Cultural Program Leader - Summer Camps

City of Delta; Delta; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Delta is seeking a dynamic Cultural Program Leader for summer camps, responsible for teaching arts to children aged 6-12. This role requires creativity, strong teaching abilities, and a passion for the arts. Camp leaders will work in a supportive environment, fostering artistic expression among youth. This part-time position offers mentorship opportunities and is part of the Canada Summer Jobs program.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching visual or performing arts to children aged 6-12.
• Energetic, engaging, and patient.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging courses in visual or performing arts.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive environment for diverse learning styles.

Skills

Classroom management

Customer service

Lesson planning

Teaching

Education

Valid First Aid Certificate with CPR

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Delta, British Columbia, Canada

Location: Recreation/Facilities

Employment group: CUPE Local 454

Hours of Work: Auxiliary/Casual

Job ID: 25-146 EX

One of the sunniest regions in BC’s Lower Mainland, Delta embraces three unique communities – Ladner, North Delta and Tsawwassen. The City of Delta is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and share in our commitment to lead the way in public service excellence.

City of Delta is seeking a dynamic, creative, and energetic Instructor to teach full-day cultural arts camps for children and youth. Camps run daily from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday, in three locations: North Delta, Ladner, and Tsawwassen during July and August 2025. Camp leaders are responsible for planning and delivering engaging courses in visual or performing arts.

These camps introduce students to various art or performance mediums, fostering growth through artistic expression. Camp leaders act as teachers, facilitators, counsellors, artists, and mentors, working with youth volunteers and providing mentoring. They must maintain a safe, inclusive environment catering to diverse learning styles and abilities.

Supervised by experienced program staff, camp leaders will have opportunities for mentorship into responsible, passionate cultural service leaders.

Requirements

• Experience teaching visual or performing arts to children aged 6-12
• Formal training is an asset but not required; a love for arts and passion for teaching are essential
• Classroom management skills
• Lesson planning abilities
• Ability to work independently
• Strong customer service skills
• Energetic, engaging, patient
• Valid First Aid Certificate with CPR
• Reliable transportation to North Delta, Ladner, and Tsawwassen

This position is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs program. Applicants must be aged 15-30 at the start of employment and able to work 30 hours/week.

The City of Delta values diversity and is committed to inclusive hiring practices. Copies of relevant certificates must accompany applications. Preferred candidates will need to submit a Police Information Check.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Government Administration

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