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The Stage School
Dance Instructor for Musical Theater Class
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A Drama Teacher teaches dramatic art skills to elementary and secondary school students. Commonly produces plays, helps direct productions, and instructs and aids students in acting, costuming, lighting, stage management and set design. Usually requires previous theatre experience.
$48,233 / year median in Illinois
+9% projected growth
Job Description
The Stage School Teaching Artists The Stage School is now accepting applications for an experienced Dance Teacher/Choreographer for the upcoming Fall Term of our signature musical theatre program "The Company" beginning in September. We are seeking an instructor skilled in teaching dance and choreographing musical productions to children between six and sixteen years-old. The Company is a musical theater class for ages 6-16. Students are divided into three groups based on age. Each group works for one hour with a drama teacher, singing teacher, and dance teacher. There is a final performance on the last day of the term. The drama instructor for this class would teach on Sundays from 1pm-4pm at the Maine Park Leisure Center in Park Ridge, IL. Teachers are hired as independent contractors and are paid at the rate of $50-$55 per teaching hour based on experience. Reliable transportation is required. The Stage School has provided top quality instruction in the performing arts to students in the Park Ridge community since 2008. We are committed to providing a fun, positive, and productive experience while teaching valuable life skills through the performing arts. To learn more about us, please visit www.stageschoolchicago.com. Qualifications Bachelors degree or higher Minimum two years experience teaching dance to young children Prior experience choreographing a large scale musical production Strong classroom management skills Fun, high energy personality and a love of theatre and children Teaching certification not required All new hired will be subject to an Illinois State Police Background Check.