Adapted Arts Instructor: Performance & Visual Arts for All

The Corporation of the Town of Ajax; Ajax; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

The Corporation of the Town of Ajax is seeking a Program Instructor for Recreation & Culture to plan and deliver a safe beginner-to-intermediate program. You will teach fundamentals of performance arts and visual arts to participants aged 5–21, including adapted arts for participants with special needs, with supervision from the Community Recreation Coordinator.

The role requires 16+ years, First Aid/CPR C, HIGH FIVE, and a clear Criminal Reference Check.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age or older.
• Minimum 1 year of teaching/coaching performance and/or visual arts and/or leadership skills and a combination of training, education, and experience deemed equivalent.
• Minimum 2-3 years of advanced skills/experience relevant to the activity being taught, acquired through multiple years of participation and lessons.
• Knowledge and experience related to the delivery of recreation programs and services.
• Experience working with children/youth in a recreational setting.
• Current Standard First Aid certification with CPR C certification.
• HIGH FIVE ® - Principles of Healthy Child Development.
• Able to provide a clear Criminal Reference Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) that is current (completed within the last six months), upon being hired.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a safe and enjoyable 6-9 week program for children/adults ages 5 to 21, under the supervision of the Community Recreation Coordinator. Instruct beginners on fundamental skills in performance arts such as ballet, hip-hop, jazz, contemporary etc., as well as dramatic arts including drama, improv, musical theatre etc.
• Instruct beginners on fundamental skills in visual arts such as drawing, painting, sculpting, mixed media, colour theory etc.
• Assists in the development and implementation of special needs programming in conjunction with supervisor.
• Creates an environment that fosters a positive and inclusive program experience.
• Creates an environment where participants strive to participate fully, perform to the best of their ability, and learn new skills.
• Works cooperatively and maintains ongoing and effective communication with participants, parents, colleagues, and supervisors.
• Working in a collaborative context with support staff.
• Leads groups of program participants and ensures the safety and well-being of your assigned class.
• Provides an individualized approach that assists with the mastery of skills and development within the program.
• Ensures that the necessary equipment and supplies are available, and that such equipment and supplies are maintained in a safe condition.
• Takes appropriate action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies, as outlined in the departmental policies and procedures.
• Ensures that the attendance sheets are completed accurately every week and submitted to the appropriate supervisor at the end of each session.
• Works cooperatively and maintains ongoing and effective communication with participants, and the Community Recreation Coordinator.
• Ensures the class is prepared before the participants arrive and that it is clean after the students leave.
• Ensures the safety and well-being of your assigned class.
• Abides by the Town of Ajax policies and acts in a professional manner at all times.
• Ensures effective public relations, and problem solves as necessary.
• Performs administrative tasks necessary to support the program.

Skills

Teaching/Coaching

Leadership

Child development

First Aid CPR

High Five

Criminal check

Job description

The Corporation of the Town of Ajax is seeking a Program Instructor for Recreation & Culture to plan and deliver a safe beginner-to-intermediate program. You will teach fundamentals of performance arts and visual arts to participants aged 5–21, including adapted arts for participants with special needs, with supervision from the Community Recreation Coordinator.

The role requires 16+ years, First Aid/CPR C, HIGH FIVE, and a clear Criminal Reference Check.