Preschool Arts Instructor
YMCA Calgary
Position: Preschool Arts Instructor, Part-Time, Contract
Start Date: Immediately
End Date: December 31, 2025, with possibility of extension
Salary: $20.80 per hour – $26/per hour
Why should you join our team?
YMCA Calgary is a charity that ignites the potential in Calgarians. Since our inception in 1902, we have evolved into a vibrant organization operating in every quadrant of the city.
Guided by our core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility, YMCA Calgary offers a growing hub of programming & services to address the needs of our community including connection and belonging, physical and mental wellbeing, child-care support, language instruction, affordable tutoring and more. We also ensure that no one is turned away, lowering financial barriers for youth, adults and families through the generous donations of our community. This impact takes place across our 7 health and wellness facilities, 6 childcare centres, 2 outdoor camps and 12+ community programs, empowering people of all ages and life stages to belong, grow, thrive and lead.
You can make an impact in the community — locally and across the globe. You will work with a fun culture of people and enjoy many of the benefits and opportunities the YMCA offers:
- Complimentary YMCA Calgary membership including a linked membership for dependent children
- Program discounts
- Ongoing leadership development and opportunities
- Leadership award opportunities
- Scholarship opportunities
- Paid recertification and training
What qualifications are we looking for?
Qualifications include:
- Associated Degree(s) or diploma(s) or degree in progress in related field: music and movement for preschool, teaching, working with children, adults and/or individuals with disabilities.
- Previous experience teaching/working in the field.
- Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C certificated within the last 12 months from an approved AB OHS provider. Asset if certification is issued by one of the following five Canadian organizations: Canadian Red Cross, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Lifesaving Society, St John’s Ambulance and/or Canadian Ski Patrol.
- Meet and maintain any other specific licensing requirements.
- Evidence of a cleared police security clearance including a vulnerable sector search.
- Three professional references required.
What does this role look like at YMCA Calgary?
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare lesson plans, teach and educate participants (children and adults) in music and movement skills, according to the curriculum.
- Help develop/offer input to the current curriculum, in alignment with the growth and development of all arts programming initiatives.
- Ability to teach parented and unparented classes and engage both children and adult.
- Teach a wide range of music, movement and rhythm activities as well as encourage personal creative expression.
- Assure the health and safety of participants by following health and safety practices and regulations.
- Provide a safe, fun, engaging, creative and supportive environment for participants and volunteers.
- Engage volunteers in a support role.
- Exceptional organizational, multi-tasking, problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal skills with a focus on customer service.
- Strong attention to detail and exceptional follow-through.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Maintain a professional attitude at all times.
- Able to speak to large groups.
- Ability to meet assigned deadlines.
- Effectively communicates in a variety of settings.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure best delivery of customer/client experience, consistency in program offerings etc.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Be available to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Ensure the space and its equipment are being treated safely and appropriately.
What qualities do we look for in YMCA Calgary Staff and Volunteers?
Our diverse team of staff and volunteers are committed to making a positive impact in the community.
In addition, they model and are committed to the following competencies:
- Developing Self and Others: Developing people with a view toward present and future capacity.
- Building Purposeful Relationships: Relating to people authentically with their best in mind.
- Creating a Culture of Community: Gathering people to purpose and vision.
- Making Intentional Impact: Intending to make a difference every day.
- Thinking and Acting Strategically: Applying thoughts, words, and actions in service to the vision.
- Applying Business Acumen: Demonstrating excellence in technical skills and stewarding the YMCA Business Model.
- Innovating: Ability to know your environment, initiate and respond effectively to changing conditions.
Please note that evidence of a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search is a requirement
YMCA Calgary is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada by way of Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a valid Canadian work permit. YMCA Calgary is currently not engaged in international recruitment efforts as we are required to demonstrate that we have exhausted all means of recruitment both locally and nationally.
Potential candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview. This posting will close when a suitable candidate is found.
All applications are to be submitted online but for any position specific concerns or questions, please contact careers@ymcacalgary.org.
