About this role
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
- Strong classroom management skills
- 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.
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
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Seattle Theatre Group is an equal opportunity employer.