Performing Arts/Drama Instructor (School Programs, Evenings and Weekend Classes)

City of Mississauga; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A municipal government in Peel Region is seeking dynamic instructors to teach Drama-based programs. Responsibilities include instructing workshops and classes for ages 4 to adult, preparing lessons, and ensuring a safe environment. Candidates should have theatre teaching qualifications and experience. The position offers flexible hours with pay rates of $18.23 - $30.38.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience teaching or performing in theatre/musical theatre.
• Completed intermediate/ advance level exams in related field.
• A Level 3 – Vulnerable check will be required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct comprehensive school and sessional drama program(s).
• Provide theatre instruction for various levels of theatre.
• Ensure safety and enjoyment for all participants.

Skills

Teaching Theatre

Classroom Management

Creative Instruction

Education

Theatre Teaching certification or Theatre Degree

Emergency First Aid and CPR 'B' Certification

Job description

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Performing Arts/Drama Instructor (School Programs, Evenings and Weekend Classes)

Req ID:26810
Vacancy Type: Part-Time
Number of Positions:8
Closing Date:08/12/2025

Our team is seeking dynamic instructors to teach Drama-based program(s) to teach weekday DAYTIME SCHOOL PROGRAMS and/or EVENING AND WEEKEND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS. Participants in our programs are ages 4 to adult. Responsible for the instruction of programs as outlined by the Culture and Recreation Divisions to meet the needs of participants and to ensure adequate safety while facilitating the activity. We are hiring Drama Instructors to teach the following:

- Weekday, day time school workshop programs.
- Evening and Weekend Recreational Drama Classes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Instruct comprehensive school and sessional drama program(s) that meets the program outlines as developed by Culture or Recreation Division to meet the needs of all participants in the program(s).
• Work with groups of up to 30 participants.
• Provide theatre instruction for participants in various techniques/focuses and levels of theatre as outlined in the program outline including demonstrating proper techniques, use of materials and equipment and coaching of participants.
• Prepare and submit detailed lessons plans (including HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development, if appropriate) by outlined deadlines to ensure classes are meeting program outlines.
• Plan, rehearse and present a show for end of session performance to highlight achievements of the participants as per program specifications.
• Liaise with sound and lighting theatre technicians and front of house staff for rehearsals and showcases to deliver quality performances as per programming requirements.
• Teach basic to advanced theater technique to program participants through group lessons.
• Incorporate and model the HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development in program delivery where appropriate.
• Find and prepare theatre material that is appropriate for the program and matches technical exercises used in class.
• Ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants by adhering to Department Safety and Program Standards.
• Manage participants’ behavior to ensure safety.
• Provide program modifications as required and monitor participants to prevent injury.
• Use creative teaching approaches to meet the individual needs of participants.
• Ensure program space is appropriate and set up to maximize program delivery potential and safety of participants.
• Provide quality customer service and act as a knowledgeable resource to participants.
• Promote program and provide information for progression within the performing arts program.
• Ensure all participants are registered correctly into programs, maintain attendance lists and perform any additional administrative tasks as required.
• Communicate with Supervisor regarding program.
  

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience teaching or performing in theatre/musical theatre.
• Theatre Teaching certification or Theatre Degree preferred.
• Completed intermediate/ advance level exams in related field (or must be able to satisfy the requirements of the syllabus).
• Emergency First Aid and CPR “B” Certification.
• HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development.
• Physical exercises while instructing.
• Primarily community centreenvironment.
• A Level 3 – Vulnerable check will be required of the successful candidate, as a condition of employment, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Candidates must available to participate in a Practical Assessment at the end of August.
• Candidates must be available for to attend training on the following days; September 6th (morning/afternoon), 11th (evening) and 14th (full day). Programs will start September 20, 2025.
• Pay rate is determined based on the program that is being instructed – School, Instructional or Recital/CompetitiveDance.
• Pay rate is determined based on the program that is being instructed – School, Children, Adult.
  - Instructors are paid for class prep/program specific requirements for each class taught and meetings in addition to the actual classroom teaching time.
  - Training is also compensated at an hourly training rate of $17.20/hour.

PLEASE NOTE: The City of Mississauga pays hourly for the time directly spent teaching each class. In addition, Instructors will be further compensated for choreography and program specific requirements per class taught.

Hourly Rate/Salary:$18.23 - $30.38
Grade:PB/PD/PF
Hours of Work:up to 24 hours
Work Location: Various
Department/Division/Section:CMS/Community Services Dept,CMS/Culture Division,Culture Services
Non-Union/Union: Non Union

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