Teaching Artistexpired
Circesteem
United States, Chicago
Posted on: Mar. 22, 2024
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Description:
About: CircEsteem unites youth across all backgrounds and identities by fostering self-esteem and mutual respect through the practice and performance of the circus arts. Specifically, CircEsteem promotes the development of self-esteem, personal success and empowerment by (i) promoting the practice of circus arts; (ii) uniting youth from diverse backgrounds; (iii) providing skills training; and (iv) providing children from low-income and economically challenged backgrounds with the financial safety net they will need as they seek higher education.
Equity Statement: CircEsteem values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. CircEsteem is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
Position Summary:
Part Time Teaching Artists teach circus arts to school age youth. Assignments range from 5 hrs/week up to 20-30 hrs/week depending on program needs. Programs are mostly after school hours (2-7pm) with some opportunities during the school day during short assignments. Most assignments are team taught, and TA’s will be collaborating with teammates to create circus experiences and bring positive creative energy to all teaching assignments
Eligible Program(s): Afterschool Activities, Residencies, Birthday Parties
Duties Include:
Develop/adjust circus lesson plans for assigned program
Teach students in various circus disciplines at partner school/organization/birthday party
Attend all program sessions accepted in the agreed upon offer letter
Ensure successful program implementation including relationship building with the programpartnerExperience:
Ability to teach a variety of circus skills to wide age-range of youth
Ability to actively communicate with CE management and leadership
We can train you to expand your circus skill set as a Teaching ArtistCompensation:
Coaching rate commensurate with experience teaching a variety of circus skills
Please submit a Letter of Interest and Resume to [email protected] to be considered for this position.
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 30 per week
Work setting:
In-person
Experience:
Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline:
June 30, 2024
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Education/Teaching/Coaching
Artistic Discipline:
Circus
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United States,
Chicago
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