Musical Theatre Teaching Artist Job at Voices Boston in Boston

North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC)

The North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) is seeking an instructor to teach Musical Theatre classes at our North End and School Partner sites. The instructor will teach a Musical Theatre class for grades K - 1 in the Fall, co-direct a musical production for grades 1 - 2 in the Winter, and teach a Musical Theatre Class for grades 1 - 2, including their participation in the Spring Musical in the Spring. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, organized, and is excellent at communication with both families and administration.

NEMPAC encourages BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, and other communities historically underrepresented in arts administration spaces to apply.

Teaching day(s) available: Must be available Monday afternoons.

FALL SESSION: September - December (10 weeks) in the North End

• Musical Theatre for Grades K1-1
• Mondays from 3:10 - 4:10pm (45 minute class with school pick-up)

WINTER SESSION: January - March (10 weeks plus tech/show) in the North End

• Junior Troupers Production for Grades 1 - 2
• Mondays from 3:10 - 4:40 (75 min class with school pick-up)
• Tech Rehearsals: March 26th & 27th from 4:30 - 6:30pm
• Performances: March 28th at 6pm and March 29th at 3pm
• *Tech and Shows will take place at the Charlestown Working Theater

SPRING SESSION: April - June (10 weeks plus tech/show) in the North End

• Junior Troupers for Grades 1 - 2
• Mondays from 3:10 - 4:10pm (45 minute class with school pick-up)
• North End Location
• Additional Rehearsals for Spring Musical: May 9th, 14th, and 15th.
• Performances: May 16th and 17th
• *Spring musical rehearsal and performances are in Charlestown, and the schedule is subject to change.

*Additional teaching days available with local partner schools, days to be determined.

Teaching Responsibilities:

• Teach engaging lessons in Musical Theatre
• Manage a classroom of up to 12 students in grades K - 2
• Pick students up from the local school at 3:10pm
• Mentor and supervise a teen teaching assistant.
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians
• Complete and submit curriculum template worksheet.
• Set up and clean up classroom space each week.
• Take attendance in each class and sign students out with their authorized guardians.
• Ensure consistency in each student's learning.
• Attend occasional faculty meetings

Compensation & Benefits:

• $50 - $52/hr if teaching more than one hour per day, depending on experience and education.
• $60/hr when teaching one hour or less per day.
• An additional $2/hr will be added to the base rate should a teen teaching assistant be added to your responsibilities.
• An additional $100 per 10-week session for school pick-up.
• Employee/W2.
• Optional 401(k) enrollment with 4% employer match on your selected contribution

Qualifications:

• Shared values in inclusivity and accessibility to arts programming for all
• Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred. Relevant experience may be substituted.
• Skilled in theatre or musical theatre education.
• Comfortable working with students ages 4 - 7.
• 2+ years of teaching experience, particularly in a classroom, and be committed to promoting the growth of the musical theatre program.
• Must be very well organized and have attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills
• Be an energetic, creative, and outgoing individual

How To Apply:
Please send a letter of interest and resume to the Educational Programs Director at acarufel@nempacboston.org by August 7th with “Musical Theatre Instructor” in the subject line.

Apply by:
August 07, 2024

About this Organization:
NEMPAC MISSION: Rooted in Boston’s North End, our mission is to enrich lives through accessible, exceptional music education and performing arts programs that embrace our vibrant, inclusive, and diverse communities.

NEMPAC VISION: NEMPAC envisions dynamic Boston neighborhoods where music and performing arts fill the city with creativity, spark connections, and inspire us to be our best selves.

NEMPAC VALUES: Community, Creativity, Education, Excellence, Equity

ABOUT the North End Music & Performing Arts Center:
North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) is a 501(c)(3) community music school and performing arts center empowering artists of all ages and abilities.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT: NEMPAC believes we are all musicians and performers. We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We aspire to build a diverse staff team and community. We embrace people of all backgrounds and invite them to join us.

ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICY: NEMPAC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. NEMPAC does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender expression or identity, pregnancy, age, national origin (ancestry), ethnicity, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, familial status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, criminal record, military status, in any of its programs or operations or any other factor protected by law.

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