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Instructor, Intermediate Arts (Part-time)

Ottawa, ON
On-site
Posted Aug 20, 2026
1 position

$25–$37 / hour

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Employment type: Part-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 3+ years
Minimum education: College diploma
Apply by: Jun 7, 2027
Posting language: English
Working hours: 24 hours per week

Job summary

Teach and evaluate introductory to intermediate creative arts programs for children across various disciplines. Manage program materials and ensure a safe, inclusive learning environment for diverse age groups.

Job details

Requisition ID: 23109 Department: Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept. Service: Community Rec, Culture & Sport Services 1 or more Part-time Continuous Positions – up to 24 hours per week Salary Information: $25.120 - $36.683 per hour (2024 rates of pay) Various Shifts: Days, Evenings, Weekends Affiliation: CUPE 503 PT - RC & Aquatics/CUPE 503 PT Rec Location: Various locations City: Ottawa, ON Job Category: Recreation, Cultural & Facility ServicesApplication Close: 06/06/2027JOB SUMMARY The mandate of Community Recreation & Cultural Programs is to build an inclusive, vibrant, and creative city, unique in identity, and rich in culture. The Service provides strategic vision and innovative leadership in managing customer centric sports and recreation venues and programs, including the management of facilities and/or land for the delivery of indoor and outdoor recreation programs and services, and fosters an environment in which Ottawa’s arts, heritage, festival and event sectors can evolve sustainably. You are responsible for teaching and evaluating creative children’s introductory to intermediate instructional programs in theatre, dance, music, visual, literary, and multi-media arts. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Completion of 2 years of university/college in Fine Arts or Art History, and/or Education in one or more of the following arts disciplines: theatre, dance, music, visual, literary, or multi-media arts or equivalent years of arts experience Minimum of 3 years of experience practicing and/or teaching in a related arts discipline. CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificatesAODA Customer Service/IASR TrainingHigh Five training coursesKNOWLEDGE Completion of health and safety training required by legislation and by the Corporation of Ottawa Previous experience working with all ages in an arts instructional setting. Excellent 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. COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Strong oral and communication skills. Ability to convey enthusiasm and creative energies about related discipline. Sensitive to the needs of various age groups and their learning abilities. Creative program development. Ability to work well with others. Demonstrated leadership, initiative and creativity. Well organized, efficient and productive. Strong interpersonal skills. Flexibility and ability to work in a changing work environment. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Language Requirement: Police Record Check: Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire. The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires 2 years of post-secondary education in Fine Arts, Art History, or Education, and at least 3 years of experience practicing or teaching arts. Must hold current Standard First Aid, CPR/AED, AODA, and High Five certifications.