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Program Instructor 3 - Arts

Milton, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 9, 2026
1 position

$40 / hour

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Employment type: Part-time, Contract
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: High school
Apply by: Sep 28, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The instructor is responsible for planning and facilitating high-quality arts programs while ensuring a safe and engaging environment for participants. They must also manage administrative tasks, maintain equipment, and provide clear communication to staff and participants.

Job details

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? This position is eligible for the following: • 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 • For further details of what we offer, please visit Why Milton 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 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 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 is an asset • 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. 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 September 27, 2026. 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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates should have at least five years of teaching or program instruction experience and expert knowledge in specific artistic techniques. A secondary school diploma is required, with post-secondary education in a related field preferred.