Program Instructor

Job Type:
Contract

Department:
Hourly Wage:
$29.04

Close Date _(closes at 12:00 am on date noted below):_

September 20, 2025

Openings:
1

Position Summary

As a Performing Arts Instructor, you’ll be responsible for providing instruction and artistic support to Junior and Senior Performing Arts Program at the FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton, ages 7 - 12 years old, culminating in the presentation of plays to be performed in the theatre at the end of each two-week camp session. This position reports to the Coordinator, Cultural Services (Programming & Outreach).

Major Job Responsibilities

Program implementation with a focus on quality customer experiences:
- Ensure a safe and well-supervised learning environment is provided, while encouraging individuals to actively participate- Provide participants with a program outline for the season (Older Adult programs)- Facilitate a lecture and or demonstration of an assigned topic at each class- Ensure daily programming is adapted to all program participant needs- Receive all parent/participant (as applicable based on programming) concerns and communicate concerns or incidents to supervisor- Provide sufficient time for participants to work independently and provide one-on-one assistance when required- Provide guidance and oversight of volunteers- Establish positive relationships and clear communication channels with all staff and participants- Maintain a safe and clean facility including proper usage and use of equipment. Proactively communicate program needs to facility operations staff and communicate any facility or equipment deficiencies to supervisor.- Evaluate situations for potential risks and proactively take action to address such risks. Communicate any action or concerns to supervisor.- Maintain communication with customer service desk to provide relevant program updates and to request support in the event of an emergency- Maintain a high level of professionalism and handle sensitive situations with mature judgement.- Comply with all health and safety practices as it relates to the work, standard operating guidelines and the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Administrative Tasks:
- Develop and prepare a material list and lesson plans to meet the needs of the program and participants- Modify lesson plans as necessary based on program participant needs- Provide lesson plans, regular updates and feedback to immediate Supervisor- Attend all mandatory staff functions: training, meetings and all allocated program times- Report any accidents, incidents, to the Coordinator, ensuring all appropriate forms are filled out accurately and completed- Submit required forms (including payroll)- Maintain accurate attendance and other administrative records as required

Education & Experience- Secondary School Diploma- Minimum of three (3) years teaching/program instruction experience- Standard First Aid and CPR C- HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development (children’s programs)- NCCP required for sports related programming- Post-Secondary Education related to specialized field (i.e. visual art, design and/or craft, drama, music, dance) is preferred- Early Childhood Education Certificate (children’s programs) is an asset- Certifications/workshops in a related field is an asset- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or equivalent is an asset- Strong knowledge and aptitude in a specific area of interest/specialized field (e.g. art history, including contemporary practice, languages, music, dance, wellness)- Familiar with a variety of artistic techniques, practices and materials with one or more of the following interests/skills: painting, drawing, ceramics, pottery, hand building, clay sculpture (Visual Art programs only) or drama, music, choreography, dance, theatre (Performing Art programs only)- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills- Effective program planning and service delivery skills- Experience working with targeted age group and persons with special needs is an asset

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