NOW HIRING: TEACHING ARTIST “Kids Love Musicals!” Teaching Artist Job Description The Musical Theater Project is seeking one (1) part-time teaching artist to serve in the following capacity as an independent contractor: - Teach in-person, interactive musical theater classes in assigned area schools with students grades K – 4 - Lead classroom activities from two provided lesson plans: “Peter Pan” and “Cinderella” - Schedule: o Usually 4 days per week, consisting of two different schools each week o Up to four (4) classes taught per day; same classes each day o Most weeks from late March – late May 2022 - Work hours are during school days, typically falling between 8am – 3pm - All contracted schools are located within northeast Ohio - Compensation: $200/school o Teaching Artist will be partially compensated for any Covid-related cancellations - Paid mandatory rehearsals held in Lakewood as follows: o Feb. 11: 6pm-10pm o Feb. 12: 12pm-5pm o Feb. 13: 12pm-5pm o Feb. 14: 6pm-9pm o Feb. 19 & 20: Mutually agreeable brush-up (as needed) Qualifications: o Minimum two years of arts education outreach experience with elementary school children, including serving diverse student populations o Proficiency in vocal musical theater o High school degree required; college experience preferred o Outgoing, people-oriented person with outstanding interpersonal skills o Pass BCI background check (paid for by The Musical Theater Project) o Be fully vaccinated including a booster dose by Feb. 1, 2022 o Have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, clean driving record o Ability to teach masked, socially-distancing children in a classroom setting while wearing a mask *To Apply:* *o Email headshot/resume/cover letter/3 references to: Bill@musicaltheaterproject.org <Bill@musicaltheaterproject.org>* *▪ Audition slots available Feb. 4: 6pm – 10pm, or Feb. 5: 12pm – 6pm* *▪ Callbacks Feb. 6: 12pm – 3pm (by invitation only)* * o Prepare 16-bar ballad and 32-bar up-tempo song* - *Provide own pre recorded musical tracks (or sing acapella) * - *Can play on artists’ own phone, or on our provided CD player*