Art and Technology Instructor

About Us:

Young Guns is an independent art and design studio that offers mentorship and training for high-school students wanting to refine their technical skills and develop professional portfolios for post-secondary application. At the core of our studio, we want our students to experience deeper engagement by approaching their practice with an open mind and inward reflection.

Job Description:

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Art and Technology Instructor to join our studio. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the intersection of art and technology, and a commitment to inspiring students through engaging and interactive instruction.

The instructor will lead a workshop that incorporates AI, Programming, and Media Arts. The workshop will culminate in the completion of a project that will stand out in our students’ portfolios and inspire their futures (e.g. the coding and fabrication of an interactive art installation with robotics). We’re looking for someone who has a relevant creative body of work. In addition to inspiring our students, the instructor may also deepen their own artistic practice.

The workshop will take place at Young Guns Studio between April-May 2025 over the course of 5-7 sessions. Each session is 2-3 hours. Classes will take place after school hours on weekdays and/or on weekends. Around 5-10 students will be enrolled in the workshop. Our students are mostly grade 10-12. If you have a great idea for a workshop that requires different parameters, like more time to carry out a more complicated project, tell us about it in your cover letter.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop the workshop curriculum; incorporate AI, Programming, and Media Arts.
• Lead a creative project that prepares art students for a world of AI — centering human skills that AI can’t replace, while also developing toolkits to stay on top of, and implement, AI.
• Foster a supportive and stimulating learning environment.
• Stay updated on the latest developments in the intersection of art and technology, and integrate new insights into the curriculum.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Software, Electronics, Fine Arts, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience with highschool students.
• Strong knowledge of programming, AI, robotics, and fabrication techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Compensation: $50 – $80 per hour (Commensurate with experience)

Application Process:

Interested candidates must apply via Indeed, or via email to hiring@ygteam.ca. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Submit all of the following mandatory information:

1. Your cover letter detailing the following:

• The content, approach, and general flow of the workshop you would like to teach. Refer to the requirements in the “Job Description” portion of this listing.
• The project you want to lead, and how it is relevant to your own creative body of work.
• Technical details for consideration, e.g. the structure (individual/group project), what facilities you need (specific software, equipment) etc.
• How you intend on incorporating AI in a meaningful way.- What skills you want to pass on to the next generation the most. (Both hard skills and soft skills)
• Your teaching philosophy and experience, and why you care about educating young minds.

2. Your current resume/CV.

3. Your portfolio, curated to highlight relevant works. Alternatively, links to relevant pages on your artist website.

4. Contact information for three professional references. Include their name, company, position, and email address.

We only accept applications via Indeed or hiring@ygteam.ca. Please do not call or show up to our studio unannounced regarding this job listing. Please do not send applications to our general inquiries inbox. Those communication methods are focused on our students. We understand the drive to be proactive and stand out, but it won’t help your application. If you submit all the mandatory info to Indeed or hiring@ygteam.ca, you will be seen and considered.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 2-3 months

Pay: $50.00-$80.00 per hour

Expected hours: 3 – 6 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Provide your cover letter detailing the following:

— The content, approach, and general flow of the workshop you would like to teach. Refer to the requirements in the “Job Description” portion of this listing.
— The project you want to lead, and how it is relevant to your own creative body of work.
— Technical details for consideration, e.g. the structure (individual/group project), what facilities you need (specific software, equipment) etc.
— How you intend on incorporating AI in a meaningful way.
— What skills you want to pass on to the next generation the most. (Both hard skills and soft skills)
— Your teaching philosophy and experience, and why you care about educating young minds.

You may submit your response inline, upload a document, or link to a file sharing platform like Google Drive or Dropbox.

• Provide your portfolio, curated to highlight relevant works.

You may link to a file sharing platform like Google Drive or Dropbox, or link to relevant pages on your artist website.

• Provide contact information for three professional references. Include their name, company, position, and email address.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (required)

Experience:

• teaching: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-03-10
Expected start date: 2025-04-13