Comedy Improvisation and Sketch Comedy Instructor

About Us

Since opening in 2008, The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts has welcomed nearly two million patrons through its doors; and is consistently rated by Pollstar among the top fifty venues worldwide. It is important that our mission, "To ignite and nurture a passion for the performing arts in audiences and artists of today and tomorrow," and our vision "to be a dynamic downtown destination where all people can experience the transformative power of the performing arts," be embedded into everything that we do. Our success has been entirely due to the excellence and dedication of our team members.

The Hanover Theatre Conservatory provides performance opportunities, classes, and individual instruction in theatre, dance, and technical theatre and design to more than 500 young people and adults from across central Massachusetts each year. The Conservatory’s engagement initiatives reach 16,000 students in the community each year through student matinees and school-based programming. Established in 2017, the Conservatory cultivates individual attention, ignites creativity and inspires confidence through arts education led by outstanding teaching artists. The state-of-the-art facility includes classrooms, rehearsal and teaching studios, and tech and costume labs for advanced education in stage craft and design. In addition to the permanent faculty, Conservatory students have access to workshops and master classes with guest artists from national touring productions. The Conservatory offers need-based scholarships to ensure access to arts education regardless of financial means. Many Conservatory students have continued their pursuit of the arts at institutions such as Emerson College, Boston University, NYU, Boston Conservatory at Berklee, Berklee College of Music, Hofstra, Hartt School at the University of Hartford, Marymount Manhattan College, Syracuse University and more.

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory is committed to an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. We acknowledge the presence of implicit bias inherent in systems and practices in our industry and beyond; and our role in working to dismantle those systems. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Comedy Improvisation and Sketch Comedy Instructor

The Hanover Theatre Conservatory is currently seeking an experienced Comedy Improvisation and Sketch Comedy instructor who loves to play and work with all ages. Experience in both performance and instruction is ideal. Curriculum guidelines are provided. There is the possibility of teaching up to 8 classes depending on availability and preference of age groups. We offer improv & sketch classes for Pre-Teens (grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 9-12) and Adults (ages 18 ).

Drama classes are offered in (2) 15-week semesters; Sept – Dec and Jan – May. Most classes are held during the week after school hours. Children and Pre-Teen classes are usually 60 minutes, teen/adult classes are usually 90 minutes. The sketch class (Comedy Lab) is 120 minutes. All classes meet one time per week.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Comfortable with all different forms of improv and ready with games and activities suited for the age group.
• Prioritizes a safe, welcoming, creative and supportive environment.
• Provides each student with an evaluation at the end of the semester (either verbal or written).
• Follows general curriculum outlined for each class.
• Attends professional development sessions and staff meetings as required.
• Carries out administrative responsibilities (taking attendance, completing organization-wide trainings).
• Participates in pre-planning and post-planning meetings as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be willing and available to work on-site in Worcester, MA.
• In-depth knowledge and expertise in theater and performance.
• Knowledge and demonstrated practice of effective classroom management strategies to maintain a safe and effective learning environment.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Effective prioritization and multitasking skills.
• Collaborative decision-making skills in a team environment.
• Detail oriented with ability to effectively multitask.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Theater Performance, Theater Arts or related field, Master’s Preferred.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the entire body such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials (such as props, costumes, etc.). The employee is frequently required to walk or stand; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear (required for performance, teaching, listening to music, choreography, etc.).

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount

Schedule:

• After school

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Worcester, MA 01608: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a school-age level you prefer to teach?
• This is a part-time position. Will you be available to work after-school hours?

Experience:

• teaching: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50