*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@MusicalTheaterProject.org* -- Joanna May Cullinan Associate Director The Musical Theater Project