STG AileyCamp Teaching Artist: Creative Communication Job at Seattle Theatre Gro

STG AileyCamp Teaching Artist: Creative Communication

Job Category: Education/Community Engagement

Requisition Number: STGAI001146

Posted: November 20, 2024

Position Type: Part-Time

Location

Seattle Theatre Group
911 Pine St
Seattle, WA 98101, USA

The AileyCamp Creative Communication teaching artist will lead and support the campers in reflecting, discussing, writing, and creating visual and/or theatrical art that represents their creative expression. This is a temporary, non-exempt role reporting to the STG AileyCamp Manager & Associate Director of Education. This position earns a $75 hourly teaching rate; $25 hourly planning rate; $25 hourly support staff rate (when not teaching); and $25 hourly staff orientation rate.

With guidance, patience, and clarity, the Creative Communication teaching artist empowers campers to participate actively at STG AileyCamp. They are passionate, committed, and motivated about their job and have the ability to create relationships of mutual trust with campers. They know how to organize their daily responsibilities and make learning a meaningful process, supporting campers with their focus, motivation, and learning in Creative Communication class.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Teach 1-3 Creative Communication classes a day from June 25th through August 1st, Monday-Friday, between the hours of 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
• Attend the mandatory AileyCamp Staff Orientation on June 23rd & 24th from 10 AM – 3 PM.
• Create class content for the five weeks of camp.
• Provide the Director with a copy of the class planning two months before camp starts.
• Lead the campers in creating art and/or writing pieces for the final camp presentation in consultation with the AileyCamp Manager, Ailey Camp Administrator, and other faculty.
• Provide onsite support to STG, AC Manager, and administrator when not teaching, which includes but is not limited to:
• Setup/cleanup of classroom spaces
• Supporting the distribution of snacks and lunches each day
• Supporting the distribution of classroom materials, attire, and AC gear
• Assisting other faculty in classes as needed
• Participating in free periods, on Fun Fridays, and general supervision of campers during classes, free periods, breaks, lunches, field trips, or events
• Participate in all rehearsal, preparation, and Final Performance activities to support artistic staff.
• Participate in scheduled staff meetings and individual meetings with the AileyCamp Manager.
• Provide the AileyCamp Manager with a written evaluation of students’ progress at the beginning and end of camp.

Qualifications:

• Experience in the arts and arts education specifically with middle school youth.
• Experience teaching age-appropriate visual art for youth.
• 8+ years of experience in the teaching artistry field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong organizational ability.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Requirements:

• Must pass background check (not required for virtual programming).
• Adhere to STG Minor Policy.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.