Performing Arts Specialty Instructor

City of St. Albert; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of St. Albert is seeking Performing Arts Specialty Instructors to deliver dynamic arts programs for participants ranging from toddlers to adults. Instructors will prepare curriculum, lead classes, and evaluate student progress, contributing to a vibrant community arts experience within Alberta's Botanical Arts City.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and experience in performing arts.
• Experience as a performing arts instructor with large groups.
• Team player with high levels of interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver programs for class participants aged 3 to adult.
• Liaise with the Performing Arts Coordinator for curriculum planning.
• Provide weekly reports regarding class attendance and progress.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Knowledge in Performing Arts

Education

Undergraduate diploma or degree in the performing arts / education

Job description

Requisition # : 25 / 45 Job # : J0325-0826 Job Type : Casual Job Category : Cultural Services Positions : 1 Posting Date : March 27, 2025 Closing Date : June 30, 2025 Salary / Wage : 20.00 - 60.00 / Hour Location : 5 St. Anne Street

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As Alberta's 'Botanical Arts City', St. Albert is a community renowned for its botanical arts, its commitment to a green lifestyle and the cultivation of activities that provide for a well-rounded quality of life. Our employees provide over 72,000 residents with high-quality programs and services and we are proud to contribute to making St. Albert one of the best places to live in Canada.

The Opportunity

Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a fast paced, creative, dynamic and energetic environment? St. Albert is a city rich in arts and heritage, with superior cultural opportunities for the enjoyment and learning of many. We are proud to offer a rich and diverse array of classes for children and adults. Our programming is always evolving, to ensure participants receive a fun-filled and meaningful theatrical experience.

Performing Art classes facilitate an understanding and appreciation of the arts in the community through the encouragement, discussion, and interaction of participants enrolled in the programs, along with providing professional development opportunities for practicing artists within the community.

The City of St. Albert is currently seeking to hire several Performing Arts Specialty Instructors to plan and deliver programs to class participants from the age of 3 years to adult. As an Instructor, you will be responsible for the preparation, implementation, instruction and evaluation of the program. You will liaise with the Performing Arts Coordinator to plan yearly curriculum, learning outcomes and term to term objectives. Instructors will be responsible for the individual class plans and the weekly instruction of the classes throughout each term. Instructors will provide a weekly report to the Performing Arts Coordinator regarding attendance and progress. The instructor will also be responsible for ensuring the adherence to all safe work practices.

Qualifications

• The individuals we are looking for should have extensive knowledge and experience in the performing arts genre.
• An undergraduate diploma or degree in the performing arts / education is preferable.
• Experience working as a performing arts instructor, working with large groups of youth is a definite asset.
• The Instructors we seek are team players with high levels of interpersonal and communication skill.

Hours of Work

Up to 15 hours per week including Saturday and some evenings. The number of hours worked per week fluctuates on an as-needed basis due to operational requirements and will be scheduled in advance where possible.

Compensation

20.00 - $60.00 per hour based on qualifications, experience and program requirements.

Term

Conditions of Employment

• The successful applicant will be required to obtain a clear vulnerable sector police information check.
• The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials.

Application Information

• Please upload a cover letter and a resume when applying for this opportunity. These will need to be uploaded as two separate documents.
• This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, at the same or lower classification level.
• Please note that the City conducts most interviews via video conference and will provide a link and instructions to applicants selected for an interview.