Teaching Artists: Acting, Voice, Movement and Speech (Contract)

Zach Theater • Cedar Park, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Zach Theater is seeking passionate and skilled Teaching Artists to lead classes in Acting, Voice for the Actor, Speech and Movement for the Actor within their Conservatory Acting Program. These programs are part of Zach's Advanced Training programs and meet on Sundays between 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Class sizes typically range from 8-12 students. Teaching Artists will be engaged as independent contractors (1099) and compensated at a competitive hourly rate by semester/class.

Requirements

• BA in Theater, BFA or MFA in Acting or other related field
• At least one year of experience in teaching acting or musical theatre to students ages 13-18
• Demonstrated skill in curriculum design and development
• Demonstrated skills in training students, including but not limited to classroom pedagogy, classroom management, and supervision for a variety of ages
• Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication
• Ability to work individually and as a team member
• Ability to meet deadlines within a fast-paced environment
• Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations such as parent conflicts or managing large numbers of students
• Must have reliable transportation
• All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Educators with demonstrated classroom experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Uphold the mission, vision, and values of Zach theater in alignment with company objectives
• Teach classes in Acting, Voice, Movements for the Actor, and Speech
• Effectively communicate with families, students, teachers, and Zach staff
• Design, develop, and deliver curricula for classes; write student evaluations; substitute teach classes in case of emergency
• Believe in the mission to teach life skills through theatre skills to empower young people
• Create an inclusive and supportive structured classroom environment to achieve desired learning outcomes while prioritizing students’ social and emotional well being
• Adhere to student and parent handbooks, protocols, and safety guidelines

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level