Program Instructor 3 - Arts

The Corporation of The Town of Milton; Milton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS pension plan

Employee Assistance Program

Active Living Pass discounts

Perkopolis discounts

Job summary

The Corporation of The Town of Milton is seeking part-time instructors to plan and lead youth programs in Milton. You will ensure safety, engagement, and high-quality learning experiences for diverse participants.

Reporting to the Coordinators in Cultural Services or Recreation, you will develop lesson plans, manage volunteers, and maintain records while upholding health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years teaching/program instruction experience
• Experience working with targeted age group
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective program planning and service delivery skills

Responsibilities

• Plan and instruct quality programs for the targeted age group
• Ensure activities are safe, fun, and appropriate
• Develop structured programs with the Supervisor
• Provide lectures or demonstrations in class
• Maintain safe and clean facilities and equipment
• Communicate with staff, participants, and parents clearly
• Oversee volunteers and assist with program needs
• Prepare materials lists and lesson plans, and adapt as required
• Maintain attendance and administrative records
• Attend mandatory staff functions and training

Skills

Teaching experience

Program planning

Safety awareness

Customer focus

Communication

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Post-Secondary Education in related field

Standard First Aid and CPR C

HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development

CPI or equivalent training

Tools

OMERS pension plan

Job description

Job Type: Contract Department: Hourly Wage: $39.62 Close Date (closes at 12:00 am on date noted below): September 28, 2026 Openings: 4

Position Summary

About Milton Join one of Ontario's fastest-growing and most dynamic municipalities. The Town of Milton is proud to deliver high-quality, sustainable municipal services that support a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-looking community where residents thrive, businesses succeed, and nature is respected and protected. Our vision is to foster a safe, diverse, and welcoming environment - one that honours its natural landscapes and rich heritage, supports thriving and inclusive neighbourhoods, nurtures a strong and balanced economy, and offers exceptional opportunities to live, learn, work, and play.

What We Offer?

• Starting Hourly Rate: $38.65
• Benefits: Employee Assistance Program and option to participate in the OMERS pension plan
• Employee perks/discounts: Discount on Active Living Pass and Perkopolis

Position Summary

Reporting to the Coordinator, Cultural Services or Coordinator, Recreation, this part-time position is responsible for the planning and instruction of quality programs, ensuring that all activities are safe, fun and appropriate for the targeted age group and expectations of the department.

Major Job Responsibilities

• Program implementation with a focus on quality customer experiences:
• Ensure a safe and well-supervised learning environment is provided, while encouraging individuals to actively participate
• Work with the Supervisor, to develop structured programs that meet the needs of the participants
• Facilitate a lecture and or demonstration of an assigned topic at each class
• Ensure daily programming is adapted to all program participant needs
• Receive all parent/participant (as applicable based on programming) concerns and communicate concerns or incidents to supervisor
• Provide sufficient time for participants to work independently and provide one-on-one assistance when required
• Establish positive relationships and work cooperatively with staff and participants and provide clear communication
• Provide guidance and oversight of volunteers
• Establish positive relationships and clear communication channels with all staff and participants
• Maintain a safe and clean facility including proper usage and use of equipment.
• Proactively communicate program needs to facility operations staff and communicate any facility or equipment deficiencies to supervisor.
• Evaluate situations for potential risks and proactively take action to address such risks.
• Communicate any action or concerns to supervisor.
• Maintain communication with customer service desk to provide relevant program updates and to request support in the event of an emergency
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and handle sensitive situations with mature judgement.
• Provides suggestions to supervisor on ways to enhance the customer experience
• Comply with all health and safety practices as it relates to the work, standard operating guidelines and the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Administrative Tasks

• Develop and prepare a material list and lesson plans to meet the needs of the program and participants
• Modify lesson plans as necessary based on program participant needs
• Provide lesson plans, regular updates and feedback to immediate Supervisor
• Attend all mandatory staff functions: training, meetings and all allocated program times
• Report any incidents, to the Supervisor, ensuring all appropriate forms are filled out accurately and completed
• Submit required forms (including payroll)
• Maintain accurate attendance and other administrative records as required

Education & Experience

• Secondary School Diploma Preferred
• Post-Secondary Education related to specialized field is preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years teaching/program instruction experience
• Experience working with targeted age group

Certifications or Designations

• Standard First Aid and CPR C
• HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development (children's programs)
• Certifications/workshops in a related field and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or equivalent is as asset
• Expert knowledge and aptitude in a specific area of interest (e.g. art history, including contemporary practice, languages, music, dance, wellness)
• Master level expertise in variety of techniques and practice specific to the area of interest (e.g. painting, drawing, ceramics, pottery, hand building, clay sculpture, languages, music, dance, wellness)
• Expert in one or more artistic techniques, practices and materials in a minimum of one area of the following interests/skills: painting, drawing, ceramics, pottery, hand building, clay sculpture)
• Strong problem solving skills with the ability to work well independently and in a team environment
• Superior instructional and facilitation skills
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective program planning and service delivery skills

Note to Applicants

This posting is for an existing job vacancy. The Town is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, accessible, and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to fair and transparent hiring practices. We thank all who apply, however only those selected to move forward in the process will be contacted.

Accommodations

Should you be selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. We will work with you to ensure your full participation in the process.

Why Milton

Milton: A Place of Possibility. At the Town of Milton, we provide excellent and sustainable municipal services to foster a vibrant and inclusive community where residents thrive, businesses flourish and nature is cherished. We are laying the groundwork for our vision for Milton 2051: a safe, diverse and welcoming community that respects its natural beauty and heritage, supports a range of neighbourhoods, sustains a strong and balanced economy, and offers outstanding opportunities to live, learn, work and play. To achieve this, we commit to invest in a more permanent, balanced and highly skilled workforce required for our vision, making the Town of Milton an employer of choice where diverse and talented staff are able to offer superior service and productivity in a period of rapid change.