Teaching Artist & Program Manager - TYA Engagement

Denver Center for the Performing Arts; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, F

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

401k Plan with employer contributions

Paid holidays

Job summary

Denver Center for the Performing Arts is seeking a Teaching Artist and Education Program Manager to lead TYA school engagement and post-show workshops across the Denver Metro area. You will develop theatre education curricula, collaborate with Education staff and teaching artists, and coordinate on-site and off-site programs for students from preschool through high school.

The role requires 3–5 years of teaching experience, strong writing and collaboration skills, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• B.A., B.F.A, M.A. or M.F.A, degree in theatre, theatre education, education, or similar or equal professional experience.
• 3-5 years drama/theatre teaching experience required, including demonstrating proficiency in developing and teaching arts-integrated curriculum, teaching improvisation, articulating and teaching the breath of the theatre experience and the craft of acting
• Experience in a diversity of classrooms, programs, and ages.
• Strong writing and reporting skills required. Possess highly collaborative and organizational skills. Assessment proficiency preferred.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Well versed in working and collaborating with schools, teachers, schools districts and community partners
• Experience working with pre-kindergarten, elementary, middle school and high school students including devising and directing.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent collaboration, speaking and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Teach theatre-based curriculum to students ages three through adult.
• Teach arts-integrated curriculum to students Pre-K through 12th grades.
• Develop new curriculum for the breadth of DCPA Education offerings with the Teaching Team.
• Collaborate with full-time faculty and teaching artists across programs.
• Coach students in one-on-one sessions for private acting coaching.
• Design and deliver Saturday classes, summer programming, and workshops onsite and offsite.
• Lead post-show workshops for TY A productions and manage logistics with schools.
• Coordinate arrivals/departures with House Management and Welcome Team.
• Track programmatic engagement data and report findings.

Skills

Drama/theatre teaching

Writing & reporting

Collaboration

Communication

MS Office

Diverse classrooms

Pre-K to high school experience

Education

Bachelor/MFA in theatre or education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Application window for this position has an anticipated end date of 08/20/2026.

Company Overview

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) is one of the largest non-profit theatre organizations in the nation, presenting Broadway tours and producing theatre, cabaret, musials, and innovative, immersive experiences. Through these experiences and alongside our robust Education program, we engage hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

The DCPA’s workforce includes more than 300 employed team members in non-union and union positions (in partnership with seven unions). In addition, we employ hundreds of artists and contractors annually. We have a strong volunteer program which includes more than 300 volunteers.

Our Mission: “We engage and inspire through the transformative power of live theatre.”

Culture Statement

For more than 40 years, creativity and community have been the foundation of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts’ success. As a leading cultural organization in the Rocky Mountain West, we are actively participating in a cultural evolution of belonging and anti-racism. Our commitment to reflect the diversity and priorities of our community — in our workplace, audience and programming — has never been more present.

We believe that the theater can transform us — and be transformed by us. We invite you to be part of our Team.

Job Purpose

The Teaching Artist and Education Program Manager - TYA School Engagement works with the Education and Community Engagement team, Teaching Artists, Program Managers and department Directors to develop and deliver high quality theatre education for students of all ages, teachers, schools, school administration, corporations, community, and theatre professionals. Programming happens on site and off site in schools and community centers across the Denver Metro Area and occasionally statewide. This position works specifically to manage TYA school engagement and post-show workshops for Theatre for Young Audiences productions.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Teach theatre-based curriculum to students ages three through adult
• Teach arts-integrated curriculum to students Pre-K through 12 th grades
• Develop new curriculum for the breadth of DCPA Education offerings and teaching responsibilities:
• Development of curriculum is a combination of personal artistry/experience in collaboration with Executive Director and Director of Education and Curriculum Development and the DCPA Teaching Team.
• Collaboration with full-time faculty and part-time teaching artist team across all programs including opportunities for co-facilitation in supporting, bolstering, and advancing the mission of the DCPA, including the support of the breadth of programming for Education and Community Engagement initiatives.
• Coach students within one-on-one sessions to support private acting coaching programming.
• Design and deliver Saturday on-site classes, multi-week summer programming, and other workshops – onsite, in schools and communities.
• Support all EDUC&CE program initiatives including act as a primary teaching artist for the Book Stars program- preschool and kinder literacy, Bobby G High School Musical adjudication and workshops, arts integration deliverables, playwriting workshops and play readings, preshow workshops for the Theatre Company season, talkbacks, community workshops, DPS Shakespeare Festival workshops, and Drama Day facilitation
• Partner with organization mission driven work groups to support cross-departmental collaboration

• Schedule, plan, and manage all aspects of post-show workshops for the annual Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) production including – but not limited to:
• Partner with Group Sales staff to track details of schools attending TYA production and participating in post-show workshops including transportation details, number of students, number of chaperones, participation in workshops, need for lunch space, accessibility needs of students
• Oversight of and collaboration with TYA Welcome Team, managing arrival and departure of student groups, use of studio classrooms for lunch and workshops, support of House Management team
• Create daily report with all group details to inform decision making by House Management, Custodial, Security, and on-site Welcome Team
• Day of contact for participating schools to help coordinate arrivals and departure with House Management team and other DCPA staff
• Continued collaboration with the Executive Director of Education and Community Engagement and Director of Education and Curriculum Management on development and delivery of workshop
• In partnership with Director of Business Operations, collaborate with on site custodial team to ensure cleanliness of classroom studios, restrooms, and theatre lobby
• Scheduling Teaching Artists for on-site and off-site pre-show workshops. In partnership with Executive Director, identify Teaching Artists for workshop teaching team, train workshop curriculum, trouble shoot scheduling shifts
• Track, culminate and aggregate programmatic engagement and data.

Qualifications

• B.A., B.F.A, M.A. or M.F.A, degree in theatre, theatre education, education, or similar or equal professional experience.
• 3-5 years drama/theatre teaching experience required, including demonstrating proficiency in developing and teaching arts-integrated curriculum, teaching improvisation, articulating and teaching the breath of the theatre experience and the craft of acting
• Experience in a diversity of classrooms, programs, and ages.
• Strong writing and reporting skills required. Possess highly collaborative and organizational skills. Assessment proficiency preferred.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Well versed in working and collaborating with schools, teachers, schools districts and community partners
• Experience working with pre-kindergarten, elementary, middle school and high school students including devising and directing.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent collaboration, speaking and communication skills

Working Conditions

Must be able to accommodate a highly varying schedule. Must be available to work occasional nights and weekends, Saturdays during the school year. Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel throughout Denver and the major metro area school districts, often multiple school sites each day. This position operates in a professional office environment using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but in some classroom settings can be loud.

Compensation

$60,000.00 - $65,500.00 annually

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance and Pet Insurance
• 401k Plan with employer contributions
• Time off benefits including personal days, sick days, vacation days and 10 paid holidays.

The DCPA is located in Denver, CO and all roles are based at our on-site location: 1101 13th Street, Denver, CO 80204. Some roles at the DCPA may be eligible for hybrid work options. More information is available through the interview process.

The DCPA does not require applicants to disclose age, date of birth or dates of attendance and/or graduation from an educational institution in their application for employment. Applicants may redact these and other applicable dates from their resume, transcript, and any other material that they submit as part of their application for employment.

In order to provide high quality, culturally competent care to our patrons, students, guests and team members, it is of highest importance that our hiring practices reflect our values by offering an environment that celebrates diversity and embraces inclusion. All of our team members – regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, language, abilities/disabilities, socioeconomic status, geographic region, or other defining characteristics – should feel welcome and valued.