5 Arts jobs in Toronto

Language Arts Faculty for Gifted and Talented Young Minds

Job Description

Brain Power Enrichment Programs is on the lookout for a passionate and inspiring Language Arts educator (with a particular recruitment focus at the moment for Grade 1-5), skilled in igniting the intellectual curiosity of bright and talented students. Our mission is to foster the growth of our students not just as learners, but as critical thinkers, eloquent writers, and future leaders. We delve deep into the Humanities, exploring sophisticated vocabulary, riveting fiction and non-fiction, the history of ideas, and the art of expressive and effective writing.

As an award-winning after-school program renowned for our commitment to academic excellence, Brain Power has been transforming the educational landscape for gifted students. Our classes cater to bright students (grades 1-12) who are not just academically advanced but are also eager to challenge the boundaries of traditional education. Classes are two hours per week for 34 weeks.

We invite you to join our team of star educators across our campuses in Toronto (Downtown, Midtown and North Toronto, Etobicoke), Markham, and Oakville. We have a particular need in Markham, North York, and Mississauga. Here, you will lead small groups of approximately 6-12 students through an established and exhilarating curriculum. You will also have the opportunity to network and grow with other advanced degree holders and experts! This part-time, freelance opportunity offers the flexibility to work in the evenings and on weekends, allowing you to impact the lives of our super-smart and inspiring students outside conventional hours.

Why Brain Power?

• Work with the Brightest : Be part of an intellectually stimulating environment that challenges both teacher and student to reach new heights. Our students are eager to grow!
• Innovative Curriculum : Engage with an exciting curriculum that goes beyond the standard to include critical thinking, a history of ideas, interdisciplinary connections, and advanced writing techniques. All materials provided. For candidates with a specific interest or speciality, we also provide you with an innovation sandbox to try out new teaching ideas and workshops, if you wish.
• Small Class Sizes : With approximately 6-12 students per class, you get the chance to make a significant impact on each student's learning journey.
• Flexibility : Enjoy the flexibility of part-time, freelance work tailored to fit into evening and weekend schedules.
• Competitive Compensation : Earn a competitive salary, commensurate with your experience and the transformative educational experiences you bring to our students.
• Professional Development with Peers : Benefit from our comprehensive training program designed to enhance the teaching skills of advanced degree holders. Your peers and colleagues are also advanced degree holders and our culture is similar to an exploratory University environment!

Ideal Candidate:

• Educational Background : A University Degree is required, with a preference for candidates holding a Masters PhD.
• Experience : We provide training to advanced degree holders to ensure you are well-prepared. Teaching certification is not required, although preferred for primary-level classes.
• Location : Ability to reliably commute to our campuses in Toronto, Markham, or Oakville.

How to Apply:

If you are driven by a desire to inspire young minds, foster a love for language arts and writing, and contribute to the intellectual growth of our future leaders, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Brain Power to embark on a rewarding journey of educational excellence, innovation, and inspiration.

Job Description

Salary:

The Azrieli Foundation is one of Canadas largest philanthropic foundations, supporting initiatives in education, science & healthcare, research and the arts. Through strategic grants and partnerships, we strive to foster innovation, empowerment and drive positive change within these critical sectors in Canada and Israel.

The Azrieli Music, Arts and Culture Centre (AMACC) is a catalyst, key funder and strategic partner in creating a resilient, impactful and connected arts sector, where all Canadians can experience and deepen their relationship to the arts. Over the next five years (2025-2030), AMACCs primary goal is to foster a more accessible arts sector, where more Canadians can engage with excellent arts experiences that reflect their cultural needs and advance their quality of life and learning.

Position Summary

The Executive Assistant (EA) will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operations of the AMACC by providing high-level executive and project management support to the Managing Director. As a trusted partner, the EA will act with discretion, diplomacy, and excellent judgment in supporting both internal operations and external engagements.

The ideal candidate will bring a proactive and experienced approach to administrative support, meeting preparation, documentation, coordination of external relations, and will serve as a key liaison with the Centres advisory council and sector partners. The preferred candidate will be bilingual (English/French), but if you are a great fit otherwise, wed still encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Administrative Support

• Manage the calendar, travel arrangements, and scheduling of internal and external meetings for the Managing Director and team members
• Prepare, edit, and coordinate briefing notes, presentations, reports, and other documentation to support strategic decision-making and program activities
• Maintain contact databases, tracking engagements, and supporting relationship stewardship activities
• Track action items and follow-ups to ensure timely execution and alignment with AMACC priorities
• Direct or handle inbound inquiries from external partners and prospective grantee organizations, triaging requests and working to ensure smooth and timely responses
• Maintain well-organized electronic and physical filing systems

Project and Operational Support

• Provide high-functioning project management support for key initiatives and special projects led by the Managing Director
• Coordinate timelines, stakeholders, and resource tracking to ensure milestones are met on various projects and tasks as directed by the Managing Director
• Work with the broader AMAAC team and Grants staff of the Foundation to meet AMAAC objectives
• Collaborate with other Azrieli Foundation departments and administrative staff to ensure seamless internal communications and operational alignment
• Support thoughtful, effective and timely administration and logistics of the AMACC Advisory Council, including meeting scheduling, agenda preparation, minutes, and materials distribution
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Advisory Council members regarding all scheduling and information requests regarding AMAAC
• Support the expense reporting process for the AMAAC team
• Support the grants payments process for the AMAAC team

Qualifications and Competencies

• 3-5 years of experience in an executive assistant, senior administrative, or project coordination role; experience in the arts, philanthropy, or non-profit sector is an asset
• Bilingual (English/French) is preferred, but not required
• Strong project management skills and experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities; highly detail-oriented.
• Demonstrated discretion, sound judgment, and a mature, diplomatic approach in handling sensitive information and relationships
• Proactive and resourceful, with a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel), and familiarity with project management or CRM platforms
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Attributes and Personal Characteristics

• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion
• Ability to anticipate needs and be proactive
• Highly organized, efficient, and solutions-oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative spirit. A deep respect for and interest in the arts and culture sector

Our Values Azrieli Music, Arts and Culture Centre

The Azrieli Music, Arts and Culture Centre (AMACC) is a program of the Azrieli Foundation and shares in the Foundations commitment to creating meaningful, lasting impact through philanthropic leadership. AMACC brings a distinct focus and approach informed by the unique needs, opportunities, and communities within the arts and culture sector.

Excellence - We are on a quest for the exceptional: in ourselves, in our partners and in our grantees. We remain open to new definitions of excellence, recognizing that it will show up in different ways within a rapidly changing, increasingly inclusive, arts sector

Inclusive - From the most vulnerable to the most exceptional, we all have a contribution to make

Inspired - We are motivated by our work, and the work of our grantees, to keep a creative outlook and always grow closer to our goals

Intercultural - We value the unique perspectives of different cultures and approach them with curiosity, care, reciprocity and respect

Innovative - We are not afraid to challenge the status quo, to fail and to learn in the pursuit of better solutions to the arts sector's challenges

How We Work Azrieli Music, Arts and Culture Centre
The Azrieli Music, Arts and Culture Centre translates its values into action through a set of principles that guide our relationships, decisions, and investments.

Not going it alone Working with other funders and partners for greater impact

Seeding the garden Discover, seed, test, scale and encourage new things to emerge

Deepening inter-sectoral connections Working with other sectors to achieve our big audacious goal

Investing in Jewish arts & culture and Indigenous communities Prioritizing support for Jewish arts & culture and Indigenous organizations and creators

Building core relationships Building connections across community, bringing sector actors together

Living Our Values The Azrieli Foundation

The Azrieli Foundations values are the bedrock of our culture. They shape how we work, how we collaborate and how we make decisionsevery single day. Those who succeed at the Azrieli Foundation exemplify the core principles of:

• Integrity & respect
• Taking on big challenges
• Excellence
• Passion for making a difference
• Results-oriented mindset
• Sustainable impact

Inclusivity and Accessibility

Living our values means creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to contribute. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is one way we put those values into practice.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and value diverse backgrounds, abilities and ways of thinking. Diversity and inclusion make our organization strong, productive and innovative. Applicants with lived experience who identify as neurodivergent are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are committed to creating inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If you require an accommodation during the application or recruitment process, please reach out to

About the Foundation:

Driven by a strong belief in philanthropys powerful role and responsibility, the Azrieli Foundation empowers people by supporting a broad range of organizations, facilitating innovative outcomes and increasing knowledge and understanding in the search for practical and novel solutions.

With a firm conviction that everyone has potential, we work to open doors, break ground and nurture networks, empowering the most vulnerable to the most exceptional to achieve their best and contribute to society.

In addition to strategic philanthropic investments, the Azrieli Foundation operates several initiatives including the Azrieli Fellows Program, the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence, the Holocaust Survivor Memoirs Program, the Azrieli Music, Arts and Culture Centre and others.

Job Description: Salary: The Azrieli Foundation is one of Canadas largest philanthropic foundations, supporting initiatives in education, science & healthcare, research and the arts. Through strategic grants and partnerships, we strive to foster innovation, empowerment and drive positive change within these critical sectors in Canada and Israel. The Azrieli Music, Arts and Culture Centre (AMACC) is a catalyst, key funder and strategic partner in creating a resilient, impactful and connected arts sector, where all Canadians can experience and deepen their relationship to the arts. Over the next five years (2025-2030), AMACCs primary goal is to foster a more accessible arts sector, where more Canadians can engage with excellent arts experiences that reflect their cultural needs and advance their quality of life and learning. Position Summary: The Azrieli Foundation is seeking a Grants Manager to support the work of the Azrieli Music, Arts and Culture Centre (AMACC). Reporting to the AMACC Managing Director this role is responsible for advancing and administering AMACCs granting portfolio, across all funding levels. This includes identifying and assessing new funding opportunities, managing relationships with current and potential grantees, monitoring grants performance and impact, and contributing to the strategic direction of the AMACC granting stream. This role requires subject matter expertise, strategic leadership and hands-on grant management to ensure AMACCs philanthropic investments deliver meaningful, mission-aligned outcomes across the Canadian music, arts, and culture sectors. Responsibilities Grants ManagementManage the full lifecycle for all AMACC grants, from intake and assessment through to agreements, payments, reporting and closeout.Act as the primary point of contact for grantees, ensuring a high standard of communication, support and alignment with Foundation policies, practices, values and expectations.Prepare internal documentation, including assessment summaries and funding recommendations for review by Foundation leadership and Board.Maintain accurate and current MAC granting records.Prepare for and participate in all grants team meetings. Monitor grant outcomes and performance; develop KPIs and synthesize findings for continuous learning and strategic planning.Support and guide the AMACC Grants Coordinator in administrative and operational tasks related to granting. Sector Knowledge & Strategic AlignmentMaintain deep knowledge of developments across Canadas music, arts, and culture sectors and use that knowledge to shape AMACCs evolving granting priorities.Collaborate with the AMACC Managing Director and Advisory Council to develop and implement funding strategies aligned with AMACCs vision and the Foundations broader mission.Identify, evaluate, and recommend strategic funding and partnership opportunities.Contribute insights to cross-Foundation grantmaking discussions where appropriate.Foster a dynamic and engaged community around AMACCs granting activity, maintaining strong relationships with current and prospective grantees and stakeholders.Represent AMACC and the Azrieli Foundation at sector events, conferences, and grantee convenings.Ensure grantees accurately represent the Azrieli Foundation in public communications and materials in line with established brand standards. Qualifications Experience and EducationMinimum of 5 years of experience in grantmaking, cultural philanthropy, arts administration, or a related role within the nonprofit, public, or foundation sectorsDemonstrated experience managing a portfolio of grants or funding programs from intake through evaluationDirect experience working with organizations in the music, arts and culture sectors in CanadaPost-secondary education in a relevant field (e.g. arts administration, cultural studies, public policy, nonprofit management) is preferred Skills and KnowledgeStrong knowledge of key trends, institutions and issues in Canadian music, arts, and culture Excellent communication skillsboth written and verbalwith the ability to synthesize and present complex information clearly Advanced project management and organizational skills; capable of managing multiple timelines and priorities Strong analytical skills, including the ability to assess proposals and evaluate impact Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with web-based grant management systems or collaborative platforms Bilingualism (French and English) is required Attributes and Personal CharacteristicsStrategic thinker with the ability to align grantmaking with broader organizational objectives Collaborative and team-oriented, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders Proactive and solutions-oriented, with sound judgment and the ability to manage ambiguity Values-aligned, with a strong commitment to the mission, vision and goals of AMACC and the Azrieli Foundation Adaptable and responsive to changing priorities in a dynamic environment Our Values Azrieli Music, Arts and Culture Centre The Azrieli Music, Arts and Culture Centre (AMACC) is a program of the Azrieli Foundation and shares in the Foundations commitment to creating meaningful, lasting impact through philanthropic leadership. AMACC brings a distinct focus and approach informed by the unique needs, opportunities, and communities within the arts and culture sector. Excellence - We are on a quest for the exceptional: in ourselves, in our partners and in our grantees. We remain open to new definitions of excellence, recognizing that it will show up in different ways within a rapidly changing, increasingly inclusive, arts sector Inclusive - From the most vulnerable to the most exceptional, we all have a contribution to make Inspired - We are motivated by our work, and the work of our grantees, to keep a creative outlook and always grow closer to our goals Intercultural - We value the unique perspectives of different cultures and approach them with curiosity, care, reciprocity and respect Innovative - We are not afraid to challenge the status quo, to fail and to learn in the pursuit of better solutions to the arts sector's challenges How We Work Azrieli Music, Arts and Culture Centre The Azrieli Music, Arts and Culture Centre translates its values into action through a set of principles that guide our relationships, decisions, and investments. Not going it alone Working with other funders and partners for greater impact Seeding the garden Discover, seed, test, scale and encourage new things to emerge Deepening inter-sectoral connections Working with other sectors to achieve our big audacious goal Investing in Jewish arts & culture and Indigenous communities Prioritizing support for Jewish arts & culture and Indigenous organizations and creators Building core relationships Building connections across community, bringing sector actors together Living Our Values The Azrieli Foundation The Azrieli Foundations values are the bedrock of our culture. They shape how we work, how we collaborate and how we make decisionsevery single day. Those who succeed at the Azrieli Foundation exemplify the core principles of: Integrity & respect Taking on big challenges Excellence Passion for making a difference Results-oriented mindset Sustainable impact Inclusivity and Accessibility Living our values means creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to contribute. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is one way we put those values into practice. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and value diverse backgrounds, abilities and ways of thinking. Diversity and inclusion make our organization strong, productive and innovative. Applicants with lived experience who identify as neurodivergent are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to creating inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If you require an accommodation during the application or recruitment process, please reach out to About the Foundation: Driven by a strong belief in philanthropys powerful role and responsibility, the Azrieli Foundation empowers people by supporting a broad range of organizations, facilitating innovative outcomes and increasing knowledge and understanding in the search for practical and novel solutions. With a firm conviction that everyone has potential, we work to open doors, break ground and nurture networks, empowering the most vulnerable to the most exceptional to achieve their best and contribute to society. In addition to strategic philanthropic investments, the Azrieli Foundation operates several initiatives including the Azrieli Fellows Program, the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence, the Holocaust Survivor Memoirs Program, the Azrieli Music, Arts and Culture Centre and others. --- La Fondation Azrieli est lune des plus importantes fondations philanthropiques du Canada. Nous soutenons des initiatives lies lducation, aux sciences et aux soins de sant, la recherche et aux arts. Grce des partenariats et des subventions stratgiques, nous favorisons linnovation, lautonomisation et agissons comme moteur de changements positifs dans ces secteurs essentiels, tant au Canada quen Isral. Le Centre Azrieli pour la Musique, les Arts et la Culture (CAMAC) est un catalyseur, un bailleur de fonds cl et un partenaire stratgique dans la cration dun secteur des arts rsilient, percutant et connect, o tous les Canadiens peuvent vivre des expriences artistiques et approfondir leur relation aux arts. Au cours des cinq prochaines annes (2025-2030), lobjectif principal du CAMAC sera de rendre le secteur des arts plus accessible, ce qui permettra un plus grand nombre de Canadiens de vivre des expriences artistiques de grande qualit qui refltent leurs besoins culturels et amliorent leur qualit de vie et leurs apprentissages. Sommaire du poste : La Fondation Azrieli est la recherche dun.e gestionnaire des subventions pour appuyer le travail du Centre Azrieli pour la Musique, les Arts et la Culture (CAMAC). Relevant du directeur gnral du CAMAC, le/la titulaire du poste sera responsable de la gestion et de la progression du portefeuille de subventions du CAMAC, tous les niveaux de financement. Cela comprend lidentification et lvaluation de nouvelles possibilits de financement, la gestion des relations avec les titulaires de subventions actuels et potentiels, le suivi de la performance et de limpact des subventions, et une contribution la direction stratgique du volet de financement du CAMAC. Ce rle exige une expertise en la matire, un sens du leadership stratgique et une gestion active des subventions pour faire en sorte que les investissements philanthropiques du CAMAC produisent des rsultats significatifs, qui cadrent avec sa mission dappuyer les domaines de la musique, des arts et de la culture au Canada. Responsabilits Gestion des subventionsGrer le cycle complet de mise en uvre de toutes les subventions du CAMAC, de ladmission et lvaluation lentente, aux paiements, aux rapports et la clture.Agir comme premier point de contact pour les titulaires de subventions, en respectant les normes professionnelles les plus leves en matire de communications et de soutien, conformment aux politiques, aux pratiques, aux valeurs et aux attentes de la Fondation.Prparer des documents internes, y compris des rsums dvaluation et des recommandations de financement lattention de la direction et du CA de la Fondation.Maintenir des registres prcis et jour des subventions accordes par le CAMAC.Se prparer pour toutes les runions de lquipe des subventions et y assister.Faire le suivi des rsultats et de la performance des subventions; dvelopper des IRC et synthtiser les conclusions afin dassurer la continuit des apprentissages et de la planification stratgique.Soutenir et guider le coordonnateur des subventions de la CAMAC dans laccomplissement des tches administratives et oprationnelles lies loctroi de subventions. Connaissance du secteur et alignement stratgiqueMaintenir une connaissance approfondie des dveloppements dans les secteurs de la musique, des arts et de la culture canadiens, et employer ces connaissances pour faonner les priorits changeantes du CAMAC en matire de subventions.Collaborer avec le directeur gnral et le conseil consultatif du CAMAC pour laborer et mettre en uvre des stratgies de financement qui sont alignes avec la vision du CAMAC et la plus vaste mission de la Fondation.Identifier, valuer et recommander des possibilits de partenariats et de financement stratgiques.Apporter de nouvelles perspectives aux discussions sur les subventions tenues lchelle de la Fondation, lorsquappropri.Favoriser lpanouissement dune communaut dynamique et engage entourant toutes les activits de subventions du CAMAC; maintenir de solides relations avec les parties prenantes et les dtenteurs de subventions actuels et potentiels.Reprsenter le CAMAC et la Fondation Azrieli lors dvnements et de confrences du secteur, ainsi que de rassemblements de titulaires de subventions.Sassurer que les titulaires de subventions reprsentent fidlement la Fondation Azrieli dans leurs communications publiques et leur documentation, conformment aux normes associes notre marque. Qualifications Exprience et ducationUn minimum de 5 ans dexprience en octroi de subventions, en philanthropie culturelle, en administration des arts, ou dans un rle connexe au sein du secteur des organisations sans but lucratif, du secteur public ou de fondations.Une exprience avre en gestion de portefeuilles de subventions ou de programmes de financement, du stade de ladmission jusqu celui de lvaluation.Une exprience de travail directe au sein dorganisations des secteurs de la musique, des arts et de la culture au Canada.Un diplme dtudes postsecondaires dans un domaine pertinent (p. ex., administration des arts, tudes culturelles, politiques publiques, gestion dorganisations sans but lucratif) est un atout souhait. Comptences et connaissancesDe solides connaissances des tendances, des tablissements et des questions cls dans les secteurs de la musique, des arts et de la culture au Canada.Dexcellentes comptences en communications, tant verbales qucrites, ainsi que la capacit de synthtiser et de prsenter clairement des informations complexes.Des comptences avances en matire dorganisation et de gestion de projets; la capacit de grer de nombreux chanciers et priorits simultanment.De solides comptences analytiques, ce qui comprend la capacit dvaluer des propositions et den estimer limpact.La capacit demployer loutil Microsoft Office et une exprience des systmes de gestion des subventions ou des plateformes de collaboration bass sur le Web.- La matrise du franais et de langlais est requise. Caractristiques et attributs personnelsFaire preuve de rflexion stratgique, tre capable daligner loctroi de subventions avec les plus vastes objectif