Reporting to the Head of Education and Learning, Part-time Bilingual Educators are responsible for the preparation and delivery of unique, accessible, and age-appropriate programming for students, families, youth, and adults. Bilingual Educators create a nurturing and encouraging environment that supports language acquisition and practice. Bilingual Educators understand museum education practices and meet ethical standards set out by the Canadian Museums Association Code of Conduct and Ethics.

Prepares and delivers interactive gallery programs that follow set objectives for students aged 3-18

Prepares and implements studio projects based on provided objectives and lesson plans for students aged 3-18

Participates in the development and evaluation of relevant and accessible programming for a range of ages and abilities

Promotes and safeguards the welfare of students and vulnerable adults following AGA policies and codes of conduct

Participates in ongoing research of museum education pedagogy and practice

Engages students and the public in conversation about exhibitions and their key messages through educational and interpretative lines of inquiry

Participates in the investigation and experimentation of featured studio art-making practices

Maintains and prepares art studios and learning spaces

Upholds a regularized pattern of communication with supervisor and support staff.

Completes all assignments and required readings





Attends regular training sessions and evaluation meetings as scheduled

Carries out related administrative duties leading up to and following program sessions

Qualifications

Ability to communicate fluently, both orally and in writing, in French and English

Experience teaching and mentoring in the target language

Possesses an undergraduate or graduate degree in education, fine arts, art history, museum studies or a related field, or is working towards this

Experience working with kids and youth

Knowledge of the Alberta Program of Studies and current research in Education

Knowledge of art history and contemporary art-making practices

Experience with studio artmaking

Excellent organisational and time management skills

Adaptable and able to adapt instructional practices to diverse audiences

Team player with the ability to work independently

Special Requirements

Successful completion of records check including working with vulnerable populations

Successful completion of First Aid Training

This is a part-time position. Assigned shifts are based on programming needs and work hours fluctuate weekly; no minimum hours are guaranteed. Required availability is 12-28 hours per week with exceptions. May be requested to work overtime, evenings, and weekends outside of stated availability

Attn: Dara Armsden, Head of Education and Learning

This posting will remain open until filled.

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📌 Part-Time Bilingual Educator (French) (Alberta)
🏢 Youraga
📍 Alberta