Cultural Dance Instructor

The Corporation of the•East Gwillimbury, ON

12d•CA$0 - CA$28

About The Position

The Town of East Gwillimbury is seeking a Cultural Dance Instructor to develop and deliver engaging dance classes that explore and celebrate dance traditions of one or more cultures. The role involves creating inclusive and safe dance experiences for participants of all ages and abilities, reporting to the Recreation Coordinator. East Gwillimbury is a growing municipality, recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2025, and is committed to diversity and inclusivity.

Requirements

Experience in instructing the cultural dance modalities in which the candidate specializes.
A deep understanding of the culture in which the candidate’s cultural dance modality expertise is situated. This may be demonstrated through lived experience, academic study, extensive research, work experience, and/or close ties to the community.
Minimum 1 year experience teaching in a dance studio or recreational setting.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and motivational skills.
Ability to create an inclusive, equitable, and anti-racist space.
Experience working with individuals with disabilities and/or support needs, preferably in a recreational setting.
This position requires an outgoing, cooperative individual who can function in a dynamic environment.
Ability to deal with challenging and confidential situations.
Valid Standard First Aid & CPR-C Certificate or willing to obtain prior to employment.
Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

Nice To Haves

Proven experience in teaching, presenting, or facilitating cultural learning experiences is highly desirable.
Experience working effectively with individuals and groups of all ages and skill levels, preferably in a recreational setting.
Ability to adapt programming for people with disabilities and/or support needs is an asset.
Previous experience planning and implementing inclusive program plans an asset.
High Five: Principles of Healthy Child Development (considered an asset).

Responsibilities

Choreograph engaging, inclusive, safe, and easy to follow dance moves to a variety of songs within the cultural dance modality/modalities in which you specialize.
Work with participants with disabilities and/or support needs to ensure active participation.
Provide adaptations and modifications to planned exercises/techniques and/or available equipment where appropriate, to make them inclusive for all ages and needs.
Create a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for all participants.
Take attendance.
Communicate with participants and/or their caregivers.
Report any issues, concerns, or areas of development to the Recreation Coordinator.
Create weekly lesson plans.