STG Arts Camp Teaching Artist

Seattle Theatre Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

ASL / multi-language bonus

Job summary

Seattle Theatre Group is seeking Teaching Artists to conduct classes across dance, visual arts, directing, musical theatre and theatre workshops for diverse youth programs. You will deliver engaging content to students of varying ages and abilities and collaborate with teachers and administrators to tailor curriculums.

Responsibilities include attending orientation and rehearsals, adapting lessons, and providing timely curriculum materials to the Community Enrichment Manager while maintaining

Qualifications

• Experience in arts and arts education
• 21 years and over
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong organizational ability
• Ability to direct large group of participants

Responsibilities

• Conduct classes in dance, visual arts, directing, musical theatre, theatre workshops and/or choreography
• Deliver content to students of various ages and disciplines
• Attend staff orientation, teaching dates, showcase events, staff meetings and planning meetings
• Participate in rehearsals and preparations for programs
• Adapt curriculum to meet participants' needs and provide support during sessions
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators and co-teachers as needed
• Ensure participants have reliable tools (internet, transportation) to conduct sessions
• Provide curriculum to Community Enrichment Manager in a timely manner
• Offer constructive feedback to improve programs

Job description

STG's Teaching Artist will conduct classes in dance, visual arts, directing, musical theatre, theatre workshops and/or choreography. The Teaching Artist will be responsible for delivering content to students of various ages and disciplines.

• Experience in one or more areas of arts discipline for the following: musical theatre, dance, choreography, visual arts, vocal interpretation and/or character development


• Dedication to racial equity and social justice work in the arts


• Experience working with participants of various ages/grade levels


• Experience working with participants of various abilities


• Ability to direct large group of participants


• Attend Staff Orientation, assigned teaching dates and showcase events, regularly scheduled staff meetings, and individual and program planning meetings as needed.


• Participate in all related rehearsals and preparation for assigned programs. Includes other Teaching Artist classes and led support when needed.


• Ability to adapt curriculum to meet participants' needs


• Provide support to participants during sessions


• Collaborate with classroom teachers, administrators and co-teachers, when necessary


• Have reliable tools (internet, transportation) to conduct session


• Provide curriculum in a timely manner to Community Enrichment Manager


• Receptive to ongoing feedback and provide meaningful feedback to Community Enrichment Manager with the goal of improving our programs

Opportunities & Commitment may include:

• Single-day Arts Camps
  
  
  
  • February 20
  
  
  • March 20
  
  
  • April 24
  
  
  
  


• Week-long summer camps
  
  
  
  • Parents Night Out visual arts activities
    
    
    
    • January 15
    
    
    • February 19
    
    
    • March 19
    
    
    • April 16
    
    
    • May 21
    
    
    • June 18
    
    
    • July 16
    
    
    • August 20June 28-July 2
      
      
      
      • July 25-30
      
      
      • August 8-13
      
      
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Seattle Theatre Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in the arts and arts education


• 21 years and over.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong organizational ability

Bonus: Ability to speak different languages, ASL

REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass background check