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Six Nations Polytechnic

Shop Assistant

Brantford, ON · On-site

CA$20.79 - CA$24.36/hr

Maintaining tool sign-in/sign-out systems for students and instructors * Ensuring accurate records ... Contract, 8 weeks SCHEDULE: 37.5 hrs Monday-Friday; 8:30am-4:00pm WORK MODEL: Onsite PAY BAND: 2; ...

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How much do contract instructor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract instructor in Hamilton, ON is $30.58, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.63 and $35.06 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a contract instructor?

A Contract Instructor is a teaching professional hired on a contractual basis to deliver courses at an educational institution. Unlike full-time faculty, they typically work on a fixed-term contract and may not have tenure or long-term job security. Their responsibilities often include preparing lesson plans, delivering lectures, grading assignments, and providing student support. The contract length and workload can vary depending on the institution and subject area.

What does a contract instructor do?

A typical workday for a Contract Instructor often involves preparing lesson materials, delivering instruction to groups or individuals, and assessing learner progress through assignments or evaluations. You may work independently or collaborate with other instructors and administrators, depending on the program or organization. While some positions involve a set teaching schedule, others may require flexibility with hours or deliver content remotely. In addition to teaching, Contract Instructors frequently update curriculum materials and respond to student questions. This dynamic role requires balancing instructional responsibilities with ongoing communication and preparation to ensure educational objectives are met.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the contract instructor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract Instructor, you need subject-matter expertise, instructional design knowledge, and experience in classroom or online teaching, often supported by a relevant degree or professional certification. Familiarity with e-learning platforms, presentation software, and learning management systems (LMS) is usually expected. Excellent communication, adaptability, and interpersonal skills help create engaging learning environments and effectively address diverse learner needs. These skills are essential to deliver high-quality instruction, adapt to different learning styles, and meet the goals of both learners and contracting organizations.

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Infographic showing various Contract Instructor job openings in Hamilton, ON as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,614 per year, or $30.6 per hour.

Master Instructor - Drawing and Painting

Town of Oakville

Oakville, ON

Part-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Job Details:
Part-Time

Posting Status:
Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants.

Duration:
Contract hours, by course appointment, varied at 1 to 8 hours weekly

Closing Date:
Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca by 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:

To provide instructional art classes in a drawing and painting to children, youth and adults in a studio arts. Must be an independent, reliable individual able to work with minimal supervision and expected to assist in developing curriculum.

Master instructors are responsible for developing program specific curriculum, preparing and teaching classes to ages 3+ in any of the following media:

  • Drawing,
  • Painting,
  • Printmaking

Master instructors will:

  • Prepare, lead and deliver visual art classes to meet the needs of all participants registered in the program
  • Assist in the research and development of appropriate arts programming for beginner and practicing artists, ensuring that art activities are safe, creative, and inclusive of all program participants
  • Provide a positive learning and recreational experience for all participants

Qualifications:

  • Enrollment in or completion of a post-secondary program in Visual Arts or a related discipline
  • Demonstrated abilities and a strong knowledge of contemporary visual art
  • Familiar with a broad range of artistic techniques, practices and materials with one or more of the following interests/skills: painting, drawing, illustration, printmaking, mixed media.
  • Experience developing lesson and activity plans
  • Previous teaching experience in an educational setting
  • Strong organizational, planning, time management and leadership skills
  • Ability to be flexible and adapt instructional practices to diverse audiences
  • Ability to work independently
  • HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) is required for instructing children's programs ages 4-12 years.

Please note that this position requires a satisfactory criminal record and vulnerable sector screening check dated within the last 30 days as a condition of employment. Candidates who are under the age of 18 at the time of hire will only be required to provide a criminal record check.

Letters of application should address the candidate's expertise in the areas of teaching, professional work, and community service. All applicants must be able to provide a portfolio that demonstrates all of the above during the interview process.

Refer to the Recreation and Culture programs at Oakville.ca for descriptions of children, youth and adult art programs.
Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre (QEPCCC) is a unique multi-purpose recreation, arts and culture facility located in Oakville, Ontario. QEPCCC offers many drop-in and registered recreational, cultural and aquatic programs, including a studio drop-in program and memberships , and an exhibitionsprogram. Refer to the Recreation and Culture Programs page for a list of current culture programs and camps offered at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre.

DATED: August 5, 2026

The Town's recruitment software includes elements of artificial intelligence to assist in the screening and short-listing of qualified candidates.

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.

Employment Type: Part Time

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