Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Office of the CAO – Art Services
STATUS: Auxiliary
NO. OF POSITIONS: 2
UNION: CUPE, Local 387
HOURS OF WORK: Varies*
SALARY: $39.29 to $41.78 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits and vacation

The City of New Westminster’s Art Services department is looking for passionate and experienced dance instructors to join our department to develop and lead sessional programs in our purpose-built dance studio at Anvil Centre.
Candidates require a strong background in dance and instruction, with experience in either ballet, hip hop, and/or jazz. The ability and interest to instruct more than one style is considered a strong asset along with some weekend availability. Applicants with current performing art practices (practicing and/or performing) are encouraged to apply.
Ideally, candidates will have experience teaching either children, youth and/or adults.
Please note this is an auxiliary position, and instruction hours are based on program registration.
Requirements include:
• Educational background in dance/performing arts either through continued professional development or through completion of accredited programs.
• Passionate about art education and sound previous instructing experience within a recreational and/or cultural studio setting.
• Positive and approachable demeanor.
• Responsible and punctual.
• Excellent classroom management and organizational skills.
• Must be able to pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS) check.
*Please note that instruction hours of work are dependent on program registration and building scheduling (i.e. community rentals). The successful candidates will have the ability to work some weekdays, evenings and/or weekends.
Apply online with your resume and cover letter in one document at www.newwestcity.ca/employment by March 7, 2024.

To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest.
New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq’eméylem-speaking peoples.
It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land.
We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on.
We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

Required languages: Englsih

Education level: See Above

Required skills: See Above

Closest intersection: 8th Street & Columbia