Teaching Artist - Musical Theatre (Dance & Music Direction)

POSITION SUMMARY

Children's Theatre Company seeks dynamic, collaborative Teaching Artists with experience in dance, choreography, and/or music direction to support our Education & Engagement programming.

Teaching Artists lead and facilitate theatre classes, workshops, camps, and special events for young people of varying ages and experience levels. This position emphasizes musical theatre education, including movement, dance, vocal instruction, musical storytelling, and ensemble collaboration.

Teaching Artists are responsible for creating and implementing age-appropriate lesson plans consistent with CTC's educational philosophy and pedagogical practices. All Teaching Artists must follow CTC's child protection policies and procedures and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and welcoming learning environment for every student.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Teaching & Curriculum

- Lead and facilitate classes, workshops, camps, and other educational programming based on experience, expertise, and availability.

- Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans that incorporate musical theatre, dance, movement, music, and creative storytelling.

- Teach choreography, musical staging, vocal techniques, and/or ensemble-based performance skills as appropriate to the program.

- Adapt instruction to accommodate a wide range of student ages, abilities, backgrounds, and experience levels.

- Support students in developing creativity, confidence, collaboration, and artistic expression.

- Incorporate student-centered teaching practices that encourage exploration, participation, and creative risk-taking.

- Collaboration & Program Support

- Collaborate with fellow Teaching Artists and Education & Engagement staff to develop cohesive, engaging learning experiences.

- Support rehearsals, informal sharings, presentations, and special events as assigned.

- Communicate clearly and professionally with students, families, fellow Teaching Artists, and staff.

- Assist with classroom procedures, attendance, student check-in and check-out, and other program logistics as needed.

- Maintain a positive, organized, and supportive classroom environment.

- Participate in relevant training, planning, and professional development as required.

Safety, Equity & Inclusion

- Follow all CTC child protection policies, safety procedures, and student supervision expectations.

- Create learning environments that are welcoming, accessible, and responsive to students from diverse backgrounds.

- Collaborate with staff in furthering CTC's commitment to anti-racist and anti-bias practices and Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

- Address student needs and behavioral concerns with patience, professionalism, and developmentally appropriate strategies.

- Contribute positively to CTC's ACT One commitments and its goal of creating a theatre that reflects and welcomes the community.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Strong skills in one or more musical theatre disciplines, including dance, choreography, vocal instruction, music direction, or musical staging.

- Ability to lead engaging, age-appropriate arts education experiences for children and youth.

- Strong classroom management, communication, and relationship-building skills.

- Ability to collaborate effectively with other artists, educators, and staff.

- Flexibility and adaptability in a creative, fast-paced educational environment.

- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and respond constructively to feedback.

- Commitment to equitable, inclusive, and accessible arts education.

Experience

- Experience teaching or facilitating dance, music, musical theatre, or related performing arts programming.

- Experience working with children and/or youth in an educational, rehearsal, or community arts setting.

- Demonstrated ability to engage students with varied learning styles and experience levels.

- Experience developing lesson plans, choreography, musical arrangements, or other instructional materials appropriate to the artist's discipline.

- Experience collaborating with artistic and educational teams.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience choreographing or music directing youth theatre productions or educational programs.

- Experience teaching multiple dance styles or musical theatre techniques.

- Experience accompanying vocal instruction or rehearsals on piano or another instrument.

- Experience adapting musical theatre instruction for students with different access needs.

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES

CPR/AED/First Aid certification required as determined by CTC; training will be provided for candidates who do not already possess certification.

OTHER QUALITIES

- Commitment to CTC's mission, vision, and educational values.

- Commitment to ethical conduct, confidentiality, and professional accountability.

- Dedication to creating a safe, inclusive, and collaborative learning environment.

- Enthusiasm for supporting young artists at all stages of their creative development.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & SCHEDULE

Work takes place in classrooms, rehearsal spaces, studios, and other educational or performance settings. Opportunities may include weekdays, evenings, weekend, and summer programming depending on program needs and Teaching Artist availability.

Teaching assignments vary throughout the year. Additional opportunities may be offered based on program needs and availability.

COMPENSATION

$40 per teaching hour. $25 for meeting and planning