Contract Instructors - Music and Dance

Alliance for Arts and Culture; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community is seeking passionate and experienced performing artists to join their Arts & Culture team. This role involves teaching music and dance classes at local recreation facilities, where instructors will create engaging lesson plans for various age groups. In this dynamic environment, you'll have the opportunity to inspire creativity and foster a love for the arts within the community. If you're dedicated to arts education and enjoy working with diverse learners, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the vibrant community spirit of Port Coquitlam.

Qualifications

• Strong background in your discipline with demonstrated teaching experience.
• Clear and professional communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Create inclusive, engaging lesson plans for diverse age groups.
• Manage classes effectively and adapt to different learning abilities.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Class Management

Communication Skills

Inclusivity in Lesson Plans

Education

Background in Arts

Job description

Port Coquitlam is a community of 61,000 with a strategic location in Metro Vancouver, a healthy base of businesses, new commercial and industrial areas, 271 hectares of parkland including the 25-km Traboulay PoCo Trail, well-established neighbourhoods, and a strong sense of community spirit known as PoCo Pride.

Since it was incorporated on March 7, 1913, Port Coquitlam has experienced significant growth and has strived to remain relevant to the changing times. At the same time, the City has retained its small-town charm, its authentic historic downtown core, and a tradition of community involvement.

Are you a passionate and experienced performing artist with a talent for teaching? The City of Port Coquitlam is seeking contract instructors to join our dynamic Arts & Culture team in delivering high-quality, engaging programs for our community.

We are currently accepting applications from music and dance instructors interested in teaching classes at our recreation facilities.

Opportunities Available:

- Guitar and/or Ukulele Instructors – Beginner to Intermediate Levels, Children, Youth &
Adults
- Choral Instructors – To develop a children’s choir
- Dance instructors – All styles welcomed (e.g., hip hop, ballet, contemporary, cultural dance, etc.) for a range of age groups and skill levels.

Responsibilities:

- Create inclusive, engaging, and developmentally appropriate lesson plans
- Work with diverse age groups and learning abilities
- Strong ability to manage a class

Qualifications:

- A strong background in your discipline with demonstrated teaching experience.
References required.
- A passion for community-based arts education
- Ability to create inclusive, engaging, and developmentally appropriate lesson plans
- Comfortable working with diverse age groups in a group setting
- Clear and professional communication skills
- Willingness to work flexible hours (evenings and/or weekends may be required)
- Successfully complete a Personal Records Check

How to Apply:

Submit your resume with a brief cover letter outlining your experience, teaching style, availability, and contact information for 2 references to: [e-mail]

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To see more postings, see the full list at the right.

The BC Alliance for Arts + Culture is honoured to work on the traditional, unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and 240 other Indigenous communities across BC.