Program Instructor 2 – Performing Arts Instructor

Job Type:

Contract

Department:

Hourly Wage:

$29.04

Close Date (closes at 12:00 am on date noted below):

March 21, 2026

Openings:

3

Position Summary

Do you enjoy working with children and youth? Do you want to create memorable experience for children in our community? Apply to be part of our Summer Camps Performing Arts Instructional team!

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?
This position is eligible for the following:

• Starting Hourly Rate: $29.04
• Benefits: Employee Assistance Program and option to participate in the OMERS pension plan
• Employee perks/discounts: Discount on Active Living Pass and Perkopolis
• For further details of what we offer, please visit Why Milton


As a Performing Arts Instructor, you’ll be responsible for providing instruction and artistic support to Junior and Senior Performing Arts Camps at the FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton, ages 7 – 12, culminating in the presentation of plays to be performed in the theatre at the end of each two-week camp session. This position reports to the Coordinator, Cultural Services (Programming & Outreach).

Major Job Responsibilities

What Skills Will You Be Responsible For?

• Provides artistic support to Performing Arts Camp Team, including Arts Camp Coordinator and Camp Leaders

• Leads skill-building games and improvisation exercises

• Develops and writes scripts for performances

• Collaborates with the Arts Camp Coordinator to design weekly program plans that align with HIGH FIVE® principles

• Sets up and takes down equipment required for daily programming and performances

• Contributes to the day‑to‑day coordination and delivery of camp activities

• Fosters a welcoming, positive, and inclusive environment that encourages participant engagement and success

• Provides regular updates to the Coordinator, Cultural Services (Programming and Outreach), and conducts daily check‑ins with the Arts Camp Coordinator and Camp Leaders to support quality program delivery and smooth activity transitions.

• Builds positive working relationships with employees and participants through clear, respectful, and collaborative communication.

• Attends and participates in mandatory employee functions: training, meetings, and allocated program times

• Maintains a thorough understanding of camp standard operating procedures and supports the entire camp team in enforcing the established rules and guidelines governing the safety and conduct of participants

• Maintains a safe, clean, and well‑supervised program environment, including proper use and storage of equipment and adherence to all health and safety requirements including the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)

• Reports all accidents, incidents, and site damage to immediate supervisor promptly

• Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with departmental objectives

Education & Experience

What Skills and Experience Will You Bring to the Team?

• Secondary School Diploma required

• Post-Secondary Education in theatre is considered an asset

• Minimum of two (2) years teaching and/or program instruction experience in performing arts is required

• Previous experience working in a camp setting is considered an asset

• Demonstrated experience working with persons with exceptionalities

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work well independently and in a team environment

• Standard First Aid and CPR C are required

• HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) is required

• In accordance with the Corporate Criminal Record Check Policy, the position requires the incumbent to submit a Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening upon employment

What Will We Need From You?

• Ability to work up to 30 hours per week for the duration of July & August, with hours varying based on program registration numbers

• Ability to work one evening every two weeks for performance events

• Participation in all scheduled paid camp training sessions held during the evenings and weekends in May and June is mandatory and a condition of employment

• The Drama Instructor must be available to teach: July 6, 2026 – August 28, 2026

• Evening commitment is required on the following Thursdays: July 16, July 30, August 13, and August 27, 2026

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.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to apply online at www.milton.ca under the Employment Opportunities section. Please ensure your application is submitted by 11:59 pm on March 20, 2026.  Please check your email (and junk/spam folder) regularly. Preference will be given to candidates who can work the full summer.

If you are currently employed with the Town of Milton, please apply internally through the Jobs Hub app of your Workday account in order for your application to be processed as an internal applicant.

In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation, applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used strictly for candidate selection.