottery programs for youth and/or adults.
- Provides demonstrations regarding tool use, equipment, and technical aspects related to the art program in the specified medium appropriate to the skill level of the class.
- Educates students on Health & Safety procedures to be followed specific to the medium.
- Advertise and promote the program in conjunction with HWHG.
- Instructs all classes on the dates and times as agreed, being responsible for the safety and supervision of program participants.
- Communicates with the Program Coordinator regarding any program information, material needs, changes to course content, and course feedback.
- Identifies and reports any issues with studio equipment.
- Complete studio maintenance after each class including but not limited to; cleaning wheels, tables, tools, returning materials, covering pots, etc.
- Assist with studio organization such as pot management, labeling shelves, etc.
- Coordinate and communicate with Studio Technician to complete firings, replenish materials, and ask for support as needed.
- Ensuring that any material provided by HWHG has been cleaned or returned to their designed storage area.
- Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of their program.
- Ensure clay and other materials are used/distributed according to set material amounts for each workshop or course.
Qualifications
- Considerable teaching experience in a related field or art discipline for youth & adults.
- Keen and enthusiastic attitude and approach to programming.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational and customer service skills.
- Technical knowledge and experience related to the specified medium, including studio experience.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety practices in relation to working in the studio arts and specified medium.
Available during weekday evenings and weekends in the daytime and evenings. Work as required seasonally, including occasional work at specific events and exhibits.
- Have a good understanding of HWHG and what we do.
- A Degree or Diploma in the specified medium OR equivalent combination of education and experience is an asset.
Requirements
- Previous experience teaching/facilitating/instructing.
- Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check.
- Must attend and successfully complete related mandatory in-studio training session(s).
- 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 Friday, May 22, 2026, at 4:00 pm.
We thank all applicants for their submission. Candidates selected to advance beyond the screening stage will be contacted.
Position Summary
HWHG Art Instructors deliver high-quality, inclusive, and engaging arts programming to youth and adults. Printmaking instructors will teach beginner to intermediate level courses in various printmaking processes (Lino Block, Gelli Plate, Cyanotype, etc.) open to various mediums/techniques. Encourage and foster the artistic growth of each student.
Contract length: Ongoing
Expected start & end date: August – December 2026, potential to carry into 2027.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract.
Salary: $35/hr. for instructional time.
Number of positions available: multiple.
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.
Expectations & Duties
- Plans, organizes, implements, and instructs printmaking programs for youth and/or adults.
- Provides demonstrations regarding tool use, equipment, and technical aspects related to the art program in the specified medium appropriate to the skill level of the class.
- Educates students on Health & Safety procedures to be followed specific to the medium.
- Advertise and promote the program in conjunction with HWHG.
- Instructs all classes on the dates and times as agreed, being responsible for the safety and supervision of program participants.
- Communicates with the Program Coordinator regarding any program information, material needs, changes to course content, and course feedback.
- Identifies and reports any issues with studio equipment.
- Return the studio to its original condition of cleanliness and good repair at the end of each session.
- Ensuring that any material provided by HWHG has been cleaned or returned to their designed storage area.
- Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of their program.
- Use their own materials and supplies for demonstrations unless approved by HWHG prior to the program.
Qualifications
- Considerable teaching experience in a related field or art discipline for youth & adults.
- Keen and enthusiastic attitude and approach to programming.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational and customer service skills.
- Technical knowledge and experience related to the specified medium, including studio experience.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety practices in relation to working in the studio arts and specified medium.
- Available during weekday evenings and weekends in the daytime and evenings. Work as required seasonally, including occasional work at specific events and exhibits.
- Have a good understanding of HWHG and what we do.
- A Degree or Diploma in the specified medium OR equivalent combination of education and experience is an asset.
Requirements
- Previous experience teaching/facilitating/instructing.
- Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check.
- Must attend and successfully complete related mandatory in-studio training session(s).
- 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 Friday, May 22, 2026, at 4:00 pm.
We thank all applicants for their submission. Candidates selected to advance beyond the screening stage will be contacted.