On-Call Educator, Bilingual

Job Description

<p>About the McMichael</p><p>The McMichael Canadian Art Collection ranks among Canada's top public galleries in size and</p><p>significance. The McMichael's permanent collection consists of over 6,500 artworks by Tom Thomson,</p><p>the Group of Seven, their contemporaries, and First Nations, Métis, Inuit and contemporary artists who</p><p>have contributed to the development of Canadian art. The gallery welcomes on average more than</p><p>110,000 visitors annually. In addition to school groups and the general public, the gallery hosts</p><p>weddings, corporate, social and fundraising events.</p><p>Role Description</p><p>The McMichael Canadian Art Collection is currently seeking bilingual (French/English) On-call</p><p>Educators for summer public tours and through the 2026 academic school year. As part of a team of</p><p>professional educators and interpreters, McMichael on-call Educators actively participate in</p><p>delivering tour programs at the McMichael gallery for the public at all levels.</p><p>Job Requirements</p><p>BA or enrolment in BA program in art history, studio art, education or</p><p>another relevant discipline, with excellent public presentation and communication skills. Knowledge</p><p>of Canadian and Indigenous art, experience teaching in French and working with diverse or special</p><p>needs audience are assets. Priority is given to candidates who are BIPOC with the above passion for</p><p>art and teaching.</p><p>Tasks and Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Deliver established educational tours and programs to school, private, adult and corporate groups consistent with McMichael Canadian Art Collection practices in English and French.</li><li>Tours and programs are delivered both on-site and off-site in person as outreach programs (mileage reimbursement for off site tours).</li><li>Supervise students and help with studio preparation, through the lunch hour as required.</li><li>Studio preparation and support with tour/studio material organization, and independent learning related to exhibitions.</li><li>Attend and participate in department and gallery meeting, training, and lecture sessions.</li></ul><p>Rate of pay is $21.00 /hour, increasing to $22.00 and $23.00 after working a set amount of hours.</p><p>Please apply by forwarding a cover letter and resume by February 6, 2026 to </p><p>We thank all candidates for their applications; only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.</p>