Jobs (Calgary): Class Instructor – Pumphouse Theatre

Theatre Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pumphouse Theatre is seeking enthusiastic and compassionate instructors to lead Theatre Arts Exploration for ages 7-10. Classes run Saturdays from 10:00am to 12:00pm, Sept 19 to Nov 28, 2026, with a focus on character work, improvisation, movement, and an original final presentation.

No previous experience is required beyond a drama/theatre class; candidates should demonstrate strong communication and a commitment to inclusive, safe learning in a fun environment.

Qualifications

• Must supervise and instruct youth ages 6–14 with previous experience.
• Solid understanding of the creative theatre process; experience/education in this area.
• Must have at least one term or semester of a Drama/Theatre class and/or Education class.
• Demonstrate strong communicative and interpersonal skills.
• Be committed to the creative development and theatrical education of participants.
• Experience with ESL is an asset.
• Experience with young artists with disabilities is an asset.
• Some experience with props, costumes and sets is an asset.
• CPR/First Aid training is an asset.
• Know how to have fun!

Responsibilities

• Supervise and instruct youth 6–14 during class sessions.
• Deliver Theatre Arts Exploration curriculum and activities.
• Foster creative development and theatrical education in a supportive environment.
• Maintain an inclusive, safe, and fun classroom culture.
• Assist with class logistics and schedule adherence for Fall Semester.

Skills

Supervise children

Instruct youth

Strong communication

ESL experience

Disabilities experience

Props & costumes

CPR/First Aid asset

Have fun!

Education

Drama/Theatre class

Job description

Class Instructor – Pumphouse Theatre

Are you a theatre artist? Do you enjoy working with children? Do you have an interest in teaching? Then we may have the job for you.

The Pumphouse Theatre has been educating Calgary’s youth in the world of drama for over 50 years. Thousands of children have come through our doors and left with lifelong memories, experiences, friends, and important life skills. We are dedicated to arts education and teaching our future generations the importance of theatre with small class sizes, professional instruction, and an inclusive, safe, fun and creative environment.

The Pumphouse Theatre is looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, and qualified instructors to join our team roster. The Pumphouse Theatre runs year‑round classes in the Fall, Winter and Spring, along with our yearly drama day camps in the Winter, Spring and Summer. We are currently seeking applicants for our Fall Semester running for 10 weeks mid‑September to mid‑November. The dates of the class are September 19th – November 28th, 2026. Class will run on Saturdays from 10:00am to 12:00pm.

CLASS DESCRIPTION:

Theatre Arts Exploration (Ages 7-10)

Saturdays – September 19th – November 28th, 2026 (No Class on October 10th)

This course is an all-inclusive exploration of the theatre arts. Students will be encouraged to discover a variety of dramatic techniques such as character creation, improvisation, movement, scene study, and more. Have a blast creating and performing an original final presentation for friends and family. No previous experience is required!

RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Possess the ability to supervise and instruct young people between the ages of 6 – 14 and have had previous experience in this area
• Have a solid understanding of the creative theatre process and have experience and/or education in this area.
• Have had at least one term or semester of a Drama/Theatre class and/or Education class.
• Display strong communicative and interpersonal skills.
• Be committed to the creative development and the theatrical education of the participants.
• Experience with working with people with ESL is an asset
• Experience with working with young artists with disabilities is an asset
• Some experience with the creative use/construction of props, costumes and sets is an asset.
• CPR/First Aid training is an asset.
• Know how to have fun!

START DATE: September 19th, 2026