Musical Theater Educator — Conservatory Faculty

Straz Center for the Performing Arts; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa invites applications for Theater Education Faculty to join the Patel Conservatory, teaching musical theater classes for the fall semester. The role focuses on engaging students of varied ages and abilities in performance skills, with duties including plan design and student assessment.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Musical Theater with current professional activity, strong classroom management, leadership, and collaborative skills, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Musical Theater or related field.
• Minimum five years of professional work in musical theater or related field.
• Ability to teach and perform in at least two musical theater areas (dance, acting, vocal).
• Strong classroom management and safety practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated leadership, prioritization and teamwork.
• Availability to work afternoons and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Prepares lesson plans and teaches classes and workshops as required each session.
• Communicates with staff, parents, and students regarding growth and challenges.
• Provides program/student assessments as required.
• Adapts instructional methods to meet the needs of different ages, abilities, learning styles and experience levels.
• Provides each student with evaluation and feedback and recommended future course of study.
• Other duties as assigned by Theater Department Chair.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and required class documentation.

Skills

Musical theater

Teaching

Communication

Leadership

Classroom management

Scheduling flexibility

Team collaboration

Evening availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Musical Theater

Certification / training or performance experience

Job description

Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa invites applications for Theater Education Faculty to join the Patel Conservatory, teaching musical theater classes for the fall semester. The role focuses on engaging students of varied ages and abilities in performance skills, with duties including plan design and student assessment.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Musical Theater with current professional activity, strong classroom management, leadership, and collaborative skills, plus