Program Leader – After School Art Academy
📍 Langley, Willoughby
💼 Part-Time | September 2026 Start
Position Overview
Tiny Hands Club is seeking a creative, enthusiastic, and experienced Program Leader to lead our After-School Art Academy for children in Kindergarten through Grade 7.
Our academy focuses on structured, instructor-led art classes that encourage creativity, develop artistic skills, and build confidence through hands-on learning.
The Program Leader is responsible for delivering engaging art lessons, managing classroom behaviour, supporting students, and maintaining a positive, organized learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
Art Instruction & Curriculum
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Plan, prepare, and lead engaging, age-appropriate art classes.
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Introduce a new artistic skill or technique each week, including painting, drawing, sculpture, and mixed media.
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Adapt activities to suit different ages, abilities, and skill levels.
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Prepare materials and organize classroom stations before each lesson.
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Encourage creativity, independence, and skill development.
Classroom Leadership
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Establish clear classroom expectations and positive behaviour-management strategies.
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Lead structured lessons while maintaining a calm, engaging, and organized environment.
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Support students in following instructions, participating in projects, and respecting materials.
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Manage transitions, cleanup, and classroom routines.
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Work collaboratively with other instructors to maintain a consistent learning experience.
Student Safety & Supervision
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Coordinate student arrivals and attendance following school pick-up.
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Oversee the brief snack and washroom period before classes begin at 3:30 PM.
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Maintain a safe learning environment and follow all studio safety procedures.
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Ensure students are released only to authorized parents or guardians at their selected class completion time.
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Respond appropriately to incidents and communicate concerns to management.
Communication & Studio Operations
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Communicate professionally and positively with parents.
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Provide updates on student progress, participation, and classroom concerns.
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Maintain a clean, welcoming, and organized art studio.
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Monitor art supplies and communicate inventory needs.
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Support seasonal workshops, camps, and special events as scheduled.
Qualifications
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Experience teaching or leading structured activities for elementary-aged children.
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Strong classroom management and group leadership skills.
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Creativity and an interest in arts, crafts, and hands-on learning.
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Ability to manage groups of children with different ages and abilities.
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Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
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Experience in education, art instruction, or children's recreational programming is an asset.
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Valid First Aid/CPR certification and a satisfactory criminal record check, including vulnerable sector screening, as required.
Position Details
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Location: Tiny Hands Club, Langley, BC
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Schedule: Weekday afternoons, approximately 2:00–6:00 PM
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Class Hours: 3:30–5:15 PM
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Wage: $25 per hour
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Program: After-School Art Academy, Kindergarten–Grade 7
Our Ideal Candidate
We're looking for someone who is more than a supervisor. Our ideal Program Leader is a confident classroom instructor who can make art education exciting, maintain clear expectations, and create a positive learning experience for every student.
The focus of this position is art instruction, creative education, and classroom leadership—not traditional daycare programming.
Please email your resume and certifications to info@tinyhandsclub.ca
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