Reporting to the Artistic Program Director, the Acting Instructor is responsible for the weekly Theatre program for Amber Academy and will be required to develop student performances in keeping with the vision, philosophy, values and mission of Amber Academy Youth Fine Arts Society.

The Acting Instructor will also perform the role of Artistic Director for the K-12 Spring Musical Production (title to be announced). Qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to:

- Self-directed with excellent communication and leadership skills
- Enjoy working with youth and able to establish rapport with children and teens of varying skills and abilities
- Enthusiastic about mentoring and empowering youth to become confident individuals and engaged members of the community
- Able to create and implement a program with clear goals and lesson plans
- A robust knowledge of acting techniques, directing concepts, and backstage elements and operations

Experience
- Must have previous experience directing, or assisting in the direction of, a play or musical theatre production
- Drama or musical theatre performance experience is required
- Leadership experience with youth in an educational or recreational capacity
- Experience in visual arts, music,



dance and/or choreography would be an asset

This is a contract, part-time term position beginning January 2027 and terminating June 2027 with the option to renew as an instructor for the 2027-2028 term. Regular weekly classes will be on Friday afternoons from 3:30-5:30pm.

Musical rehearsals will be on Sundays from 10:00am to 1:00pm.*

*Rehearsal schedule will be based on each production team member's availability, requirements of the show, etc. Compensation for the Artistic Director position will be based on previous experience, education, and training.

We invite you to bring your skills and passion and join us in creating healthier and higher qualities of life for youth by empowering them through artistic education, collaboration and expression.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Application question(s)

- Have you previously worked with children? What ages?
- Will you be able to reliably commute to Sooke, BC V0S 1N0 for this contract?
- Please describe your theatre and directing background, including training and previous experience as an instructor and/or performer.

Work Location: In person

📌 Acting Instructor & Artistic Director (Musical Theatre) (Sooke)
🏢 Amber Academy Youth Fine Arts Society
📍 Sooke