San Diego Junior Theatre, the oldest continuing children’s theatre program in the country, is looking for Acting, Voice and Dance Teachers to join our Teaching Artist Pool.  This independent, non-profit organization provides engaging, innovative and high-quality theatre education and productions to enhance the lives of children of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities and levels of interest.  SDJT operates for the benefit of children throughout San Diego County; since 1948, its productions have entertained more than a million theatergoers of all ages.
 
The job summary for the position of Teaching Artist is as follows:
Teaches students ages 3-18 in one/all of the following capacities: on-site classes and camps in Balboa Park or off-site outreach programs, on or off-site workshops. Prepares and maintains all class materials and supplies. In conjunction with the Education Director, may develops new classes and course curriculum.
 
Salary: DOE
Required:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) from an accredited college or university in the performing arts, education or related field.
• Extensive experience and active current practice in art form(s) to be taught.
• Experience working with/teaching students from kindergarten through grade 12.
• Voice Teachers must be able to play piano.
• Completed Mandated Reporter Training (http://educators.mandatedreporterca.com/default.htm)

Desired:

• Previous teaching artist experience
• Curriculum development
• CPR, AED & First Aid certified.
• Experience working with students with special needs.

Contact:
Please send your resume with a cover letter and a list of three references (name; title; relationship to you; email and phone contact information). The cover letter must include the following: your salary history, why you are interested in SDJT, and why you believe you would be an outstanding candidate for this position.
This is a seasonal position.  Please see our website (juniortheatre.com) for a full job description and the history of the organization.
 
CONTACT:  Please send your resume with a cover letter and a list of three references (name; title; relationship to you; email and phone contact information).  The cover letter must include the following:  your salary history; why you are interested in SDJT; and why you believe you would be an outstanding candidate for this position.  Send your package of information electronically to Mitzi Smith, Interim Education Director: [email protected]   Please no phone inquiries.
 
Please note that the initial screening will be confidential.  SDJT reserves the right to require fingerprint and background checks as a condition of employment.

San Diego Junior Theatre provides engaging, innovative, high-quality theatre education and productions for children of all cultural heritages, ages, abilities and levels of interest.
 
Position Summary: Reporting to the Executive Director, the Education Director is responsible for the operations of all education programs, supervising all Education Department staff, and promoting Junior Theatre in the community.
 
Key Duties and Responsibilities
 
Leadership

• Represent and advocate for Junior Theatre in the community
• Supervise Education Program Manager and related staff
• Participate in the ongoing strategic planning process as an integral member of the senior management team

Program

• Oversee all Education programming, including school year sessions, summer and vacation camps, and outreach programs
• Guide all Education Program Development, including planning brochures and schedules, developing new curriculum, and creating new opportunities
• Recruit, train, and manage all teaching artists and aides

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to: San Diego Junior Theatre, Attn: Education Director Position, 1650 El Prado, # 208, San Diego, CA 92101 or e-mail to [email protected] (please include “Education Director” in subject line).
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