Stage & Spotlight: Dramatic Arts Instructor (Flexible Hours)

Push Operations; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 530 - 600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employment with growing youth org

Team environment

Meaningful work—confidence & self‑expr

Performing arts focus

Training & development

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

TAC Sports is hiring a Dramatic Arts Instructor to lead engaging theatre and drama sessions for afterschool programs, March Break, and summer camps in Toronto and York Region. You will foster creativity, self-expression, and teamwork in a fun, safe environment.

Roles involve teaching acting fundamentals, storytelling, voice, movement, and performance, with opportunities for PA days and camps. Requires experience with kids and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in education, recreation, theatre, performing arts, tutoring, or youth programs.
• Strong interest or experience in dramatic arts, theatre, acting, or performance.
• Comfortable performing, presenting, and leading activities in front of groups.
• Energetic, creative, confident, patient, and enthusiastic when working with children.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and group management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead dramatic arts sessions in a safe, engaging, and age-appropriate environment.
• Introduce students to acting, theatre, improvisation, storytelling, and performance.
• Facilitate theatre games, improvisation, role-playing, and creative activities.
• Help students develop confidence, creativity, self-expression, and stage presence.
• Guide students in developing characters, scenes, skits, and short performances.
• Teach basic performance techniques, including voice projection, body language, movement, expression, and memorization.
• Encourage students to explore their imagination and express themselves creatively.
• Organize collaborative activities that promote teamwork, communication, and confidence.
• Provide constructive and encouraging feedback to help students improve their performance skills.
• Support students in preparing and rehearsing individual or group performances.
• Create an inclusive environment where students feel comfortable participating and expressing themselves.
• Supervise students throughout activities, transitions, and breaks to ensure safety and positive behaviour.
• Assist with program setup, cleanup, material preparation, and activity organization.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, and TAC Sports staff.
• Follow TAC Sports’ program plans, safety procedures, and child supervision standards at all times.

Skills

Drama/Performing arts

Public speaking

Group management

Communication skills

First Aid/CPR

Education

Theatre background

Job description

TAC Sports is hiring a Dramatic Arts Instructor to lead engaging theatre and drama sessions for afterschool programs, March Break, and summer camps in Toronto and York Region. You will foster creativity, self-expression, and teamwork in a fun, safe environment.

Roles involve teaching acting fundamentals, storytelling, voice, movement, and performance, with opportunities for PA days and camps. Requires experience with kids and strong communication skills.