Teaching Artist – Circus ArtsexpiredSundog Theater |
Description:Status:Sundog is actively seeking teaching artists in the following discipline: Circus Arts The Teaching Artist – Circus Arts reports to the Arts Education Manager. Start Date: Ongoing About Us: Sundog Theatre, founded in 2002, is a Staten Island-based performing arts organization with an excellent reputation in 4 areas: 100+ arts-in-education programs in over 50 schools and organizations; we support our teaching artists, and are team players with the mission to create positive change through the power of live performance and the arts. Rates of pay are comparable to those of teaching artists throughout NYC. Original, contemporary, and thought provoking theatre Touring productions with educational and social themes Acting classes for young people Job Responsibilities: Sundog Theatre is looking for a versatile and flexible Circus Arts teaching artist who is excited to be part of a creative team. Applicant should have experience working with youth. The ideal candidate will possess good classroom management skills. This is for an Circus Arts program in which students will engage in physical theatre and performance art such as clowning and comedy, in addition to learning skills such as juggling, balancing and floor exercises. This is a part-time position after school from 2-4pm. Job Requirements and Qualifications: Teaching artists should be proficient in their own fields of art and be able to teach their discipline/s to young people that range from K-12th grades. Excellent classroom management and organizational skills required. Must be able to create and implement successful lesson plans incorporating NY State Learning Standards and the NYC Blueprints for Teaching & Learning in the Arts. Experience teaching K-12th grade range. Experience in NYC schools is preferred. Applicants should possess good interpersonal skills and be able to collaborate effectively with classroom teachers. Experience with District 75/special needs children and English Language Learners is desirable but not required. Being bilingual is desirable but not required. Education Requirements: It is preferred that applicants possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in an arts/related field or have relevant experience teaching an art form/s. Compensation: Starts at $50 hour, based on experience Submission Instructions: Qualified applicants should submit the following via email or mail: Teaching artist resume Artist resume Three references of your work as a teaching artist from supervisors, principals, teachers Samples of teaching work, if possible Sample lesson plan Email Address: [email protected]
Application Deadline:
May 31, 2025
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Education/Teaching/Coaching
Artistic Discipline:
Circus
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United States,
New York |