Digital Arts Instructor (Fall 2026)

Job Summary

Our team is seeking digital arts instructors for evening and weekend classes for participants ages 9 and up. The successful candidate will be responsible for the instruction of digital arts program(s) as outlined by the City of Mississauga to meet the needs of participants and to ensure adequate safety while facilitating the activity. The successful candidate will instruct a high-quality program and act as information technology support during class time to participants.

We are hiring Digital Arts Instructors to teach the following classes:

• App Design (ages 9 - 11), (12 - 15)
• Digital Art and Design (ages 9 - 12), (12 - 17), (18+)
• Stop Motion Animation (ages 9 - 12)

Learn more from Ben on what it is like to be a Digital Arts Instructor at the City!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Instruct comprehensive digital arts program(s) as developed by the City of Mississauga to meet the needs of all participants in the program(s).
• Prepare and deliver lesson plans in the digital arts in a manner appropriate to the audience.
• Work with groups of up to 15 participants.
• Support the objectives and philosophies of digital arts programs as established by the Recreation and Culture Division through quality instruction and excellent customer and staff relations.
• Communicate in an effective and timely manner in writing or voicemail with the Program Supervisor all aspects related to facilities, staffing, participants, equipment, supplies or anything that would impact the quality and safe delivery of the program.
• Complete facility program safety checks before each program starts and report any concerns to Supervisor.
• Responsible for the safety and well-being of all registered participants throughout the program.
• Troubleshoot any issues with technology that may inhibit the operation of the program (WiFi issues, projector issues, issues with participant’s laptops / software).
• Policy and procedure adherence and provide quality customer service and information to participants and other staff.
• Advise Program Supervisor of any difficulties with participants regarding behaviour, registration, class lists, program content or any other related issues.
• Incorporate and model the HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development in program delivery where appropriate.
• Acts as a knowledgeable resource and provide quality customer service to participants and other staff.
• Note: Hours are not guaranteed. Hours are dependent on sufficient program registration.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years of age or older at the start of employment.
• Post-secondary education and training or equivalent professional work experience in Digital Arts including App Design, Digital Animation, Graphic Design, Web Design, and/or Digital Sculpture and 3D Animation or related discipline.
• Advanced skills using a wide variety of digital arts software.
• Must have knowledge of and experience in teaching.
• Excellent communication and organization skills required.
• Expert knowledge of some or all of the following software App Inventor, Scratch, GIMP, Inkscape, Blender, Sculptris, WordPress, or equivalent programs such as Adobe Creative Suite.
• Advanced level of experience working with technology to troubleshoot issues with program software or technology during program time.
• Own equipment for teaching demonstrations (laptop, digital camera etc.)
• Must hold by employment start date:
  • A valid and current Basic First Aid or Emergency First Aid with CPR C & AED from a recognized WSIB-provider at the employee’s expense.
  • HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development certification at the employee's own expense.

• Must be confident teaching various age groups and skill levels.
• Experience developing detailed lesson plans.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends at locations throughout the City of Mississauga.
• A Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) will be required of the successful candidate, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.