Teaching Artist Disney Musicals in Schools

POSITION SUMMARYThe Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is seeking innovative creative qualified part-time performing arts instructors with an interest and training specifically in musical theater fundamentals. The artists will work closely with the Education Manager to implement and facilitate educational outreach programming in the Central Florida sustainable musical theater programming in title I elementary schools Disney Musicals in Schools sends teaching artists into elementary schools one day a week for a 2 hour after school rehearsal process. This role requires teaching artists to have previous experience collaborating with other artists as well as facilitating musical theater instruction to elementary age students. The musicals will be performed at each individual school and then excerpts from each show will be presented at a culminating showcase at the Dr. Phillips program is a 20-week commitment between the first week of November through May 2027. There are various required training days including in person attendance at the annual ceremony on Monday May 3 2027. Attendance is required for all JOB FUNCTIONS/ResponsibilitiesLead a weekly 90-minute rehearsals for a Disney KIDS Musical for 3rd-5th grade students at a local elementary school in conjunction with another teaching in the production of a Disney KIDS musical at an elementary mandatory education teaching artist training sessions meetings professional development sessions and occasional special events Represent the Dr. Phillips Center in instruction and facilitation at an outreach offsite campus located in either Seminole Osceola or Orange counties Guide and train a school team of teachers to take the reins as the productions director music director choreographer and stage manager by modeling team teaching and the Disney Musicals in Schools team teaching pedagogy to be taught during teaching artist professional materials coordinate and obtain equipment materials and supplies needed for classes with education and support all operational policies and procedures. Assimilate into the arts center culture through understanding supporting and demonstrating the core values. Willing to work collaboratively with another teaching artist as a teaching team. Maintain a professional and friendly relationship with other departments colleagues and partners. Able to remain calm under pressure. Ability to work effectively with internal and external customers some of whom will require high levels of patience tact and diplomacy. Maintain Dr. Phillips Center standards of customer service at all to effectively communicate in English in both written and oral duties as and ExperienceHold a BA BS or BFA in Theatre Education Educational Theatre Applied Theatre or related field or have equivalent skills and professional experience in musical theatre including: choreography directing performance and/or music directionHave experience working as a Teaching Artist or classroom teacher preferred. Capable of performing/teaching in busy non-traditional classroom experience working with diverse populations backgrounds and ages. Experience working with low-income or disadvantaged communities a plus. Have experience working on a play or musical with strong classroom management excellent collaborative skills and thrive in a group work strong time-management skills; be punctual and respect for all students teachers and administrators participating in the program and offer a superior level of professionalism customer service and to work during school hours after-school hours Monday through Saturday Proficiency with Microsoft software/ people-oriented person with strong written verbal organization analytical and interpersonal to facilitate group discussion and decision makingAbility to handle multiple tasks simultaneously problem solve be flexible innovative and imaginative. Strong attention to Conditions of employmentThis position requires the ability to work a variable schedule evenings weekends and holidays to meet operational to being hired you must provide proof of fingerprinting clearance as required by the school district. Must provide own transportation to school sites within Central Florida.