Job Description

As one of the fastest growing cities in Alberta, the City of Airdrie is a recognized leader in building a vibrant and sustainable community through innovation.

At the City of Airdrie, incredible opportunities happen every day in a flexible work environment that is tailored to each department. Our inclusive culture and values create a workplace where we welcome aspiring, driven and creative individuals to help us accomplish our business and community goals. We are supportive of one another, and we have fun while we serve our community. We are passionate about improving the lives of our residents through care and respect; that is the foundation of our organization. At the City of Airdrie, we learn, grow and accomplish great things together.

If you have a passion for building a better community and are ready to join the excitement, we\'d love to hear from you!

The Opportunity:

The City of Airdrie is currently recruiting for a Performing Arts professional with experience in technical theatre, drama and movement for children.

The main focus of this position will be on instructing a technical theatre class. The role will also be responsible for teaching classes on a sessional basis in the mediums indicated. The successful candidate will be an accomplished Performing Arts Instructor with a passion and dedication to the growth of performing arts in the City of Airdrie. There is the potential for future programming opportunities and we look forward to ideas and proposals from potential instructors.

The responsibilities of a Performing Arts Instructor include:

• Deliver high quality performance classes to our students
• Motivate and inspire confidence in participants
• Create lesson plans
• Teach students about creating theatre
• Assist students in creating their own dramatic pieces, building self-confidence, accessing creativity and strengthening design fundamentals
• Teach technical skills including drawing, entertainment technologies, design, organize and manage the learning environment, create the technical elements of final class performances
• Act as support for other programs for elements of prop, costume, set, lighting and sound
• Some light cleaning duties may be required

You Bring:

• Minimum 3 years of experience and demonstrated skills teaching within the area of specialty (technical theatre, design, art, directing)
• Candidates with formal university training in performing arts, specializing in technical theatre, will be given priority
• Experience in development of programs
• Experience in acting, technical theatre, movement and directing would be considered an asset
• Current Standard First Aid - Level C CPR and AED required (Please upload copies of certification with online application)
• Skilled in design and facilitation of arts programs
• Proven background in providing exceptional customer service
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Mature and reliable
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Outstanding dependability, initiative, creativity and decision-making skills

We Offer:

Competitive compensation and the following benefits:

• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Annual adult Genesis Place pass

We believe connection and culture are the keys to our customer service. We do this through continuous learning, regular team building, and organizational social events so all employees have the knowledge to provide excellence in service to our community.

Additional Information:

This competition is for a part time/casual performing arts instructor for evening and weekend classes. Remuneration for preparation or administration time will be determined together with the facilitator for each class.

Please include a cover letter with your application, describing any specific areas of expertise and interest; the productions you have performed in; and programs you have either developed and/or facilitated.

Next Steps:

Candidates are invited to apply online.

Postings close at 9 p.m. on the closing date listed in the posting. We recommend applying as soon as possible as we are not able to accept late applications.

Please review the job competition carefully and be sure to attach any specifically requested documentation in the My Documents section of your application.

Interviewing and hiring may commence prior to the posted closing date.

Thank you for your interest in the City of Airdrie.

City of Airdrie