Youth Programs Teaching Artist
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Job Description
YOUTH PROGRAMS TEACHING ARTIST
CLASSIFICATION: PART-TIME NON-EXEMPT
PAY: $35/HOUR- PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION $15/HOUR-MEETINGSPREPARATION
SCHEDULE: VARIED
ABOUT KENTUCKY OPERA
As the Commonwealths official opera company Kentucky Opera sparks discovery joy and connection through the art form of opera. Kentucky Opera and our community thrives when our theatre and programs reflect the shared humanity of the performing arts. We believe that the performing arts have a significant role to play in promoting a more empathetic compassionate and just community. We are at our best when our leadership and staff our partnerships our programs and the work we present on our stage reflect the world around us and the individuals who walk through our doors. Core to this belief is a commitment to promoting varied perspectives that reflect celebrate and serve the diversity of the Commonwealth of Kentucky through opera. We leverage this transformative power of the arts to fully realize our commitment to be the opera theatre for and of the people.
PURPOSE
Kentucky Operas Youth Opera Project & Family Programs Manager/Teaching Artist is a creative visionary educator-artist who shares our values of equity and how those values are reflected in our artistic programming. This part-time role prepares curricula and delivers programs designed to provide creative outlets and learning for youth and their families through varied experiences inherent in opera. This position is charged with designing launching and implementing artistic and learning programs for youth who love to perform. Success in this role requires someone who is great with children of all ages musically trained and a skilled music practitioner highly motivated committed to providing opportunities for youth from all walks of life familiar with appropriate youth repertoire and who can work with autonomy in a self-directed manner.
SCOPE AND PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Implement Youth Opera Project performance-based programming for ages 8-18
- Provide musical preparation for Youth Opera Projects Robin Hood production in June 2026
- Develop and implement auxiliary activities for Youth Opera Project youth and their families that foster creative expression learning and enjoyment of opera.
- Provide basic administrative support for Youth Opera Project
- Deliver Bravo Time an early learning program for ages 3-8 in preschools elementary schools and community centers.
- Prepare and distributes regular reports to track and assess program engagement and participation.
- Liaise with other departments to ensure artistic involvement marketing of programs grant reporting and proposals representation and other cross-departmental needs are met.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in Music or Music Education
- Deep knowledge of music and theatre education
- At least 3 years working with youth in a group setting
- Choral conducting and/or music education experience
- Vocal pedagogy musicianship skills diction acting and theater basics.
- Basic piano skills
- Commitment to building an anti-racist artistic environment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to work a varied schedule with some regular business hours and some nights and weekends
- Ability to lift 40 lbs. or more on an occasional basis with or without assistance
- Position requires reliable personal transportation beyond the scope of existing public transportation
- Background check
TO APPLY: Submit resume to
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Part-Time
