Teaching Artist

Opera Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

1d•$25 - $100•Onsite

About The Position

The Teaching Artist (TA) will teach assigned classes and collaborate with Community Initiatives staff on curriculum development, lesson plans, and resources. TAs are not authorized to conduct classes without a residency school classroom teacher present. They will attend team meetings, participate in professional development, facilitate student performances at the Residency showcase, and support program evaluation. Core supplies will be provided by OP, with requests for additional supplies needing to be submitted at least one week in advance. Pre-approved supplies purchased by the TA will be reimbursed. TAs must provide updated clearances, including FBI Fingerprint, Child Abuse Clearance, Act 168, and PA Criminal History, along with the 3-hour Mandated Reporter Training. The TA will provide their work availability, and OP will attempt to assign schools based on this availability. If a TA must cancel a lesson for reasons beyond their control, they must notify the Residency Program Manager at least 48 hours in advance. Desired availability is Monday through Thursday, 9 am-3 pm, with scheduled classes up to eight 45-minute sessions per week. TAs are allotted 2 missed classes and 1 missed meeting per semester, with notification required 48 hours in advance.

Requirements

Must have a residency school classroom teacher present during classes
Provide updated clearances as needed, including FBI Fingerprint, Child Abuse Clearance, Act 168, and PA Criminal History
Complete the 3-hour Mandated Reporter Training
Provide accurate work availability
Notify the Residency Program Manager at least 48 hours ahead for cancellations or absences
Submit receipts for travel expenses via email weekly
Use Uber Pool and Lyft Line when at all possible for travel

Nice To Haves

Availability Monday through Thursday, 9 am-3 pm
Scheduled up to eight 45-min classes per week within the availability timeframe

Responsibilities

Teach assigned classes
Work collaboratively with Community Initiatives staff to develop the curriculum, lesson plans, and resources necessary to implement the program
Attend up to 22 hours of Team Meetings
Attend up to 6 hours of Professional Development
Facilitate student performances and support as needed at the Residency showcase
Support program evaluation administration as needed
Submit requests for additional supplies via email at least one week before the date needed
Provide updated clearances as needed, including FBI Fingerprint, Child Abuse Clearance, Act 168, and PA Criminal History, as well as the 3-hour Mandated Reporter Training
Provide OP staff with accurate work availability
Notify the Residency Program Manager at least 48 hours ahead if a lesson must be canceled for reasons beyond TA’s control
Notify the Residency Program Manager at least 48 hours ahead of absence