The part-time job that builds your career.
Lead fun, active classes for children in childcares, schools and camps. Get real experience with kids, flexible hours around your timetable, and training from people who've done it for years.
Made for future teachers, coaches and creatives
If you want to work with kids one day, this is where you get great at it.
Practise classroom management and lesson delivery every week, long before your first placement or contract.
Spend time in real childcares across your region and see many rooms, ages and teams.
Turn your sport into teaching. Lead Play Gym and active games that get kids moving.
Bring your energy to DanceFit and Yoga & Mindfulness classes, with daytime hours that fit around the studio.
Lead Little Picassos art and Nature Explorers workshops, with materials and plans ready for you.
Spend your winters in the classroom and your summers outdoors at camp.
More than a part-time job
You'll do something fun and meaningful every week, and leave with skills you’ll use for the rest of your career.
- Experience that stands outHours leading real groups of children look great on a resume and in teachers' college, ECE and coaching applications.
- A schedule that fits your lifeTell us when you're free. Daytime childcare classes, after-school clubs, weekend parties and seasonal camps.
- Free trainingLearn our programs, class plans and classroom-management tips before your first class, and keep learning on the job.
- Leadership and confidencePlan your day, lead a room and work with childcare and school staff.
- A supportive teamAn inclusive, friendly team, with your local team there to help whenever you need it.
- Rewarding workEvery class helps children move, learn and feel good. It's a job you'll be proud of.
Find your class
Pick one role or a few. We'll match you to classes near you that suit your skills and your schedule.
Kids Yoga & Mindfulness Instructor
Calm, playful yoga, breathing and SEL for ages 2 to 12.
DanceFit Instructor
High-energy dance and movement for preschool to Grade 2.
Play Gym Coach
Sports skills, active games and gross-motor fun for little athletes.
Little Picassos Art Instructor
Process art: painting, printmaking, collage and clay.
Nature Explorers Leader
Hands-on outdoor science workshops where kids earn badges.
Camp Counsellor
Summer and holiday camps, mainly in Ottawa and the surrounding area.
Party & Event Host
Weekend slime, dance and craft parties and community events.
Not sure where you fit?
Tell us what you're good at, whether that's sports, music, drama, science or something else. We're always looking for great people.
Apply anyway →Local teams across Canada
Every region has its own local team. When you apply, tell us which areas you can easily reach.
- Toronto & the GTA
- York Region
- Guelph & K-W
- Hamilton
- Niagara
- Ottawa
- Greater Vancouver
What you need
- A love of working with children (experience with ages 2 to 12 is a big plus)
- A clear Vulnerable Sector Check
- Standard First Aid & CPR-C, or willingness to get it
- A car or reliable transit to get to your classes
- Weekday daytime or after-school availability (camps and parties are extra)
Nice to have (not required)
Four easy steps
Email us
Send your resume to recruiting@busyminds.ca. Tell us your region, the roles you'd like and when you're free.
Add a 60-second video
Optional but loved: a short phone video of you leading a song, game or stretch, the way you would with kids.
Quick call
If it's a fit, we'll book a 15-minute phone chat about your availability and experience.
Train and teach
Complete your training and checks, meet your local team, and lead your first class.
Good to know
Do I need teaching experience?
No. Experience with children helps, but we train you on our programs, class plans and classroom management. Energy, warmth and reliability matter most.
Can I work around my university or college timetable?
Yes. Tell us the days and times you're free and we'll match you to classes that fit. It's a great fit for full-time students.
When are the classes?
Childcare classes run on weekday mornings and afternoons, after-school clubs run after the school day, and parties are mostly on weekends. Camps run in the summer and over school breaks.
How long is a class?
Childcare classes are usually about 30 minutes and after-school clubs about 60 minutes, so you can often teach several classes in one visit.
Do I need a car?
Not always, but you'll travel to childcares, schools and community spaces. Only choose areas you can easily reach by car or transit.
Can this count toward my placement or volunteer hours?
It's paid work, not a placement, but the experience (and a reference from us) can make your teachers' college, ECE or coaching application stand out.
Ready to make a kid's day?
Send us your resume and the region you're in. We hire all year round, and we'd love to hear from you.