Children's Visual Arts Instructor

5 days ago

Toronto, Canada Playocity Full time

If you are an experienced and charismatic art teacher who can deliver engaging and high-energy recreational classes, this would be a perfect freelance opportunity for you

As a Playocity Instructor, you will be joining a fantastic team of educators and becoming a part of the dynamic, diverse, and supportive environment. Playocity teachers curate engaging, balanced, and interactive lessons, based on positive reinforcement and the idea of addressing fundamental life skills.

We are looking for instructors who are interested in adding more teaching hours to their existing freelance schedules. You would be teaching after-school programs at various locations (2-8 hours per week).

We provide training and detailed teaching materials to help create fun and engaging lessons and integrated programs that help children learn, get their daily exercise and gain self-confidence.

**What you will be doing**:

- Facilitate/instruct in-person weekly group classes with children 6-12 yrs old; class sizes of up to 15-20 students
- Collaborate with other team members on creating new lesson plans, activities, programs, and courses
- Participate in occasional team meetings and discussions

**Qualifications**
- Education and background in one or more of the following: visual arts (painting, drawing, design, crafts), applied arts (graphic design, decorative art), Illustration arts, digital painting, animation, etc.
- Experience working with children in a group setting (school, studio, or camp setting)
- Strong classroom management skills
- Outgoing and energetic personality
- Access to a vehicle is a plus
- Proven track records of reliability, professionalism, and good work ethic
- Must be at least 18 years

**Equal Opportunity Employer**

Proud to be an equal opportunity employer, Playocity is committed to creating a diverse work environment. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to citizenship, ethnicity, race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities to apply.

**Job Type**: Freelance

Pay: $50.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call

Application question(s):

- Are you legally allowed to work in Canada?
- Do you have access to a vehicle?
- Do you have a valid Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)?
- Are you available to take on 2-hour commitments during weekdays, between 3pm and 6pm?
- Are you available to take on 2-hour commitments during weekdays, between 9am and 11am?
- Where are you located (major intersection)?

**Experience**:

- teaching visual arts: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-31

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