Dance Instructor (Chinese Dance) - North York District

City of Toronto; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Toronto is seeking a Dance Instructor (Chinese Dance) for the North York District on a temporary, part-time basis. The role involves delivering safe, age-appropriate lessons and preparing curriculum-based plans for winter sessions, with guidance from the Parks, Forestry & Recreation division.

You will train and supervise assistant instructors or volunteers, manage equipment, complete attendance and incident reports, and adhere to HIGH FIVE standards.

Qualifications

• Must be minimum 16 years old.
• Demonstrated ability to teach appropriate age group, demonstrated dance ability (audition), leadership training or volunteer experience.
• Formal training and experience or post secondary qualifications in a related field is an asset.
• Must attend and successfully complete related mandatory and in-service training sessions (NEO – New Employee Orientation).
• Must produce original current Emergency First Aid certification as recognized by the WSIB.
• You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario's Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.

Responsibilities

• Instructs safe and enjoyable age appropriate lessons that meet the needs of a variety of ages.
• Prepares lesson plans based on program curriculum prior to the start of the program session.
• Ensures supplies and equipment list is provided prior to start of session to the appropriate supervisor.
• Ensures that the appropriate supplies and equipment are in place and operational before the start of each class.
• Ensures that the supplies and equipment are cleaned and stored away at the end of the class.
• Trains, oversees and evaluates assistant instructors or volunteers assigned to the program.
• Interacts with the public and all internal staff to provide program information.
• Adheres to all policy and safety guidelines as outlined in the Part Time Recreation Workers Handbook and all relevant policy and procedure manuals.
• Performs administrative tasks necessary to support the program (i.e. attendance, incident and accident reports).
• Follows the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs.

Skills

Dance ability

Age-appropriate instruction

Volunteer experience

Education

Post-secondary qualifications in a related field

Job description

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Dance Instructor (Chinese Dance) - North York District

The Community Recreation Branch is responsible for the delivery of high-quality, community-based recreation programs and services to the diverse neighbourhoods of Toronto. We provide a variety of programs that promote the social and physical development for people of all ages, with an emphasis on children and youth. The Community Recreation Branch strives to ensure Toronto residents have positive recreational experiences that enhance quality of life and contribute to lifelong active living.

Req ID: 67185

Job Category: Arts

Job Type: Temporary, Part-time

Hourly Rate: $ 26.68

Number of Positions: Talent pool for future vacancies

Start Date: TBD

Work Location: Various as needed

District: North York

Season: Winter

Duration: TBD

Shift Information: TBD

Division: Parks, Forestry & Recreation

Section: PFR CR Community Recreation

Posting End Date: 09/30/2026

Responsibilities:

• Instructs safe and enjoyable age appropriate lessons that meet the needs of a variety of ages.
• Prepares lesson plans based on program curriculum prior to the start of the program session.
• Ensures supplies and equipment list is provided prior to start of session to the appropriate supervisor.
• Ensures that the appropriate supplies and equipment are in place and operational before the start of each class.
• Ensures that the supplies and equipment are cleaned and stored away at the end of the class.
• Trains, oversees and evaluates assistant instructors or volunteers assigned to the program.
• Interacts with the public and all internal staff to provide program information.
• Adheres to all policy and safety guidelines as outlined in the Part Time Recreation Workers Handbook and all relevant policy and procedure manuals.
• Performs administrative tasks necessary to support the program (i.e. attendance, incident and accident reports).
• Follows the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs.

Qualifications:

• Must be minimun 16 years old.
• Demonstrated ability to teach appropriate age group, demonstrated dance ability (audition), leadership training or volunteer experience.
• Formal training and experience or post secondary qualifications in a related field is an asset.
• Must attend and successfully complete related mandatory and in-service training sessions (NEO – New Employee Orientation).
• Must produce original current Emergency First Aid certification as recognized by the WSIB.
• You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario's Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.

Accommodation: If you are an individual who requires accommodation, due to disability under the Ontario Human Rights Code, to apply for this position, please email us at [e-mail], quoting the RequisitionIDand the jobtitle. The City is committed to providing Code-protected accommodation throughoutits hiring process. Please visit Hiring Policies and Statements for further details.

Vulnerable Sector Check: One of the requirements for working with children and vulnerable adults is applicants providing the results of a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC). Once a candidate completes online onboarding documentation, candidates that reside in the City of Toronto (postal code starts with "M") will be sent an email with a voucher code to complete an online VSC application with Toronto Police at no cost. Applicants who reside outside of the City of Toronto will need to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check from their local Police Service at their own cost. For further information on the vulnerable sector screening, please contact your local Police Service.