Job Summary
Kid Stock is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, and fun Musical Theatre Teaching Artist - Song, Dance, Drama.
Part Time Temporary Position with the potential for transition to Full Time year round staff.
Reporting to the Program Manager (PM), Teaching Artists facilitate daily instruction and activities for pre-k to 8th grade students in one or more arts disciplines. Teaching artists plan and implement one or more of the following as assigned by their supervisor: skills- and performance-based lessons on subjects including but not limited to voice, dance, acting and performance technique; music and dance theory; choreography; improvisation; and arts & crafts. Teaching artists are assigned to 1-5 in school sites per semester and teach up to 9 classes per day/per site. Each class runs 30min - 50 min long, with 15 - 35 students per class.
General Accountabilities
- In partnership with a co-teacher, ensures all performance elements (such as songs, dances, dialogue, blocking, and/or other acting/performance techniques) of 1 - 5, 30 - 60 cast size children's musical theater productions per semester are performance ready.
- Under the direction of the PM, coordinates delegation of instruction and content preparation responsibilities per class and per production (i.e. songs instruction, dance choreo and instruction, and drama direction) between self, Co-Teaching Artist, and when applicable Assistant Teaching Artist, and Director In Training
- Ensures all content is taught timely, and through methods in keeping with Kid Stock’s core values and norms. - Follows the daily schedule and procedures set forth by the Program Manager and shool site, making appropriate adjustments as needed. - Leads casting discussion in collaboration with Co-Teaching Artist(s) and when applicable Assistant Teaching Artist(s) in keeping with the company policy that every student receives a part and all parts are equally valuable.
- Evaluates lesson flow per class and adjusts daily content to meet student needs and shool site needs.
- Balances group and individual lessons for performance preparation.
- Maintain overall school site culture and curriculum.
- Assesses instruction goals/needs and plans classes accordingly
- Adjusts quickly to sudden changes in schedule, school climate, and/or production realities (eg. workshop attentiveness, camper absences, etc.)
- Maintains organized lessons for each school assigned and demonstrates mastery and retention of all Kid Stock curriculum at each assigned school, and for each individual class. (1- 4 schools, 4-9 classes per day)
- Memorizes or creates easy reference for all students individual names (90 - 800 students per semester)
- Observes, enforces, and executes requirements of Kid Stock’s Health & Safety Plan
- Teaches with age-appropriate classroom management techniques and disciplinary practices. - Meets with SD or PM frequently, no less than once per day to give status reports on their pod’s progress, successes, staff concerns, schedule adjustments, needs etc.
- Takes initiative and uses professional expertise to understand, meet, and contribute to the growth of current company and school culture, mission, and curriculum expectations. (1-4 schools)
- Facilitate activities for 10-30 students such as pick up/drop off, snack time, breaks, etc.
- *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time
Job Qualifications
- Education: 4 years of education, training or equal experience in performing arts technique or instruction
- Education: 2 years education, training or equal experience working with children between the ages of 3-13 years
- Experience: 1 years experience working collaboratively with co-workers or a production team
- Experience: 2 years training or experience in secondary field such as music composition, stage crew, etc. (preferred, but not required)
- Driver’s License and transportation preferred
Skills
Basic Skills
- Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
- Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
- Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
- Learning Strategies Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things
- Monitoring Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Verbal Communication Talking to others to convey information effectively
- Written Communication Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
- Retention/Memory Ability to memorize children’s names and personalities throughout the school year. Approx 300 students per year.
- Transitions Ability to smoothly transition from one production to the next. As well as seamlessly transitioning between sites and curriculum.
Social Skills
- Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
- Instructing Teaching others how to do something
- Negotiation Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences
- Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people
- Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
- Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
Resource Management Skills
- Management of Material Resource Usage Seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work
- Management of Personnel Resources Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work
- Time Management Managing one's own time and the time of others
Computer Skills
- Spreadsheets Using a computer application to enter, manipulate, and format text and numerical data; insert, delete, and manipulate cells, rows, and columns; and create and save worksheets, charts, and graphs
- Word Processing Using a computer application to type text, insert pictures, format, edit, print, save, and retrieve word processing documents
- Google Suite Proficiency in using Drive,Gmail, Calendar, Sheets, Slides, Forms, and Docs
Physical Requirements and Work Setting
- Standing Constantly
- Sitting Occasionally
- Bending Occasionally
- Twisting Occasionally
- Pushing/Pulling Occasionally
- Hand Use/Gripping Frequently
- Reaching Occasionally
- Lifting and Carrying < 40 Lbs. Occasionally
Never = 0 hours, Occasionally = up to 3 hours, Frequently = 3-6 hours, Constantly = >6 hours
Work Setting
- Indoor Temperature Controlled Environment. Most work will occur in an indoor instructional setting
- Outdoor Environment Occasionally instruction will occur outdoors (weather permitting)
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Salary: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- San Francisco, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Working Collaboratively with a Team: 2 years (Preferred)
- performing arts (song, dance, or drama/theatre): 2 years (Required)
- teaching or working with children ages 5-12: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person