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Overture is hiring: Teaching Artist in Madison

Overture, Madison, WI, United States, 53703


Overture Job Values

Overture Center for the Arts is committed to engaging the community in the arts and provides extraordinary experiences for everyone who shares in this remarkable community asset.Every member of the Overture team will maintain the highest standards of quality and customer service in every action, performing in an environment of proactive team effort, outstanding customer service, active brand advancement and passion for mission fulfillment

Job Summary
The Disney Musicals in Schools (DMIS) program exists to help elementary and middle schools in a public school setting to build a sustainable tradition of musical theater in their school culture. TA's will work with a team of teachers at participating schools for a 17-week rehearsal residency. They will simultaneously work with students and teach teachers how to put on a musical. Schools will be producing a 30-min Disney KIDS musical or a 60-minute Disney JUNIOR musical.

This is a variable, non-benefitted position. The actual schedule varies based on academic scheduling but is mostly late afternoons. School rehearsals range in length, from 90-minutes to two hours and often begin immediately following school day dismissal.

Roles & Responsibilities
  • With the support of another Overture Teaching Artist, model and execute effective rehearsal strategies and production management, supporting both Teachers and Students throughout the planning, rehearsal, and performance process.
  • Participate in professional development opportunities for both teaching artists and school teams throughout all phases of the residency.
  • Embrace and participate in the advancement of the JEDI (justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion) mission and vision of the organization.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily.Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education & Experience:
  • 3-5 years of experience directing, choreographing, music directing musicals
  • Experience working in residency at schools alongside teachers.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Ability to work seamlessly in both individual and team environments
  • Ability to provide feedback to teachers.
  • Passion for exceeding objectives and embracing new responsibilities
  • Detail-oriented, highly organized, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment


Working Conditions

The requirements and conditions described below are representative of the general environment the employee is exposed to daily while performing this job.
  • Primarily perform work in a public elementary or middle school environment.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job classification.They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Overture Center for the Arts is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.