Craft Class Instructor

We are a small children's start-up business, launching this week. I would like to have a list of 2-3 assistants/instructors that I can call on when our craft classes are taking place. Whoever is available could take the short shift being offered, which would last between 1-3 hours.

We have 3 venues - two in North York, and one in Weston Village.

Over the next few weeks, we'll be hosting some demo classes at different venues, for marketing purposes. I'd like to start connecting with potential instructors now, so that I can find the right fit for more hours in September.

What are the demo classes?

A paid trial where you'll arrive 30 minutes before the class to get oriented, assist through the one-hour class itself, then help with clean-up. ( 90 mins - 2 hours total).

Pay: Demo hours are paid at the same rate as ongoing hours in September: $23.50/hr.

What we're looking for:

• Comfortable and warm with children and youth in a group setting

• Prior experience working with children in an educational or recreational setting preferred

• Some experience in arts and crafts preferred - some projects are STEM-based and require a level of coordination and precision to execute well

• 2+ years professional experience with children required (ECE, nannying, camp counselor, tutoring, teaching, etc.).

• Comfortable and confident interacting with parents asking questions about their child or our program

-Enthusiasm for arts and crafts along with the patience to guide young learners through creative processes

• Reliable and ON TIME - crucial that you have reliable transportation to the venue locations and that you arrive on time

• First Aid/CPR certification preferred for demo sessions; will become a requirement if hired for the Fall sessions

• A vulnerable sector check will be required if hired for the fall sessions (but I will reimburse you for that fee).

Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing materials and setting up craft tables
• Support children during craft activities, providing guidance, encouragement, and supervision to ensure safety and engagement
• Instructors will take turns leading the craft lessons - will provide you with written instructions ahead of time so you feel prepared for the short lesson
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment, including cleaning up supplies and materials after each session
• Help manage classroom behavior by promoting positive interactions and supporting inclusive participation for all children, including those with disabilities
• Communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff to ensure a smooth and enjoyable class experience
• Support the implementation of early childhood education principles by encouraging creativity, fine motor skills, and basic educational concepts (in science, technology, engineering, math, art) through craft projects

**Availability Required:

Our regular fall classes run:
Saturdays - 8:45am - 11:45am (already covered - occasioanl Saturdays may be available)
Wednesdays - 3:45pm - 6:45pm
Thursdays - 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Please only reply to this ad if you're available for the above hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays . Demo timing will vary, but ongoing hours will be within the 3 slots listed. We now have instructors available for the Saturday shifts, so you should only apply if you're interested in the week day shifts. Thank you!

Good fit for:

Someone looking for a few casual extra hours (max 7-10 hours/week), not a primary income source. Ideal for an ECE student, someone in a related field, a stay-at-home parent or a retiree looking to earn some extra money .

This is not suitable for someone needing reliable full-time or primary income, as hours are limited and offered first-come, first-served across our small team.

Please note: We will only reply to applicants who respond to ALL questions listed in the ad. Thank you.

Pay: $23.50 per hour

Expected hours: 1.0 – 10.0 per week

Work Location: In person