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Job Summary
Kid Stock Assistant Teaching Artists develop and/or teach dance, drama, and/or
singing workshops for their assigned cohort of campers. Under the direction of the
Teaching Artist, assistants plan and implement skills- and performance-based lessons
on subjects including but not limited to voice, dance, acting and performance
technique; music and dance theory; choreography; improvisation; and music, dance,
and theater history.
This is a seasonal part time position.
General Accountabilities
Directs singing, dancing and/or acting elements of a small (15-30) children's
musical theater productions as assigned by the Site Director, and as directed by
the Lead Teaching Artist.
Participates in casting discussion in collaboration with Lead Teaching Artist in
keeping with the company policy that every student receives a part and all parts
are equally valuable.
Teaches/directs songs, dances, and/or scenes, balancing group and individual
learning as directed by the Lead Teaching Artist
Adjusts quickly to sudden changes in schedule, workshop climate, and/or
production realities (eg. workshop attentiveness, camper absences, etc.)
Observes, and helps execute all requirements of Kid Stocks Health & Safety Plan
Teaches with age-appropriate classroom management techniques and
disciplinary practices. Meets with Teaching Artist frequently, no less than once
per day to give status reports on their pods progress, successes, staff concerns,
schedule adjustments, needs etc.
*The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time
Job Qualifications
Education: 2 years education, training or equal experience in performing arts
technique or instruction
Education: 1 years education, training or equal experience working with
children between the ages of 3-13 years
Experience: 1 years experience working collaboratively with co-workers or a
production team
Experience: 2 years training or experience in secondary field such as music
composition, stage crew, etc. (preferred, but not required)
Drivers License and transportation preferred
Skills
Basic Skills
Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both
current and future problem-solving and decision-making
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking
time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and
not interrupting at inappropriate times
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and
weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
Learning Strategies Selecting and using training/instructional methods and
procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things
Monitoring Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or
organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Verbal Communication Talking to others to convey information effectively
Written Communication Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate
for the needs of the audience
Social Skills
Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
Instructing Teaching others how to do something
Negotiation Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences
Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people
Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why
they react as they do
Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of
potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
Resource Management Skills
Time Management Managing one's own time and the time of others
Physical Requirements and Work Setting
Standing Constantly
Sitting Occasionally
Bending Occasionally
Twisting Occasionally
Pushing/Pulling Occasionally
Hand Use/Gripping Frequently
Reaching Occasionally
Lifting and Carrying < 40 Lbs. Occasionally
Never = 0 hours, Occasionally = up to 3 hours, Frequently = 3-6 hours, Constantly = >6 hours
Work Setting
Indoor Temperature Controlled Environment. Most work will occur in an indoor
instructional setting
Outdoor Environment Occasionally instruction will occur outdoors (weather
permitting)
Kid Stock Assistant Teaching Artists develop and/or teach dance, drama, and/or
singing workshops for their assigned cohort of campers. Under the direction of the
Teaching Artist, assistants plan and implement skills- and performance-based lessons
on subjects including but not limited to voice, dance, acting and performance
technique; music and dance theory; choreography; improvisation; and music, dance,
and theater history.
This is a seasonal part time position.
General Accountabilities
Directs singing, dancing and/or acting elements of a small (15-30) children's
musical theater productions as assigned by the Site Director, and as directed by
the Lead Teaching Artist.
Participates in casting discussion in collaboration with Lead Teaching Artist in
keeping with the company policy that every student receives a part and all parts
are equally valuable.
Teaches/directs songs, dances, and/or scenes, balancing group and individual
learning as directed by the Lead Teaching Artist
Adjusts quickly to sudden changes in schedule, workshop climate, and/or
production realities (eg. workshop attentiveness, camper absences, etc.)
Observes, and helps execute all requirements of Kid Stocks Health & Safety Plan
Teaches with age-appropriate classroom management techniques and
disciplinary practices. Meets with Teaching Artist frequently, no less than once
per day to give status reports on their pods progress, successes, staff concerns,
schedule adjustments, needs etc.
*The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time
Job Qualifications
Education: 2 years education, training or equal experience in performing arts
technique or instruction
Education: 1 years education, training or equal experience working with
children between the ages of 3-13 years
Experience: 1 years experience working collaboratively with co-workers or a
production team
Experience: 2 years training or experience in secondary field such as music
composition, stage crew, etc. (preferred, but not required)
Drivers License and transportation preferred
Skills
Basic Skills
Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both
current and future problem-solving and decision-making
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking
time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and
not interrupting at inappropriate times
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and
weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
Learning Strategies Selecting and using training/instructional methods and
procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things
Monitoring Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or
organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Verbal Communication Talking to others to convey information effectively
Written Communication Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate
for the needs of the audience
Social Skills
Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
Instructing Teaching others how to do something
Negotiation Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences
Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people
Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why
they react as they do
Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of
potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
Resource Management Skills
Time Management Managing one's own time and the time of others
Physical Requirements and Work Setting
Standing Constantly
Sitting Occasionally
Bending Occasionally
Twisting Occasionally
Pushing/Pulling Occasionally
Hand Use/Gripping Frequently
Reaching Occasionally
Lifting and Carrying < 40 Lbs. Occasionally
Never = 0 hours, Occasionally = up to 3 hours, Frequently = 3-6 hours, Constantly = >6 hours
Work Setting
Indoor Temperature Controlled Environment. Most work will occur in an indoor
instructional setting
Outdoor Environment Occasionally instruction will occur outdoors (weather
permitting)
