Teaching Artist: PLA Student Discovery Program

University of Pennsylvania

11d•$7 - $75•Onsite

About The Position

Teaching artist opportunities at Penn Live Arts change each season depending on what Student Discovery shows are offered. For a list of current opportunities and detailed descriptions, please visit https://pennlivearts.org/about/employment.php Penn Live Arts teaching artists conduct up to 4 pre-performance visits in K-12 schools to prepare students for the themes, techniques, and influences they will encounter in the theatre during Student Discovery Series performances. Drawing upon background information and materials associated with the performance and/or company, teaching artists prepare developmentally appropriate, creative lesson plans of 45 minutes to 1.5 hours. Student outputs may include dance technique and choreography, scene studies and acting exercises, discussion/debate, creative writing or visual art activities. Work includes 2 hours of prep time per 1 hour classroom time. The final schedule of visits is determined in cooperation with classroom teachers and Penn Live Arts staff. "Please indicate which teaching artist opportunity you are applying to in your cover letter."

Requirements

Background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a teaching artist.
Background information and materials associated with the performance and/or company.

Responsibilities

Conduct up to 4 pre-performance visits in K-12 schools.
Prepare students for the themes, techniques, and influences they will encounter in the theatre.
Prepare developmentally appropriate, creative lesson plans of 45 minutes to 1.5 hours.
Develop student outputs that may include dance technique and choreography, scene studies and acting exercises, discussion/debate, creative writing or visual art activities.
Complete 2 hours of prep time per 1 hour classroom time.
Coordinate the final schedule of visits with classroom teachers and Penn Live Arts staff.