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Spelman College

Spelman College is hiring: Teaching Artist in Atlanta

Spelman College, Atlanta, GA, United States, 30383

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and the job listing Expires on July 27, 2025

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Arts Education Coordinator

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Instructors (Teaching Artists) work in a classroom, studio, or hands-on/lab-type setting.
  2. Must be comfortable leading a group of young people in subject matter pertaining to theatre arts (acting, movement/dance, costumes, stagecraft, theatrical design), as well as structuring a curriculum (of varying lengths) to fill classroom time in an engaging, creative, and fun way.
  3. Teaching artists will determine appropriate learning objectives in conjunction with guidance from CCT, and create their own lesson plans based on existing CCT curriculum and State/National Standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in teaching as well as within their subject area, and must be able to work with multiple age groups.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Leading classes in basic theatre curriculum in fun and engaging ways
  2. Lesson planning
  3. Utilizing strong and confident classroom management skills
  4. A love for the arts and working with young people
  5. The ability to differentiate instruction for a variety of ability/skill levels and experience
  6. Working cooperatively with other instructors
  7. Communicating with students, parents/caregivers, and colleagues
  8. Advising students individually on independent projects on articulating and accomplishing learning goals
  9. Maintaining a positive and nurturing classroom environment

QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Progress toward or existing Bachelor’s degree or certification in early childhood education, education, fine arts, or performing arts
  2. Professional experience working with children at the elementary and/or secondary school level
  3. Passion for arts education
  4. Strong written and verbal communication skills
  5. Ability to think creatively
  6. Strong problem-solving skills

To apply, please email your resume to educationdept@columbuschildrenstheatre.org.

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