Keyboard Instructor - Angus Glen C.C

Markham Arts Council; Markham; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Markham seeks an enthusiastic part-time instructor to plan, teach and supervise keyboard classes for participants from children to adults at Angus Glen Community Centre. You will create engaging lesson plans, ensure a safe learning environment, track attendance, and coordinate with the Recreation team to adapt activities as needed.

Ideal candidates bring keyboarding experience in instructional settings, current First Aid/CPR credentials, and strong communication skills to connect

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
• Experience in keyboarding with children and adults in instructional settings.
• Current Standard First Aid OR CPR C with AED.
• High Five Certificate and adherence to Healthy Child Development principles.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Excellent verbal/written communication and customer service with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates leads and supervises the program.
• Organises and writes lesson plans to be handed in by week two of the program. Develops lesson plans specific to abilities and submits them after each session.
• Prepares and organizes program equipment and supplies, maintaining an inventory and reporting shortages.
• Keeps attendance records and informs supervisor of extended absences.
• Ensures safety at all times, enforcing applicable safety policies.
• Ensures site and equipment are suitable for activities and participants.
• Notifies participants of upcoming events, changes or cancellations.

Skills

Keyboarding experience

Teaching in instructional setting

Verbal/written communication

Safety procedures literacy

Education

Standard First Aid certification

CPR C with AED certification

Job description

Department and Commission: Recreation, Community Services
Vacancy Type: Temporary
Posting Date: August 25, 2026
Application Deadline: September 28, 2026

About the City of Markham

The City of Markham is consistently ranked among Canada’s top municipal employers. In 2026, the City received its sixth consecutive Canada’s Best Employers recognition from Forbes and Statista Inc., placing third among municipalities and 15th overall in Government Services. An award-winning municipality, Markham is recognized for its leadership in sustainability, innovative urban planning, and strong fiscal management. Serving a diverse and growing community of more than 370,000 residents, Markham combines rich heritage with a vibrant local economy and offers employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, impactful work that helps strengthen the community we serve.

Join us and make a lasting difference!

JOB SUMMARY

Plans, organizes, instructs and leads keyboard classes for participants from children through to adults. Ensures a positive and safe environment for participants and peers.

Hours of work

Varies by shifts or program. Shifts may be during the weeknights and weekends.

Location

Angus Glen Community Centre

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitates leads and supervises the program.
• Organises and writes lesson plans to be handed in by week two of the program. Develops lesson plans specific to the abilities of each group. Reviews lesson plans with the Recreation Supervisor/Program Coordinator prior to class and submits at the end of each session.
• Prepares and organizes program equipment and supplies, maintaining an inventory of supplies, reporting to the Recreation Supervisor/Program Coordinator any items needing replacement.
• Keeps attendance records and checks with participants who have extended absences. Gives all new participant names that are not on the list to the Recreation Supervisor/Program Coordinator
• Ensures safety at ALL times, enforcing safety regulations as set out by the City of Markham sports, fitness, arts and leisure programs policies and procedures.
• Ensures the site, equipment and supplies are appropriate to the activity and environment to reduce and minimize risk to other staff and participants.
• Ensures all program participants are aware of upcoming events, program changes or cancellations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age
• Demonstrated experience in keyboarding which includes working with children and adults in an instructional setting
• Current certifications in Standard First Aid OR Intermediate First Aid with CPR C and AED
• High Five Certificate and adherence to the principles of Healthy Child Development. (Children ages 6 to 12 years).
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills, customer service skills and sensitivity to interact with a diversity of parents and staff in a courteous and efficient manner.

Core Behaviours

• Service Excellence: Meets or exceeds service standards when interacting with customers in the community and in the organization.
• Change & Innovation: Responds positively and professionally to change and helps others through change.
• Teamwork & Relationship Building: Interacts with others in an inclusive, collaborative and respectful way that creates effective working relationships.
• Communication: Communicates in a clear, professional and respectful way; demonstrates active listening.
• Accountable & Results Oriented: Demonstrates ethical behaviour and accountability, aligns with City values, and abides by relevant policies and legislation.
• Management & Leadership:Demonstrates self-management, professionalism and engagement; leads by example.

Core Values

At the City of Markham, our work is guided by a shared set of core values that shape how we serve our community and support one another.

• Service Excellence: the consistent delivery of high-quality efficient and customer-centric service that exceeds expectations.
• Accountability: our obligation to be responsible and accountable for our actions, decisions and performance.
• People-Focused:putting people first.
• Trust: the confidence we place in each other to act with integrity and fairness.
• Innovation: Investing in each other and the way we deliver our programs and services.

We are looking for candidates who bring these values to life through their actions, decisions, and leadership approach.

Conditions of Employment

As a condition of employment, you will be required to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) / Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) letter.

AI Disclosure

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The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier free employment practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve. Please let us know if you require accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier free hiring process.

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