Theatre, Musical Theater, or Dance Youth Educator

Theatre, Musical Theater, or Dance Youth Educator Washington, DC 20020 $40

• $60 an hour
• Contract $40
• $60 an hour
• Contract Job Description EYL 365 Project is currently accepting applications for Theatre, Musical Theater & Dance Youth Educators for Summer 2026. Our organization is seeking passionate and experienced Youth Educators who have a strong interest in Social Justice and Racial Equity Arts Education. Youth Educators will provide Summer Camp opportunities, generally between 9:30am
• 4pm and| or 4:00
• 6:00 pm, at DCPS Ward 6, 7 and 8 partner schools, transitional housing units and recreation centers.

As part of this position, you will be responsible for providing and delivering advanced interactive and fun Theatre, Musical Theater, and/or Dance lessons to youth ages five to 18 in a creative, structured and engaging environment. It will be necessary for the successful candidate to create and deliver lesson plans, lead Theatre, Musical Theater, and/or Dance exercises and projects, and mentor youth in the development of their creative skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan and teach classes for groups of students ages 5 and up Prepare fun weekly lessons that support student engagement, learning and development Providing an highly interactive, fun and upbeat environment for students to have the opportunity of socializing and sharing their ideas. Providing students a workshop environment that allows them to immerse themselves in a new world, adapt to different environments, and build skills at their own pace. Teach, audition, and direct students in the preparation of performing a 30-minute musical for a stage performance.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED A

strong Theatre, Musical Theater, or Dance background Experience teaching Theatre, Musical Theater, or Dance classes (acting/singing/choreography) Previous training/performance experience in Theatre, Musical Theater, or Dance is required. Have HIGH ENERGY and flexibility A minimum of 3 years of experience as a professional artist and/or teaching artist in a theater arts discipline Excellent written communication skills, and ease with using email as a means of communication The power to teach young ones that knowledge and creativity are true magic The talent to encourage connections between chess problem-solving with real-life problem-solving Conduct interactive, friendly, and fun classes with 25 students The sincere drive to be a positive role model and promote good sportsmanship Ability to promote a feeling of security and trust in children by being warm, supportive, and comforting. Are enthusiastic and passionate about working with young children. Ability to commute to contracted locations. Curriculum development and lesson planning. Able to effectively collaborate with other teaching staff (when necessary) Ability to work well in an inner-city environment. Applicants will undergo a thorough background check and fingerprint Mediate any conflicts that may arise between students. Availability to work after-school hours

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED

Theatre, Musical Theater, or Dance Degree or Educational Degree preferred Varied skill set that features a combination of acting, singing, dance/choreography, musical direction, and/or piano accompaniment, etc. Knowledge, practice, and experience with differentiated instruction, equity, accessibility, and anti-racism Advanced experience (2-5 years of experience) facilitating/teaching elementary and/or middle school school-aged youth, working with racially and ethnically diverse people. Holds high expectations for each student and works to foster student achievement through building individual relationships Enthusiasm and passion for mentoring others and making change in communities Ability to communicate effectively with citizens, staff, parents, young people, volunteers, and community groups Fluency in multiple student-centered instructional approaches Commitment to student life Proven dedication to professional growth and purpose-driven practice Professional practice and ability to model contemplation as part of intellectual exploration

Responsibilities:

Providing instruction in the arts (development of skills in arts disciplines consistent with EYL 365 Project Blueprint) and through the arts (the achievement of academic goals as outlined in a school's curriculum) by: Teaching and planning for 2 in-schools per week and/or possibly as many as 4 after schools per week; Developing long term project-based unit designs in collaboration with classroom teachers; Assessing student learning based on learning goals and objectives; Organizing at least 2 sharings of student work with teaching partners and TA colleagues at the school. Working in close collaboration with classroom teacher partners to: Plan lessons and projects during one in person 45-minute planning session per week (and via email and phone as well, when necessary); Share skills with the teacher to build capacity for arts instruction at the school; Co-teach lessons in which both TA and teacher partner have clear roles and responsibilities for generating student learning; Coordinate at least one trip to a DC cultural institution and/or one guest artist per class with a connection to learning in the classroom. EYL 365 Project Teaching Artists are highly skilled artists and educators, committed to creating equitable learning spaces through collaborative teaching practices and social justice pedagogy. They report directly to the Program Director and are supported by EYL 365 Project Department Heads and Program Coordinators. They work closely with classroom teachers, school administrators, and teaching artists to positively impact school communities.

Pay:

$40.00

• $60.

00 per hour People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person