Specialized Instructor - General Programs

Oakville, ON, Canada

Part-time

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Job type: Part-time
Apply by: Dec 9, 2026
Experience: 1-2 years of experience in a paid or volunteer Preschool, Education or Recreational setting;
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 9, 2026

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Job Details

Part-Time

Posting Status

Open to current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants

Closing Date

Applications for this position must be received at by no later than 11:59 pm on December 31, 2026.

This posting is for current and future opportunities and will be filled on an as needed basis. Applications will be considered for any openings that become available between now and December 31, 2026.

Job Responsibilities

The General Programs Instructor will deliver comprehensive and age appropriate recreational programs to meet the needs of all participants registered in the program and act as a knowledgeable resource to the program participants and their families. The successful candidate will also ensure that the program is conducted in a safe environment that encourages participation and personal development.

Duties Include

Delivering a program of daily activities that are safe, creative, age-appropriate and inclusive of all program participants.
Ensure continued safety of all participants in the program.
Facilitate provided program plans with participants in a safe, developmentally appropriate and fun manner.
Reacting to emergency and behaviour management situations in accordance with department approved procedures.
Administrative duties: attendance tracking registration updates, and incident reports as required.
Customer service: updating caregivers, support to new parents, providing feedback to participants.
Attending mandatory staff training.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Expert-level knowledge and practical proficiency in the discipline being taught, supported by relevant training and experience;
1-2 years of experience in a paid or volunteer Preschool, Education or Recreational setting;
Strong interpersonal and communication skills including written and verbal;
Experience in the development and implementation of age-appropriate activities;
Demonstrated behaviour management skills;
Enthusiasm and passion for working with recreation participants;
Ability to obtain within 30 days of hire or possess HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD); and
Ability to obtain within 30 days of hire or possesses current Intermediate First Aid with CPR C (formerly Standard First Aid with CPR C) from a WSIB-approved provider, issued within the last three (3) years and valid throughout the term of employment.
Please note that this position requires a satisfactory vulnerable sector check dated within 60 days of the employment offer. Note: Candidates who are under the age of 18 at the time of hire will only be required to provide a criminal record and judicial matters check (CRJMC).

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DATED: November 9, 2026

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This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. Applicants may also be required to undergo testing.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Responsibilities

Deliver safe, creative, age-appropriate, and inclusive recreational activities, following program plans and supporting participants’ development. Manage participant safety and behavior, respond to emergencies, complete administrative records, communicate with caregivers, and attend required training.

Requirements

Candidates need expert-level knowledge and practical proficiency in the discipline being taught, supported by relevant training and experience, plus 1–2 years of experience in a preschool, education, or recreation setting. They must have strong communication and behavior-management skills, experience developing age-appropriate activities, and obtain or hold HIGH FIVE PHCD and Intermediate First Aid with CPR C within the stated timelines; a satisfactory vulnerable sector check is also required.

Skills

Program Instruction
Age-Appropriate Activity Development
Inclusive Program Delivery
Participant Safety
Behavior Management
Emergency Response
Interpersonal Communication
Written Communication
Customer Service
Attendance Tracking
Registration Updates
Incident Reporting
Caregiver Communication
Recreational Program Planning

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Keywords

Recreational Programs
Program Instruction
Age-Appropriate Activities
Inclusive Programming
Participant Safety
Personal Development
Behavior Management
Emergency Response
Attendance Tracking
Registration Updates
Incident Reports
Customer Service
Caregiver Communication
HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development
Intermediate First Aid
CPR C
Vulnerable Sector Check
Preschool
Education
Recreation

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