Cultural Program Leader - Dance Instructor

City of Delta; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A municipal corporation in British Columbia is seeking dynamic Dance Instructors for recreational programs. Responsibilities include planning and delivering engaging dance classes for children, youth, and adults. Ideal candidates have formal dance training and experience with young children, along with strong customer service skills. Opportunities include teaching adaptive dance classes and leading dance-themed birthday parties.

Qualifications

• Experience with adaptive dance classes is a plus.
• Must be comfortable leading dance themed birthday parties.
• Able to work 2-4 hour shifts in various locations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver quality, fun dance classes for various age groups.
• Manage classes for children aged 3-9 years effectively.
• Lead dance themed birthday parties for children.

Skills

Formal training in dance (hip hop, ballet, jazz, and/or other styles)

Experience teaching dance classes to children

Class management skills

Strong customer service skills

Able to work independently

Job description

The City of Delta is looking for dynamic, creative, and energetic Dance Instructors to teach our recreational dance programs for children, youth and adults, for our Winter series beginning in January 2026.

Dance instructors are responsible for the planning and delivering of quality, instructional and fun dance classes in preschool dance, ballet, hip hop and jazz.

Dance classes in Delta are extremely popular (especially preschool dance classes) and are offered weekday mornings, weekdays after school /evenings and weekends.

Included in this role is the possibility of leading dance themed birthday parties for children.

If you have the following skills and abilities, this position may be for you:

• Formal training in dance (hip hop, ballet, jazz, and/or other styles)
• Experience teaching dance classes to children, especially 3-9 year olds; class management skills are necessary
• Lesson planning for 8-10 weeks of classes
• Able to work independently
• Have strong customer service skills
• Willing to work 2-4 hour shifts in Tsawwassen, Ladner, and/or North Delta
• Are comfortable teaching adaptive dance classes
• Are comfortable leading dance themed birthday parties

At the City of Delta, we are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that is representative of our community, providing equal opportunity and fostering an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are recognized, valued and celebrated.