Teaching Artist Aide

Arizona State University•Tempe, AZ

1d•$30•Hybrid

About The Position

ASU Gammage is seeking innovative and creative part-time Teaching Artist Aides that support an afterschool elementary musical theatre program and provide professional development to teachers at Title I schools. The work location for this position is at one elementary school location in the metro Phoenix area and occasional meetings on the ASU Tempe campus. Disney Musicals in Schools is a free after-school program offered to a limited number of Title I elementary schools. Through the 17-week program, Disney Musicals in Schools Teaching Artist Aides guide school team of teachers through the process of producing a musical at their school using the Disney Musicals in Schools training model. The goal is to provide the training necessary for teachers and schools to be able to continue a theatre program for years to come. In early March, the DMIS schools perform on the ASU Gammage stage in the Student Share Celebration. Teaching Artist Aides are employees of ASU Gammage, not of the Walt Disney Company.

Requirements

Associate's degree and one (1) year of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Ability to collaborate and remain flexible and positive with other professional artists
Strong skills and experience in a combination of teaching, directing, choreographing, stage management, and/or music direction
Experience in teaching students in class or camp settings (musical theatre/music)
Experience in participating or working on a play or musical with students
Strong leadership or group management skills
Strong time-management skills; being punctual and reliable
Demonstrate a strong commitment to student inclusion
Demonstrate respect for all students, teachers, teaching artists, and administrators participating in the program, and offer a superior level of professionalism, customer service, and positivity
Valid US Class D driver’s license with reliable transportation to and from partner schools located in the metro Phoenix area
Ability to obtain, at our expense, a fingerprint clearance card
Proficient in public speaking.
Strong written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Why are you a good candidate for the ASU Gammage/DMIS Teaching Artist position?
What musical theatre acting, singing, or dancing experience do you have?
What theatrical directing, music directing or choreographing experience do you have?
What teaching or work experience do you have with elementary students?
Does your schedule allow you to be open at least one afternoon a week starting in Fall 2026? Which afternoons might you anticipate being available: Mon – Thu from approximately 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. from September through early March?

Responsibilities

Fulfill mandatory on-boarding and annual ASU online training requirements
Attend 2-3 paid Teaching Artist Training and DMIS Orientation/Workshop sessions
As a leader, collaborator and mentor, guide a 90-minute after school rehearsal for a Disney KIDS musical at an assigned metro Phoenix school once per week for 17 weeks
Adequately prepare for each production meeting/rehearsal in accordance with DMIS expectations and appropriately adapt lessons to your assigned school’s needs
Submit weekly reports to the DMIS Program Coordinator
Attend scheduled meetings with the DMIS Program Manager and the Program Coordinator
Assist with assigned school’s final performances in February or March 2027
Participate in Student Share showcase in late March 2027