What are the responsibilities and job description for the ChiArts Summer Experience 6-8 Theater Instructor/Musical Theatre Director position at Chicago High School For The Arts?
Program Description: Students in grades 6-8 will have the special opportunity to experience what its like to be a young artist at ChiArts. For almost five hours a day, students will be immersed in excellent professional training in the conservatory of their choice and present a final showcase/gallery reception and performances on Friday, July 25th.
Theatre Schedule
July 7 July 25, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-2:00pm
Lunch break in the middle
Compensation: Commensurate with experience. Instructor compensated for 5.0 hours/day.
Job Summary:
The Theatre Instructor will design and deliver a theatre curriculum incorporating improvisation, character development, physical and verbal communication skills, stage relationships and other concepts for daily classes to students in grades 6-8. The instructor will also Direct the All-Conservatory Musical Theatre production performance on Friday, July 25th. The instructor will collaborate with the Camp Coordinator and Music Director on the show. In addition, the instructor will organize and host engaging and fun afternoon activities relating to theatre and prepare students for the All-Conservatory musical on Friday, July 25th. Finally, instructors will serve as role models and mentors for ChiArts student apprentices who are seriously interested in gaining experience in teaching and sharing through the arts.
Qualifications:
- Must be able to commit to working for the entire three weeks of camp, July 7 July 25, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-2:00pm
- Required to submit curricular plan ahead of time for review
- Required to submit supply list ahead of time
- Background check on file with the school required
- Experience in middle school curriculum development and teaching is a plus
- Must be enthusiastic, energetic, and have outstanding communication skills
- Organization, leadership and a dedication to working with children is essential
- Commitment to sharing and learning through the arts and the ChiArts mission
- Excellent classroom management skills
- Must attend an info meeting (dates TBD) and (tentatively) a PD on working with middle schoolers prior to the start of camp
