Drama | Theatre | Singing Instructor | Afterschool Programs | York Region

Push Operations; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employment with TAC Sports

Team environment

Training and development

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

TAC Sports is hiring a Dramatic Arts Instructor to lead afterschool theatre programs in York Region, Canada. Sessions run 2:30pm–6:00pm, with 1-hour experiences and pay of $45 per session or hour.

This role emphasizes creativity, confidence building, and performance in a fun, supportive environment. Ideal candidates have experience with children in theatre or performing arts and can foster collaborative, inclusive learning.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in education, recreation, theatre, performing arts, tutoring, or youth programs.
• Strong interest or experience in dramatic arts, theatre, acting, or performance.
• Comfortable performing, presenting, and leading activities in front of groups.
• Energetic, creative, confident, patient, and enthusiastic when working with children.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and group management skills.
• Ability to make dramatic arts activities fun, engaging, and accessible for students.
• Ability to encourage students with different personalities, confidence levels, and learning styles.
• Background in theatre, drama, performing arts, education, recreation, or a related field is an asset.
• First Aid/CPR certification and Vulnerable Sector Check, or willingness to obtain them, preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead dramatic arts sessions in a safe, engaging, and age-appropriate environment.
• Introduce students to the fundamentals of acting, theatre, improvisation, storytelling, and performance.
• Facilitate theatre games, improvisation exercises, role-playing, and creative activities.
• Help students develop confidence, creativity, self-expression, and stage presence.
• Guide students in developing characters, scenes, skits, and short performances.
• Teach basic performance techniques, including voice projection, body language, movement, expression, and memorization.
• Encourage students to explore their imagination and express themselves creatively.
• Organize collaborative activities that promote teamwork, communication, and confidence.
• Provide constructive and encouraging feedback to help students improve their performance skills.
• Support students in preparing and rehearsing individual or group performances.
• Create an inclusive environment where students feel comfortable participating and expressing themselves.
• Supervise students throughout activities, transitions, and breaks to ensure safety and positive behaviour.
• Assist with program setup, cleanup, material preparation, and activity organization.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, and TAC Sports staff.
• Follow TAC Sports’ program plans, safety procedures, and child supervision standards at all times

Skills

Dramatic arts

Public speaking

Teamwork

Engaging activities

Job description

Drama | Theatre | Singing Instructor | Afterschool Programs | York Region

• York Region
• $45/hourly

Job Description

* Current Hiring for Afterschool Programs**

Pay: $45 a session

Hours between 2:30pm and 6:00pm

Length: 1 Hour Sessions- September - June

5 hours + other opportunities with PA days, camps

TAC Sports is seeking a Dramatic Arts Instructor to lead engaging and creative programming focused on acting, theatre, performance, creativity, and self-expression. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children, has a passion for dramatic arts and performance, and can create a fun, supportive, and energetic learning environment.

The program introduces students to the fundamentals of dramatic arts through interactive lessons, theatre games, improvisation, storytelling, character development, and performance activities. Students will have opportunities to explore their creativity, build confidence, develop communication skills, and work collaboratively through various dramatic arts activities and performances.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead dramatic arts sessions in a safe, engaging, and age-appropriate environment
• Introduce students to the fundamentals of acting, theatre, improvisation, storytelling, and performance
• Facilitate theatre games, improvisation exercises, role-playing, and creative activities
• Help students develop confidence, creativity, self-expression, and stage presence
• Guide students in developing characters, scenes, skits, and short performances
• Teach basic performance techniques, including voice projection, body language, movement, expression, and memorization
• Encourage students to explore their imagination and express themselves creatively
• Organize collaborative activities that promote teamwork, communication, and confidence
• Provide constructive and encouraging feedback to help students improve their performance skills
• Support students in preparing and rehearsing individual or group performances
• Create an inclusive environment where students feel comfortable participating and expressing themselves
• Supervise students throughout activities, transitions, and breaks to ensure safety and positive behaviour
• Assist with program setup, cleanup, material preparation, and activity organization
• Build positive relationships with students, families, and TAC Sports staff
• Follow TAC Sports’ program plans, safety procedures, and child supervision standards at all times

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in education, recreation, theatre, performing arts, tutoring, or youth programs
• Strong interest or experience in dramatic arts, theatre, acting, or performance
• Comfortable performing, presenting, and leading activities in front of groups
• Energetic, creative, confident, patient, and enthusiastic when working with children
• Strong communication, teamwork, and group management skills
• Ability to make dramatic arts activities fun, engaging, and accessible for students
• Ability to encourage students with different personalities, confidence levels, and learning styles
• Background in theatre, drama, performing arts, education, recreation, or a related field is an asset
• First Aid/CPR certification and Vulnerable Sector Check, or willingness to obtain them, preferred

What We Offer

• Employment with a growing youth sports and enrichment organization
• A fun, engaging, and supportive team environment
• Meaningful work helping students develop confidence, creativity, communication, and self-expression
• A dynamic role combining education, creativity, mentorship, and performing arts
• Opportunities for training, professional development, and continued involvement with TAC Sports
• Flexible scheduling based on available programs and instructor availability

Interview Steps

• Virtual interview (Google Meets only)
• In-person group interview (invite to Head Office location)
• Invite to First-Aid Certification (if required)
• Must pass the in-person group interview to be selected for any camps or programs
• [e-mail] for any questions
• Program schedules and hours may vary depending on program needs and enrollment