STG Teaching Artist

Seattle Theatre Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant arts organization as a Teaching Artist, where you'll inspire students through dance, visual arts, and musical theatre. In this part-time role, you'll engage with participants of all ages and abilities, fostering creativity and collaboration in a supportive environment. Your dedication to racial equity and social justice will play a key role in shaping inclusive arts education. With a competitive hourly rate for both teaching and planning, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while sharing your passion for the arts. If you have a background in arts education and a commitment to empowering others, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in arts education and various disciplines is essential.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classes in various arts disciplines for diverse participants.
• Adapt curriculum and provide support to participants during sessions.

Skills

Arts Education

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Adaptability

Racial Equity and Social Justice

Collaboration

Curriculum Development

Multilingual Skills

American Sign Language (ASL)

Education

Experience in Arts

21 years and over

Tools

Internet

Transportation

Job description

Job Category: Education/Community Engagement

Requisition Number: STGTE001150

Posted: November 20, 2024

Position Type: Part-Time

Locations

Seattle Theatre Group
911 Pine St
Seattle, WA 98101, USA

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. This position earns $75/hour teaching rate, and $25/hour for planning and lesson planning.

Responsibilities

• 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 groups of participants.
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings.
• 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 sessions.
• Provide curriculum in a timely manner to Project Manager.
• Receptive to ongoing feedback and provide meaningful feedback to Project Manager with the goal of improving our programs.

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.
• Adhere to STG Working with Minor Policies.

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.