We are seeking:
- 2 Performing Arts Instructors at Festival Place (Instructor I)
- 3 Performing Arts Instructor at Festival Place (Instructor II)
These are seasonal positions starting early June with an expected end date of August 25, 2026.
The Performing Arts Instructors I and II’s work within a team environment to develop and implement creative, age-appropriate Performing Arts programs for Strathcona County. Instructors provide support in the areas of drama, dance, circus arts, video production, and musical theatre.
These positions report to the Performing Arts Programmers at Festival Place. The camps you may support in this position are for summer seasonal camps occurring Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Key Responsibilities:
Instructor I ($20.55 - $25.72)
- Assist Instructor II with planning performing arts activities if needed
- Assist Instructor II in providing youth (ages 4Y to 17Y) with a clean, safe, and positive learning environment
- Instruct and provide positive support and supervision within performing arts summer programs
- Provide support to the operation of summer programs such as registration administration, daily attendance records, communication with parents, and accurate recording and monitoring of specific registrants’ information
- Help ensure program spaces are clean and safe and that materials and equipment are used in accordance with County OHS guidelines
- Collaborate and positively interact within a team environment
- Attend and participate in meetings and training sessions
- Provide excellent guest service for program participants and the community
- Communicate any questions, issues, or concerns to the Performing Arts Programmer
Instructor II (Lead Instructor) in addition to Instructor I responsibilities ($27.01 - $33.78)
- Plan, develop, and deliver activities for performing arts-themed camps and activities. (e.g. dance, drama, musical theatre, circus, and physical theatre skills, and/or filmmaking)
- Consider skill development and progression, to maximize participant learning, appreciation, and engagement for children and youth.
- Incorporate the interests of the children and support children’s emotional, artistic, and social development, creativity, and fundamental movement and fine motor skill progression
- Instruct and provide positive support and supervision within performing arts summer programs
- Mentor Instructor I’s and Leaders in Training (LITS)
- Prepare materials for each program/camp activity
- Create project samples if needed as a teaching tool
- Ensure program spaces are clean and safe and that materials and equipment are used under County OHS guidelines.
- Provide excellent guest service for program participants and community
- Collaborate and positively interact within a team environment
- Attend and participate in meetings and training sessions
- Manage forms, documents, and communications with class participants at the time of the class
- Communicate any questions, issues, or concerns to the Performing Arts Programmer
- Assist with program documentation, administration, and site preparation
- Provide safe supervision to participants engaged in performing arts programs and ensure health and safety regulations are followed.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Positive, proven leadership and team-building skills
- Ability to adapt to changing work environments and demands along with time-management skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to maintain high standards of respect, safety, quality, and cooperation
- Minimum Grade 12 completed as of June 2026
- Enrollment in post-secondary education for fine arts, education, recreation, and/or other related degrees is an asset
- Demonstrated experience working with children (4Y-5Y) (6Y-12Y) & (13Y-17Y)
- Experience instructing programs in a group setting is highly desired
- Experience in the performing arts is an asset
- Experience with circus skills (e.g. juggling, clowning, balance acts. magic)
- Experience in filmmaking, using camera equipment, and using editing software would be considered a highly rated asset
- Leader in Training program experience would be considered an asset
Conditions of Employment:
- Submission of a Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check
- Current First Aid and CPR (Level C) certification
- Ability to lift 20lbs. supply totes, and other tools as part of the job duties and stand for extended periods
Pay Range: $20.55 - $33.78
Who we are:
Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canada’s most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, fairness, and cooperation.
Why Join Strathcona County:
- Competitive salary and benefits package, which includes:
- Health and wellness spending account
- Employee and family assistance program
- Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities.
- Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace.
Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.
Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
