[NEohioPAL] Seeking teaching artists to bring musical theater to schools

[Joanna May Cullinan]

*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 2018-19 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.


*Job Title:  *TMTP Teaching Artist

*Reports to: *TMTP Executive Director

*Contract Period:* September 2018-May 2019 (school year)

*Hours: *Part-time, 2-4 days/week; 5-6 hours/day between 8am-3p

*Salary & Benefits: *$100/day + monthly mileage stipend; paid training and
professional development



*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.





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*

-- 
Joanna May Cullinan
Associate Director
The Musical Theater Project
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