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Job Summary Kid Stock is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, and fun Musical Theatre Teaching Artist - Song, Dance, Drama. Part Time Temporary Position with the potential for transition to Full Time year round staff. Reporting to the Site Director (SD), Teaching Artists facilitate daily instruction and activities for pre-k to 8th grade students in one or more arts disciplines. Teaching artists plan and implement one or more of the following as assigned by their supervisor: 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 arts & crafts. General Accountabilities In partnership with a co-teacher, ensures all performance elements (such as songs, dances, dialogue, blocking, and/or other acting/performance techniques) of 1 - 5, 30 - 60 cast size children's musical theater productions per semester are performance ready. Under the direction of the PM, coordinates delegation of instruction and content preparation responsibilities per class and per production (i.e. songs instruction, dance choreo and instruction, and drama direction) between self, Co-Teaching Artist, and when applicable Assistant Teaching Artist, and Director In Training. Ensures all content is taught timely, and through methods in keeping with Kid Stock’s core values and norms. Follows the daily schedule and procedures set forth by the Program Manager and school site, making appropriate adjustments as needed. Leads casting discussion in collaboration with Co-Teaching Artist(s) and when applicable Assistant Teaching Artist(s) in keeping with the company policy that every student receives a part and all parts are equally valuable. Evaluates lesson flow per class and adjusts daily content to meet student needs and school site needs. Balances group and individual lessons for performance preparation. Maintains overall school site culture and curriculum. Assesses instruction goals/needs and plans classes accordingly. Adjusts quickly to sudden changes in schedule, school climate, and/or production realities (e.g. workshop attentiveness, camper absences, etc.). Maintains organized lessons for each school assigned and demonstrates mastery and retention of all Kid Stock curriculum at each assigned school, and for each individual class. (1- 4 schools, 4-9 classes per day). Memorizes or creates easy reference for all students' individual names (90 - 800 students per semester). Observes, enforces, and executes requirements of Kid Stock’s Health & Safety Plan. Teaches with age-appropriate classroom management techniques and disciplinary practices. Meets with SD or PM frequently, no less than once per day to give status reports on their pod’s progress, successes, staff concerns, schedule adjustments, needs, etc. Takes initiative and uses professional expertise to understand, meet, and contribute to the growth of current company and school culture, mission, and curriculum expectations. (1-4 schools). Facilitates activities for 10-30 students such as pick up/drop off, snack time, breaks, etc. *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time. Job Qualifications Education: 4 years of education, training or equal experience in performing arts technique or instruction. Education: 2 years education, training or equal experience working with children between the ages of 3-13 years. Experience: 1 year 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). Driver’s 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Kid Stock, Inc.

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