What are the responsibilities and job description for the Theatre Instructor position at Arlington Heights Park District?
We are seeking a passionate Theatre Instructor with a strong emphasis on drama to join our team. The ideal candidate will inspire creativity and confidence in students through engaging lessons in acting, improvisation, and performance techniques. If you’re enthusiastic about fostering a love for the dramatic arts and cultivating collaboration, we’d love to hear from you
Candidates should have a strong theatre background, and extensive experience working with children. A Bachelor's in Theatre is preferred, but comparable experience is accepted. Class ages range from 4yrs to teen.
Anticipated Hiring Range: $25-$40/Hr. DOQ
Part-Time Wages
JOB SPECIFIC INFORMATION
- Develops lesson plans, prepares materials, and ensures high-quality instruction to meet program objectives.
- Welcomes participants, takes attendance, fosters a supportive and inclusive environment, and guides participants in completing objectives.
- Maintains a clean, organized workspace and manages materials and equipment setup and cleanup for each class.
- Communicates with participants and the Cultural Arts Supervisor regarding progress, safety, incidents, and program updates.
- Ensures participant safety, complies with District policies, and completes necessary reports for incidents or accidents.
- Attends staff meetings and collaborates with the Cultural Arts Supervisor to develop program content and ensure operational success.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- BA/BS in Theatre, or closely related field from an accredited college or university
- Minimum three to five years’ experience in theatre instruction preferred
- Or, any equivalent combination of education, experience and training
- CPR and AED Certification preferred
BENEFITS WE OFFER
- PTAC Membership to ARC
- Discounts on some programming
- KinderCare Discount
AHPD OVERVIEW
The Arlington Heights Park District (AHPD) is a public park and recreation agency located in Arlington Heights, Illinois—one of the largest communities in Chicago's prestigious northwest suburban corridor. Our mission is to enrich the community by providing fun, accessible and impactful recreation and facilities for every age and season. However, you choose to recreate, we have something for you. We aim to serve everyone equally and fairly across our 29 facilities—including five community centers with outdoor pools, Arlington Ridge Center, two tennis clubs, two public golf clubs, Lake Arlington, Arlington Heights Historical Museum, and Senior Center—and 58 parks across 716 acres of land. In our 95-year history, we have earned multiple distinctions recognizing our high-quality standards of excellence, including three National Gold Medal Awards, maintaining a Moody’s AAA bond rating for nine years, and receiving multiple awards for fiscal responsibility.
The Arlington Heights Park District commits itself to diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a mutually respectful, multicultural, and equitable environment.
Salary : $25 - $40
