Job Information

Title of the position you are

applying for:

Performing Arts Instructor

Location of the
company/store/position:

Multiple locations (in Ottawa)

Job description:

Under the direction of the Programmer, Arts Centre, the Arts

Instructor is responsible for leading creative introductory arts
programs for children, and assisting in the delivery of creative
instruction in theatre, dance, music, visual, literary, and multimedia arts.

Education and Experience

required:

High School Graduate: Minimum enrollment in Gr. 11 high

school participating in one or more of the following arts
disciplines: theatre, dance, music, visual, literary, and multimedia arts or related field.
Two (2) years or more of related experience is required:
Previous experience working with children in an arts
instructional setting. Knowledge of interpretive techniques, of
aesthetic and technical concepts, and of handling of program
materials in discipline of instruction. Working knowledge of
general registration and visitor procedures. Working
knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation and of
corporate/departmental policies and
procedures related to health and safety.

Language requirements:

English oral, reading, writing required.

French oral, reading, writing may be required for some
positions.

Required skills/competencies:

Strong oral and interpersonal communication skills. Strong

organizational and listening skills. Ability to work well with
others.

Link to the job posting:

https://careers.ottawa.ca/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posti
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Katie
Scansen
33 Nameless Street
Town, PR, Q5W9X3
500-333-3342
email@website.no
--------------------------------------------------------------------------March 8, 2016
-----------------------------------------------------------------------City of Ottawa
City Operations Portfolio, Parks, Recreation & Cultural
Srvc Dept., Cultural & Heritage Services Branch
Ottawa, ON
--------------------------------------------------------To Whom it may Concern:
I am applying for the position of Performing Arts Instructor. This job interests me as
it combines performing arts and childcare. I enjoy these more than anything else and I
am very excited to be able to combine the two in a working environment.
I think I would fit this job well because of my musical background. I have studied
Royal Conservatory piano since the age of six and I am currently playing at the eighth
grade. However, I dont only practice the piano. I also play the flute and participate in the
Ottawa Youth Orchestra Academys Intermediate Wind Ensemble. Aside from the piano
and flute, I have dabbled in a wide variety of instruments casually and am generally
enthusiastic about music. This makes me a great fit since I am well-rounded in the field
of music while still having a depth of understanding only reached by playing at a high
level. My enthusiasm with music is also useful while helping children with it, as children
respond very well to enthusiasm.
Another reason that I am a perfect fit for this job is my extensive experience and
skill working with children. I have always adored entertaining and instructing children
and my aptitude for it more than matches that adoration. I have spent countless hours
entertaining and caring for children and they have nearly always responded well. For
example, I often spent time entertaining children after school at a local school, which
also lead to experience caring for children formally through babysitting jobs from those
families.
This job opportunity is really exciting to me because of everything it involves. I feel
I have the skills required and many supporting qualities that make me a perfect fit. I
hope we can meet in the future for an interview.
Thank you for your time,
Katie Fortification