Musical Theater Teacher- Summer Camp

SITAR ARTS CENTER: CAMP SITAR  
SUMMER MUSICAL THEATER TEACHER

What We Do  

Sitar Arts Center engages DC youth, from early childhood to young adulthood, in building a creative community of learning and belonging that removes financial and cultural barriers to arts education and career training. 

What You’ll Do

Sitar Arts Center is seeking a wonderful, experienced Musical Theater Teacher to work with a range of young people to support Camp Sitar this June – August 2025.   

Camp Sitar provides visual, performing, digital art, and movement classes over six weeks to kindergarten - 8th graders in our full-day program.   

The Musical Theater teacher will guide students through the study of acting, song, music, and dance culminating in a performance of select numbers that celebrate the themes of each session. The Musical Theater teacher ensures a happy, engaging, and successful camp experience for students!    

You will work directly with our Kid Crafters (grades K – 3rd), engaging students through a combination of theater, dance, music and/or movement activities and games. 

Responsibilities Include

• Design and facilitate a curriculum that engages students in the study and performance of musical theater.

• Teach, coach, and direct students in the rehearsal and performance of select pieces from a diverse range of musicals for a performance at the end of each session. 

• Work as a team with teachers and staff to coordinate and participate in all camp activities, field trips, and student showcases.  

• Supervise camp students during program hours, in and outside of classes, mealtimes, outside play, activities, and transitions.    

• Attend all meetings, including pre-camp planning and orientations, and scheduled camp dates.  

• Track student progress and communicate student needs to staff.  

What You’ll Earn    

Pay is hourly, $26-$30 per hour, based on experience.

When You'll Work    

This six-week position is seasonal starting June 23, 2025 with a daily schedule of 8:30 am–4:30 pm.

Other Required Work Dates will be provided before employment acceptance. All required work dates are paid including:  

• Pre-Summer Planning Sessions   

• Restorative Practices and Classroom Management Training 

• Camp Orientation  

Who You Are     

As the Musical Theater Teacher, you are a positive, inclusive role model who is warm, supportive, and engaging. You experience immense joy when sharing your craft with young people, meeting their needs, and adapting to ensure their safety and success throughout the process. You enjoy collaboration and improvisation and believe that strong organization and creative youth development is the key to happy and engaged students. Most importantly you have a strong love for the arts, a strong love for children of all ages, and you believe that everyone should have access to the arts.

Key Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of experience teaching theatre to young people is required.  

• Previous training/performance experience in musical theatre is required. 

• Previous experience/training in movement and/or dance 

• Previous experience working in a camp setting.  

Preferred Qualifications and Experience  

• Varied skill set that features a combination of acting, singing, dance/choreography, musical direction, and/or piano accompaniment, etc.

• Knowledge, practice, and experience with differentiated instruction, equity, accessibility, and anti-racism  

Requirements    

• Background check, and TB test 

Our Values  

Embed Equity  

Embed equity in our systems, programs, and spaces to advance social justice.  

Everyone should have equitable access to opportunities, representation, and voice.  

Foster Belonging  

Foster belonging by engaging, supporting, and celebrating our diverse community members through genuine and meaningful relationships.  

Everyone deserves a welcoming space where they can feel like they belong.   

   

Prioritize Balance  

Prioritize balance between the mental, emotional, physical, and creative well-being within ourselves and our fellow community members.   

Everyone deserves the opportunity and support to prioritize wellness within their lives.  

  

Build Trust  

Build trust by assuming positive intentions and taking ownership of our words, actions, responsibilities, and commitments.  

Everyone benefits when we approach relationships with openness and commit to follow through.  

    

Inspire Transformation  

Inspire transformation by listening to, learning from, and growing with our community and the world around us.   

Everyone can be a student, and anyone can be a teacher.  

  

Encourage Collaboration  

Encourage collaboration with thoughtful and clear communication, a curious mind, and a creative spirit.   

Everyone benefits when we work together as a team.  

How You Can Apply   

This position will remain open until filled. However, for best consideration please apply by March 7, 2025. 

You need to submit a resume and answer all required questions. No phone calls please.   

After applying you’ll receive an email confirming that we have your application on file. If you’re selected for the next stage, you will be contacted for an interview. The hiring process can take 5-8 weeks after posting. You will be considered if the position is still vacant.   

We appreciate your interest in Sitar Arts Center. Sitar Arts Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Sitar Arts Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status, or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.  

  
For more information about Sitar Arts Center, please visit www.sitarartscenter.org.

Salary : $26 - $30