Teaching Artist School of the Arts

POSITION SUMMARYTeaching artists are responsible for enthusiastically teaching various performing arts classes in various genres to students ages 3 years old to 65. Teaching artists work closely with the School of the Arts Manager and/or Director Education to create a course syllabus and lesson plans for specified performing arts classes. Teaching artist positions are part-time and will be scheduled to work according to the fall/spring class JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIESTeach a specified class or classes in our Adventhealth School of the Arts at the Dr. Phillips Center:Musical Theatre Performance-performance and fundamental technique classesDance Broadway & jazz adult Latin dance series and toddler creative movement classesActing- acting for film/tv improv comedy and one-act play classesVoice- musical theater pop music fundamentals and adult musical theater cabaretHomeschool- acting singing and dance classes for homeschool studentsWellness- yoga Zumba musical theater jazz for adults and vocal ensemble and movement & relaxation for adults 65Help design and implement age appropriate syllabus/lesson plans for specified classes/outreach classes/residencies/education scheduled education instructor training sessions meetings professional development sessions and occasional special written lesson plans assessment teaching schedules attendance sheets and materials coordinate and obtain equipment materials and supplies needed for classes with School of Arts Manager and greeter/ and support all operational policies and procedures. Assimilate into the arts center culture through understanding supporting and demonstrating the core a professional and friendly relationship with students parents other teaching arts 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 SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEBachelors degree MFA or related training preferred with a minimum of two years teaching expertise working as a professional artist and exhibit a strong commitment to working with people of all ages and backgrounds. Capable of performing/teaching in busy non-traditional classroom to work during school hours and/or after-school hours Tuesday thru working in an educational setting a people oriented person with strong written verbal organizational analytical and interpersonal skills. Proficiency with Microsoft software/ to facilitate group discussion and decision to handle multiple tasks simultaneously problem solve be flexible innovative and imaginative. Strong attention to completion of a pre-employmentcriminal and sex offenderbackground check authorizing approval to work with minors. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTThis position requires the ability to work a variable schedule evenings weekends and holidays to meet operational artists are hired for a specific school of arts class program. Some positions will be for a defined/temporary period of have reliable transportation and willing to