Harbourfront Centre – Education Coordinator, School Visits

Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cultural organization is seeking an Education Coordinator for School Visits at its waterfront campus in Toronto. The ideal candidate will have a passion for arts education, strong classroom management skills, and experience in developing engaging programs for a diverse range of learners. The role requires collaboration with educators and organizational skills to ensure effective program delivery and educational relevance.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a field related to education or arts.
• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience or leading workshops.
• Strong proficiency in at least one performing arts discipline.

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative School Visits programs related to the arts and monitor their effectiveness.
• Support recruitment and training of School Visits educators.
• Manage supply inventory and budget tracking for programs.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Time Management

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Customer Service

Technological Aptitude

Education

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Harbourfront Centreis an innovative non-profit cultural organization renowned for being a beloved 10-acre community campus for arts, culture, and learning at the heart of Toronto’s waterfront! With events and activities for a diverse public that enliven, educate and entertain, we welcome visitors year-round, passionately dedicated to nurturing creativity, fostering connection and bringing learning to life.

We are currently looking to bring on board a passionate, organized and student-centeredEducation Coordinator, School Visitsto support in the daily execution of School Visits programming.

Department:Arts, Culture and Learning

Reporting to:Manager, School Visits

Type of Employment:Full-time, 35 hours per week

Compensation:$50,000-$55,000 annual salary, plus a comprehensive benefits package

Location:On site at our waterfront campus in downtown Toronto

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION

The Education Coordinator, School Visits plays a key role in delivering School Visits programs within the Performing Arts, Urban Studies and Visual Arts portfolios. The position is ideal for a dynamic educator with strong classroom management skills, a flexible teaching style and a passion for curriculum-aligned, inquiry-based learning to meet the needs of students and teachers. This role is responsible for leading the development, renewal and evaluation of all School Visits programs; this includes ensuring that the programs remain innovative, educationally relevant, and aligned with institutional goals. Other duties include managing the ordering and organization of supplies needed for the effective delivery of these programs, as well as supporting in the recruitment, onboarding, training and evaluation of School Visits educators.

DUTIES

• Teach a variety of visual arts, performing arts and/or urban studies workshops to students, ranging in age from pre-kindergarten to adult learners. Visual Arts programs include clay, printmaking, textile artrs and mixed media.
• Monitor and evaluate programs to ensure they meet the needs of students and teachers, with a strong emphasis on experiential learning.
• Support daily venue inspections to ensure set-ups meet program-specific needs.
• Within the Performing Arts portfolio, demonstrate proficiency in at least one discipline (drama, dance or music).
• Teach in other performing arts disciplines, including Drama (Improv), Dance (Creative Movement, Primary Hip-Hop, Urban, Latin, Contemporary) and Music (Body Percussion).
• Within the Urban Studies portfolio, teach onsite (Harbourfront Centre Discovery Walk, Sustainable Cities) and offsite (Kensington Market/Chinatown).
• Coordinate all program documentation and teaching manipulatives for School Visits programs.
• Provide superior customer service to visiting teachers and student groups.
• Take the lead in program development, renewal and evaluation for School Visits programs keeping in mind current best practices in Arts Education and revisions to Ontario Ministry of Education Curriculum documents.
• Develop Special Programs which respond to gallery exhibitions, performances, festivals or external partner programming that may come up throughout the school year.
• Review and develop Pre and Post Visit Packages for all School Visits programs.
• Oversee supply management of all School Visits programs, including inventory, ordering and budget tracking.
• Work with the School Visits team to ensure venue maximization through daily and weekly schedule meetings.
• When required, communicate with visiting teachers via phone or email regarding specific details on upcoming bookings.
• Support the Manager, School Visits in the recruitment, onboarding, training and yearly evaluation of Educators.
• Support co-op students, interns and/or student teachers, including recruitment, training and mentorship.

REQUIREMENTS

• Post-secondary schooling within an education or art field, the ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience and/or leading workshops with children and youth in any formal or informal setting (school, gallery, museum, before/after school program, camp).
• Familiarity with the Ontario Curriculum and program development experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in at least one performing arts discipline (drama, dance or music).
• Strong organizational and time management skills to coordinate multiple activities and programs.
• Able to stand for long period of time and lift various materials and equipment up to 40lbs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including an ability to handle potentially difficult situations with diplomacy.
• Strong technological aptitude and proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and related applications.
• Bilingualism (English – French) is considered an asset.
• Standard First Aid and CPR-C are considered an asset.
• As a condition of employment, a Vulnerable Sector Check that is satisfactory to Harbourfront Centre will be required of the successful candidate. The cost of this screening is to be covered by the incumbent.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Non-Canadian applicants must have a valid documentation authorizing their ability to work in Canada.
• This role is based in Toronto. The candidate must be able to work on site at our lakeside campus.

OUR VALUES

At Harbourfront Centre, our values—Open, Brave, Rigorous, and Kind—reflect our commitment to inclusivity, imaginative risk-taking, excellence, and respect, ensuring enriching experiences for all.

HOW TO APPLY

Harbourfront Centre is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Acceptable applications must include a cover letter and a current resume.

To apply, please submit your candidacy tojobs@@harbourfrontcentre.com byno later than June 15, 2025.Please quoteEducation Coordinator, School Visitsin the subject line of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Suitable accommodations will be available upon request during the hiring process.