Careers Unlock Your Potential
With an open door policy between management and staff, skill development and training is a collaborative process between the team and its new employees. Our supportive culture enables open communication between management and staff where regular feedback will assist you in your strengths. Here at The Arts Conservatory, there will always be opportunities for personal and career growth.
Our CultureWho We Are
The Arts Conservatory takes on leadership in safeguarding and preserving the fine arts to ensure the continued presence of arts education in children’s lives. We are a fine arts school comprised of Music, Dance and Visual Arts. Our mission is to encourage children and youth to develop their vast capabilities and explore every creative outlet.
Who Are We Looking For?
We are seeking passionate art advocates who are looking to nurture young children to realize their love of the fine arts. Join us and become part of our family!
We are looking for fun, professional, positive, customer service oriented individuals with a dance/art/music related background to enrich the lives of children and families in the Richmond community by joining our on call party staff. College students are welcome!
JOB TYPE
On call position
JOB HOURS
Must be available to assist with parties on Saturdays and Sundays all day
RATE
$35/hour
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan age appropriate activities based on set party themes
- Come up with 2-3 activities based on the party theme and let families decide which activity they would like to go with
- Open facility, set up party venue with décor/props/food
- Guide children through the activity for 1 – 1.5 hours ensuring a fun and safe experience at all times
- Help with serving food and beverages
- Clean up after party and restore room to original settings
- Lock facility and arm the building
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Must be 19 years old or older to apply. High School diploma preferred.
Experience: Customer Service experience, as well as, experience working with children and families a plus; some exposure to visual or performing arts preferred.
Skills & Abilities: Good communication skills necessary; flexible and responsible; able to self prioritize; able to multi-task; self-directed; friendly people person
We are looking for fun, positive, customer service oriented students with a dance/art/music related background to enrich the lives of children and families in the Richmond community by joining our on call party staff. High School students are welcome!
JOB TYPE
On call position
JOB HOURS
Must be available to assist with parties on Saturdays and Sundays all day
RATE
$25/hour
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the Party Host to facilitate appropriate activities based on set party themes
- Assist with party venue set up including décor/props/food
- Guide children through the activity for 1 – 1.5 hours ensuring a fun and safe experience at all times
- Help with serving food and beverages
- Clean up after party and restore room to original settings
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Must be 16 years old or older to apply. High School diploma preferred.
Experience: Customer Service experience, as well as, experience working with children and families a plus; some exposure to visual or performing arts preferred.
Skills & Abilities: Good communication skills necessary; flexible and responsible; able to multi-task; friendly people person
We are seeking a dedicated drum instructor looking to share their passion and knowledge with their students! Private lessons are for students as young as 7 years old and up to adulthood. Most students are beginners, however some may have varying levels of past experience.
JOB TYPE
Contractor. Contract until August 2024 with high potential for yearly renewal.
JOB HOURS
2-5 teaching hours one day per week to start. Mondays or Fridays, some time between 3-8pm.
RATE
$28 to $35 per hour depending on experience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide weekly private lessons to students
- Prepare students for recitals, events, and exams, as necessary
- Work with varying student goals across multiple drumming/music styles
- Keep up to date attendance records and schedule make up lessons accordingly
- Communicate with parents about student expectations and progress
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Music degree, diploma, or equivalent qualifications preferred.
Experience: At least one year of teaching experience preferred, although not required.
Skills & Abilities: Comfortable teaching children; Good communication skills necessary; Well-organized.
We are always looking to hire substitute dance teacher positions
DESCRIPTION
Each day has a range of styles in the schedule, teachers should have some experience with each, although we understand you may be stronger with some over the other.
RATE
Pay range is $30-$45. competitive rates based on experience
Teachers are paid a non-teaching rate for attending competitions and non-teaching program related events such as photo days and recitals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teaching age appropriate class plans,
- Finishing and/or cleaning choreography for year end dance recitals and/or competitions
- Being present at the year end recital and competitions as necessary.
The Arts Conservatory in Richmond seeks a part time Visual Arts teacher to teach art to school age kids.
DESCRIPTION
Monday to Thursdays: Actual teaching is from 3:40pm – 5:25 pm. + an additional half hour per day for set up and clean up. Weekend as needed for events and parties.
RATE
$22-27 per hour
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Preparing lesson plans
- Teaching multiple art classes
- Completing take-home projects every 2-3 weeks
- Provide feedback to kids’ families about their progress
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
The ideal candidate will have a strong art background, experience teaching children ages 4-18 yrs, highly organized and work well in a team.
For over thirty years, The Arts Connection has been the core of arts education in Richmond. The Arts Connection is the parent company of Renaissance Academy of Learning and The Arts Conservatory. Our team of passionate and experienced teachers have been inspiring our community through music, dance, and visual arts.
WHY JOIN US
- Administrators on site to take care of student registration and enrollment, as well as day to day assistance
- Music studios equipped with upright and grand pianos
- A music library of resources for teacher and student use
- Recitals organized by the school for student participation
- Equal monthly payment schedule for paycheque consistency
RATE
Private Music Instructors are Independent Contractors, with rates ranging from $28-$36 per
hour. There is a $0.55/hour Office Levy fee to cover unlimited use of our facilities,
photocopier/scanner, phones, etc.
DESCRIPTION
The Arts Conservatory is seeking a Private Guitar and Ukulele Instructor to teach students of a range of levels and ages for the remainder of the 2023-24 School Year. Students are mostly beginners, but some may be Intermediate to Advanced.
Hours are currently Monday afternoons/evenings and Saturday mornings, though adjustments may be possible.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teaching weekly in-person private lessons to students
- Tracking student attendance and progress
- Communicating with parents and the School of Music Manager about scheduling and any necessary make-up lessons
- Preparing students for RCM Exams, Recitals, Festivals, and Competitions, based on individual student goals
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
- Formal Music Education (e.g. Diploma, Degree, RCM, or similar equivalency)
- Comfort working with students age 5 to adult
- Minimum 1 year teaching experience preferred
- Ability to teach other instruments also an asset