Full Time Teaching Artist Position Available In Madison, Alabama

Full Time Teaching Artist Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater & Academy Huntsville, AL Job Details Full-time $31,500 a year 23 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid sick time Qualifications Bilingual Theater Bachelor of Fine Arts Classroom management Curriculum development Writing skills Acting Bachelor’s degree in theatre Mid-level Bachelor’s degree Experience working with students Dancing Classroom experience Bachelor’s degree in music education Theater Associate’s degree 2 years Choreography Communication skills Teaching Time management Full Job Description Job description About us Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater and Academy (FPCTA) provides theatre arts access through production, education and outreach, reaching more than 31,000 residents annually, including 21,000 children and youth. FPCTA enriches the lives of children and families through theatre and arts education, encouraging students to become self-confident, academically successful, creative-thinking citizens who are more likely to invest in their communities as adults. FPCTA’s core programs include live children’s theatre productions, classes, camps, workshops, a fine arts preschool, and educational outreach through after school classes and touring programs. Recognizing the transformative power theatre arts can have in the life of a child, FPCTA prioritizes theatre arts access for all by engaging local under-resourced communities.

Our Purpose:

Enrich the Lives of Children and Families through

Theatre and Arts Education Our Vision:

Be a Center of Excellence for Advancing Theatre and Arts Education to

Positively Impact Our Local Community and Beyond Our Mission:

Provide Theatre Arts Access Through Production, Education, and Outreach Our Values :

We value inclusiveness, diversity, and equity. We believe in kindness, integrity, and professionalism. We encourage innovation, open-mindedness, and excellence through teamwork and collaboration. We provide a safe environment to inspire creativity and foster self-expression. Full-Time

TEACHING ARTIST

Huntsville, AL

• Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater & Academy (FPCTA), a leader in theatre for youth and theatre arts education in Alabama, seeks a new Full-Time Teaching Artist.

This position reports directly to the Education Director and works closely with full-time education staff. We are particularly interested in hearing from teachers with the following skills:

Musical Theatre Vocals Musical Theatre Dance/Choreography Directing:

Plays & Musicals Piano skills are a huge plus! Strong classroom management skills A passion for arts education Experience writing & developing curriculum Experience working with students ages 3-adult Private lesson experience such as private voice, dance, acting, etc. Strong time management skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Must have experience teaching musical theatre skills. Vocal and piano skills are highly desired.
• BA/BFA in Musical Theatre, Theatre, Education or related field desired but not required.
• Candidates with 2+ years of experience as a lead teaching artist.
• Must pass a background check.
• Clean driving record.
• Experience working with neurodivergent students.
• Bilingual teaching artists are encouraged to apply.

We are looking for a Full-Time Teaching Artist who possesses the following traits: 1. A professional role model that fosters a positive environment that promotes FPCTA in all ways 2. Set a good example for students and other teaching artists (no texting, maintain alert energy, etc.) 3. The ability to develop and execute curriculum related to fundamental techniques pertaining to specialty/class alignments. 4. Teaches fundamental theatre/musical theatre techniques, warm-ups, and ensemble activities. 5. Prepares presentation script and arranges for copies. 6. Develops a presentation that highlights learned skills at the end of each week of camp or 12-week class semester. 7. Communication skills that translate to individuals in the community, on staff, and in the classroom. 8. Serves as a point of contact for families, including email correspondence, phone calls, and enacts approved protocol for emergencies. 9. Is a good steward of FPCTA and its equipment, including spaces, costumes, and props. 10. Has fantastic time management skills and the ability to prepare class materials ahead of time, teach students at dedicated times, and attend any mandatory teacher meetings or training. 11. Understand they report directly to the Education Director and/or Associate Education Director for approval of class curriculum and content.

Employment Status:

This position shall be classified as full time non-exempt for Fair Labor Standards Act purposes. Daytime, weekend, and evening hours may be required, depending on FPCTA’s programming calendar. FPCTA offers full time employees health dental, and vision benefits, a generous earned time off package, flexible work schedule, discounted programming for family members, including the opportunity to enroll children/grandchildren in daytime camp/class programming to offset child care needs.

Working Conditions:

Physical Demands

• sedentary to moderate physical work depending upon assignment; may require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds; may require frequent lifting and carrying objects, regular standing, and walking; may require bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and climbing; eye/hand coordination for operation of computer and stage/light/sound equipment; may require eye/hand/foot coordination for operation of a motor vehicle; vision to read reports and other written material; frequent speech and hearing to maintain communication with colleagues and constituents.

Work Environment

• works in both indoor and outdoor environments. Equipment Used
• standard and specialty business and professional equipment and tools, including computers, hand tools, and stage, light, sound, and video equipment.

Application Process:

Submit a cover letter, resume, and two professional references electronically. All applications will be treated as confidential and references will not be called without the candidate’s knowledge and agreement. No phone inquiries accepted

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$31,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

Day shift Evenings as needed Evening shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed

Work Location:

In person