Cultural Program Leader - Performing Arts Instructor

City of Delta; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government agency in Canada seeks dynamic Performing Arts Instructors to teach engaging recreational programs for all ages. Responsibilities include developing lesson plans and instructing in various performing arts. The role offers flexibility with evening and weekend shifts, requiring a strong teaching background and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Ongoing personal and/or professional practice in performing arts.
• Experience instructing a variety of age groups.
• Ability to create lesson plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging classes in performing arts.
• Teach weekly programs and week-long summer camps.
• Work shifts in various locations in Delta.

Skills

Teaching experience

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

The City of Delta is looking for dynamic, creative, and energetic Performing Arts Instructors to teach our recreational performing arts programs for all ages and abilities. The Leader will develop and implement quality, instructional, and engaging classes in acting for stage and screen, writing, singing, and/or musical theatre. Other performing arts will be considered. Programs run on a weekly basis during weekday mornings, weekday after school /evenings and weekends. Week-long camps run Monday – Friday over the summer.

Qualifications

• Have ongoing personal and/or professional practice in performing arts
• Have a strong teaching background and experience instructing dance to a variety of age groups
• Music and/or dance experience is an asset
• Flexible, self motivated, and can take initiative with little supervision
• Responsible and punctual
• Have strong customer service skills with excellent classroom management and organizational skills
• Willing to work 2-4 hour shifts in Tsawwassen, Ladner, and/or North Delta
• Available to work evenings (starting as early as 3pm) and weekends
• Able to commit to two sessions (2 months in duration) of instruction
• Able to create lesson plans for a series of sessional lessons
• Must be able to pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS) check

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.