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Location : Cary, NC
Job Type: Temporary, Part-Time
Job Number: 24-02002
Department: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
Division: Cary Art Center
Opening Date: 11/08/2023
Closing Date: 1/19/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Description
Want to engage youth and adult community members of all ages to imagine, create, and collaborate onstage and off? Join our Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources team as a Drama Instructor. Our mission is to focus every day on enriching the lives of our citizens by creating an exceptional environment and providing exemplary services that enable our community to thrive and prosper. Under the direction of the Performing Arts Education Specialist, the Drama Instructor will teach a variety of theatre-related disciplines to youth ages 2-18 and/or adults ages 18+ in an ensemble-based, process-oriented environment.
Immediate openings are for DRAMA INSTRUCTORs with weekday, daytime availability; instructors with experience and interest in teaching students ages 2-10; and/or instructors with experience in musical theatre, voice, or dance.
This is a part-time, non-benefited, year-round position, up to 20 hours a week, with a maximum of 999 hours per year. Schedules will vary but may include weekdays, evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays.
Note: All applicants must attach a sample lesson plan for a drama class of an age of your choosing (PreK, K-1, 2-3, 4-5, middle, high, adult, senior) that highlights your unique skill set/interests.
Typical Tasks
Design and implement curriculum in creative drama, acting, text analysis, performance, characterization, improv, devised theatre, musical theatre and voice, audition techniques, movement, and others to students of all skill levels;
Direct, choreograph, and stage theatrical productions including auditions, rehearsals, and production process;
Design theatre programs and lesson plans for youth, adult, and/or senior participants;
Collaborate with other staff on special projects;
Prepare, teach, and evaluate assigned instructional courses;
Implement new teaching strategies as appropriate;
Maintain accurate records of students' attendance and performance;
Submit reports in accurate and timely manner;
Adhere to/enforce policies and procedures;
Keep students advised of their progress in class;
Perform other job-related tasks as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
General knowledge of theatre performance styles, classroom management, and educational theatre; strong organizational skills; ability to communicate effectively and promptly both orally and in writing; ability to work effectively and professionally with students and staff; ability to use teaching methods that engage and encourage students.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in theatre, theatre for youth, or theatre education.
Requires some experience working with youth (from preschool age to high school) in a theatre or school setting.
Prefers Master's degree and/or extensive background in theatre with experience in acting/performance, directing, theatre production, stage management, technical theatre, dance education and choreography, or devised theatre.
Position requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal check, education verification and credit history review) prior to employment.
Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern Employees
Cary employs temporary and seasonal employees and interns who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. Employees hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, are not eligible for the Town of Cary's full-time employee benefits package.
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All applicants are required to attach a sample lesson plan for a drama class of an age of your choosing (PreK, K-1, 2-3, 4-5, middle, high, adult, senior) that highlights your unique skillset/interests. Please confirm that you have attached a sample lesson plan.
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Do you have a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in theatre, theatre for youth, or theatre education?
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Please describe your degree and/or equivalent professional experience in theatre, theatre for youth, or theatre education. If you do not have this background, please enter "N/A".
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Please briefly describe your most recent experience teaching/working in a theatre setting. If you do not have this experience, enter "N/A".
05
Please describe your experience in acting/performance. If you do not have this experience, enter "N/A".
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Please select all that apply:
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Please indicate your general availability.
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Location : Cary, NC
Job Type: Temporary, Part-Time
Job Number: 24-02002
Department: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
Division: Cary Art Center
Opening Date: 11/08/2023
Closing Date: 1/19/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Description
Want to engage youth and adult community members of all ages to imagine, create, and collaborate onstage and off? Join our Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources team as a Drama Instructor. Our mission is to focus every day on enriching the lives of our citizens by creating an exceptional environment and providing exemplary services that enable our community to thrive and prosper. Under the direction of the Performing Arts Education Specialist, the Drama Instructor will teach a variety of theatre-related disciplines to youth ages 2-18 and/or adults ages 18+ in an ensemble-based, process-oriented environment.
Immediate openings are for DRAMA INSTRUCTORs with weekday, daytime availability; instructors with experience and interest in teaching students ages 2-10; and/or instructors with experience in musical theatre, voice, or dance.
This is a part-time, non-benefited, year-round position, up to 20 hours a week, with a maximum of 999 hours per year. Schedules will vary but may include weekdays, evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays.
Note: All applicants must attach a sample lesson plan for a drama class of an age of your choosing (PreK, K-1, 2-3, 4-5, middle, high, adult, senior) that highlights your unique skill set/interests.
Typical Tasks
Design and implement curriculum in creative drama, acting, text analysis, performance, characterization, improv, devised theatre, musical theatre and voice, audition techniques, movement, and others to students of all skill levels;
Direct, choreograph, and stage theatrical productions including auditions, rehearsals, and production process;
Design theatre programs and lesson plans for youth, adult, and/or senior participants;
Collaborate with other staff on special projects;
Prepare, teach, and evaluate assigned instructional courses;
Implement new teaching strategies as appropriate;
Maintain accurate records of students' attendance and performance;
Submit reports in accurate and timely manner;
Adhere to/enforce policies and procedures;
Keep students advised of their progress in class;
Perform other job-related tasks as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
General knowledge of theatre performance styles, classroom management, and educational theatre; strong organizational skills; ability to communicate effectively and promptly both orally and in writing; ability to work effectively and professionally with students and staff; ability to use teaching methods that engage and encourage students.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in theatre, theatre for youth, or theatre education.
Requires some experience working with youth (from preschool age to high school) in a theatre or school setting.
Prefers Master's degree and/or extensive background in theatre with experience in acting/performance, directing, theatre production, stage management, technical theatre, dance education and choreography, or devised theatre.
Position requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal check, education verification and credit history review) prior to employment.
Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern Employees
Cary employs temporary and seasonal employees and interns who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. Employees hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, are not eligible for the Town of Cary's full-time employee benefits package.
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All applicants are required to attach a sample lesson plan for a drama class of an age of your choosing (PreK, K-1, 2-3, 4-5, middle, high, adult, senior) that highlights your unique skillset/interests. Please confirm that you have attached a sample lesson plan.
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in theatre, theatre for youth, or theatre education?
- Yes
- No
03
Please describe your degree and/or equivalent professional experience in theatre, theatre for youth, or theatre education. If you do not have this background, please enter "N/A".
04
Please briefly describe your most recent experience teaching/working in a theatre setting. If you do not have this experience, enter "N/A".
05
Please describe your experience in acting/performance. If you do not have this experience, enter "N/A".
06
Please select all that apply:
- I have experience in directing
- I have experience in theatre production and/or stage management
- I have experience in musical theatre
- I have dance education and/or choreography experience
- I have experience with devised theatre
- I have experience working with ages 2-10
- I do not have experience in any of the listed areas
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Please indicate your general availability.
- Weekday daytime
- Weekday evenings
- Saturdays
- Sundays
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