[NEohioPAL] Kids Love Musicals! now hiring for 2016-17

Joanna Hunkins via NEohioPAL neohiopal at lists.neohiopal.org
Mon Jun 20 12:27:03 PDT 2016


*The Musical Theater Project is looking for exceptional teaching artists to
bring the joy of musical theater to elementary school students throughout
Northeast Ohio during the 2016-17 school year!*

Explore the themes, stories and characters of classic musicals like Peter
Pan and The Wizard Of Oz through dance, song and creative play. Our
critically acclaimed Kids Love Musicals! program continues to grow, and we
need gifted teachers and performers willing to share their art and heart.



Function:

·         Deliver services related to Kids Love Musicals! (KLM), an
educational outreach residency and workshop program grounded in classic
musical theater and TMTP’s educational approach

·         Provide feedback and information to assess and modify the program
as appropriate



Responsibilities:

·         Work with TMTP staff and consultants to learn curriculum, songs,
and preferred teaching strategies and program outcomes; participates in
continued training as required by TMTP

·         Implement KLM’s structured curriculum supporting: State of Ohio
curriculum standards in English Language Arts and theater arts; best
practices in intergenerational programming and special education
environments; and desired outcomes for Social and Emotional Learning

·         Lead classes in Northeast Ohio schools through singing, acting
and dancing to explore the stories of five classic musicals: "Cinderella,"
"Peter Pan," "The Wizard of Oz," “The Jungle Book,” and “You’re A Good Man,
Charlie Brown.”

·         Facilitate discussion in personally meaningful themes such as
overcoming inhibitions, achieving dreams, peer pressure, friendship, and
valuing individuals beyond surface appearance

·         Arrive for scheduled programs on time and prepared; ensure that
programs are on schedule within allotted classroom times; work with
teachers to guide students in relevant and appropriate behavior/actions.

·         Participate in self-evaluation strategies as requested; support
TMTP’s assessment objectives and practices for each residency or workshop.

·         Communicate with TMTP staff regularly; consult TMTP’s calendars
and request necessary information from TMTP staff; track and report hours
and program results at the conclusion of each workday.



Qualifications:

TMTP Teaching Artists are:

·         Mature, responsible and enthusiastic individuals who enjoy
sharing their passion with students, specifically in grades K-5, and
potentially with students in K-12 special education classrooms.

·         Capable of independently leading exciting and challenging classes
that engage students and use multiple teaching strategies to deliver lesson
plans.

·         Role models who build meaningful connections with students
through positive reinforcement, effective classroom management and clear
boundaries.

·         Committed to the art form of musical theater and/or arts education



Additional qualifications:

·         Demonstrated performance and singing experience

·         Strong interpersonal and group facilitation skills

·         Ability to meet performance standards including attendance,
reporting and punctuality

·         Reliable automobile

·         Successful completion of criminal background check process.

Teaching artists work 2-4 days per week, typically 5-6 hours per day during
school hours (between 8am-3pm). Teaching artists work as independent
contractors with our *Kids Love Musicals!* program. Compensation includes a
paid training process, a competitive daily stipend and monthly mileage.


For more information, please visit
http://www.musicaltheaterproject.org/kids-love-musicals/.

Watch our Kids Love Musicals! video at: https://youtu.be/yPK4tFs1swA.



Please email cover letter and work/performance resume to Heather Meeker at
Heather at MusicalTheaterProject.org, or mail to:



Heather Meeker, Executive Director

The Musical Theater Project

5755 Granger Rd Ste 830

Independence, OH 44131
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