Teaching Artist

Compensation

$30/hr

Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theatre & Academy is currently seeking part-time Teaching Artists!

Compensation: $30/hr (part-time)

POSITION: Teaching Artist

SUPERVISOR: Education Director

LOCATION: Huntsville, Alabama

FLSA STATUS: Part-time/Seasonal/Non-exempt

SALARY RANGE: Pay starting at $30/hr (part-time)

ABOUT FANTASY PLAYHOUSE:

Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater and Academy (FPCTA) provides theatre arts access through production, education, and outreach, enriching the lives of more than 31,000 residents annually.

Our Mission:

Provide Theatre Arts Access Through Production, Education, and Outreach.

Our Purpose:

Enrich the Lives of Children and Families through Theatre and Arts Education

Our Vision:

Be a Center of Excellence for Advancing Theatre and Arts Education to Positively Impact Our Local Community and Beyond.

Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater & Academy is committed to diversity and inclusion at all levels of its leadership, staffing, and programming.

THE POSITION

Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theatre & Academy is currently seeking Teaching Artists for Part-Time/Seasonal Employment for the 2024 Winter/Spring Semester and beyond.

We are highly interested in Teaching Artists with a strong musical theatre background and artists who have experience working with students of all ages and experience levels in the arts.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate 12-week class sessions for students ages 3-adult
• Develop age and skill-appropriate curriculum and performances
• Participate in professional development sessions
• Work collaboratively with the Education staff including Education Director, Associate Education Director, and Education Coordinator, to meet classroom goals.
• Travel to our main Huntsville location or to surrounding schools to bring our programming to students.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Skills/training and/or professional experience in the performing arts
• College degree or professional equivalent
• Teaching experience in the arts (previous classroom experience a plus)
• Experience working with diverse populations and a wide range of ages (we serve students ages 3-adult)
• Experience in developing performing arts curriculum and lesson planning
• A continued commitment to expanding teaching skills including participation in professional development, curriculum planning, and feedback sessions.

SCHEDULE

• Ability to teach in-person performing arts classes at our main location in Huntsville and the potential to travel to local public and private schools for our Fantasy in the Classroom programs.
• Attendance for in-person and virtual trainings, workshops, and events at our location.
• Weekly schedules vary based on seasonal programming and classes assigned.

PAY RATES

Pay starts at $30/hr for classes and $15/hr for meetings and classroom preparation, and can vary depending on education and experience.

TO APPLY:

Applicants should submit the following documents to education@fantasyplayhouse.com in order to be considered for the position:

• RESUME(S) demonstrating training and experience as both an artist and a teacher/teaching artist
• Cover letter further explaining your qualifications and experience and why you believe you would be a good fit for the position.

Email resume(s), cover letter, and any lesson plans/work samples to: education@fantasyplayhouse.com

If you have any additional questions, please contact education@fantasyplayhouse.com or call us at 256-801-9994