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Art Instructor – Young at Heart Painting
(Enhancing Senior Lives, One Resident at a Time)
Posting Date: December 2025
Position Type: Contract • On-Site
Locations: Mississauga/Brampton/Oakville/Burlington/Hamilton
About Young at Heart Painting
Young at Heart Painting is a heart-led creative organization dedicated to enhancing senior lives through meaningful, joyful painting experiences. Inspired by the founder’s grandmother and backed by more than 20 years of professional experience, Young at Heart has engaged over 13,000 seniors and partnered with 50+ senior living communities across Canada and the USA.
Our mission is simple:
Keep seniors happy, engaged, and connected with quality programming-month after month.
Our programs strengthen friendships, increase resident satisfaction, ease caregiving, and create the kind of joy that families rave about. As one family member shared: “My mom smiled more this week than she did all year.”
If you are high energy, love people, creativity, and making an impact, this role will feel like home.
Role Summary: Art Instructor (Young at Heart Artist)
The Art Instructor leads painting sessions designed to spark happiness, confidence, and connection among seniors. You’ll guide residents step-by-step through a painting, help them enjoy the process, and bring energy to each session.
Your presence matters - our artists become part of the heartbeat of a home, creating moments residents look forward to and memories families treasure.
Key ResponsibilitiesCreative Program Delivery
Qualifications
Preferred Attributes
Compensation & Perks
Impact of Your Role
Your work isn’t just about painting, it’s about creating meaningful moments.
✔ Residents look forward to returning each month
✔ Families notice positive changes
✔ Emotional well-being improves over time
✔ Homes see benefits in satisfaction, connection, and overall care ease
You help seniors feel proud, joyful, calmer, connected, and seen.
You are part of enhancing senior lives-one resident at a time.
How to Apply
Please send your resume and portfolio to:
📧 [email protected]
📞 416-300-2887
We can’t wait to welcome the next artist who will bring heart, joy, and connection to our Young at Heart family.
(Enhancing Senior Lives, One Resident at a Time)
Posting Date: December 2025
Position Type: Contract • On-Site
Locations: Mississauga/Brampton/Oakville/Burlington/Hamilton
About Young at Heart Painting
Young at Heart Painting is a heart-led creative organization dedicated to enhancing senior lives through meaningful, joyful painting experiences. Inspired by the founder’s grandmother and backed by more than 20 years of professional experience, Young at Heart has engaged over 13,000 seniors and partnered with 50+ senior living communities across Canada and the USA.
Our mission is simple:
Keep seniors happy, engaged, and connected with quality programming-month after month.
Our programs strengthen friendships, increase resident satisfaction, ease caregiving, and create the kind of joy that families rave about. As one family member shared: “My mom smiled more this week than she did all year.”
If you are high energy, love people, creativity, and making an impact, this role will feel like home.
Role Summary: Art Instructor (Young at Heart Artist)
The Art Instructor leads painting sessions designed to spark happiness, confidence, and connection among seniors. You’ll guide residents step-by-step through a painting, help them enjoy the process, and bring energy to each session.
Your presence matters - our artists become part of the heartbeat of a home, creating moments residents look forward to and memories families treasure.
Key ResponsibilitiesCreative Program Delivery
- Lead 1–1.5 hour group painting sessions for 10–20 participants.
- Provide clear, encouraging and fun step-by-step instruction.
- Adapt techniques to support seniors of all abilities (verbal cues, hand-over-hand, patience, etc).
- Create an engaging, social environment that fosters friendships and emotional well-being.
- Arrive early to set up paint, palettes, canvases, water cups, brushes, tablecloths, and supplies.
- Ensure the room is clean and tidy before leaving.
- Offer one-on-one assistance to residents needing extra support.
- Encourage creativity, confidence, and self-expression.
- Represent Young at Heart with warmth, professionalism, and genuine care.
- Maintain consistent communication with the Regional manager.
- Report wins, feedback, or resident progress.
- Option to teach one of your own original paintings.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of painting experience (acrylic preferred).
- Confident in delivering step-by-step instruction.
- Outgoing, friendly, and comfortable engaging groups (this is essential).
- Reliable vehicle for travel across GTA & York Region.
- Experience working with seniors is a strong asset.
- Dependable, punctual, and self-directed.
Preferred Attributes
- Compassion and patience for seniors with varying cognitive/physical abilities.
- Enthusiasm and warmth-someone who lights up a room.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to bring joy, fun, and energy to every class.
Compensation & Perks
- Flexible work dates that suit your schedule.
- Opportunity to lead corporate painting workshops.
- Ability to grow your portfolio and creative career.
- Supportive, fun, family-style team atmosphere.
- Help improve resident satisfaction, social engagement & emotional well-being.
- Be part of programs that:
- Increase resident happiness
- Strengthen family relationships
- Promote cognitive and emotional health
Impact of Your Role
Your work isn’t just about painting, it’s about creating meaningful moments.
✔ Residents look forward to returning each month
✔ Families notice positive changes
✔ Emotional well-being improves over time
✔ Homes see benefits in satisfaction, connection, and overall care ease
You help seniors feel proud, joyful, calmer, connected, and seen.
You are part of enhancing senior lives-one resident at a time.
How to Apply
Please send your resume and portfolio to:
📧 [email protected]
📞 416-300-2887
We can’t wait to welcome the next artist who will bring heart, joy, and connection to our Young at Heart family.
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