JOB TITLE: Community Enrichment Teaching Artist
DEPARTMENT: Education
REPORTS TO: Head of Community Enrichment
LOCATION: Various locations throughout Central Florida
POSITION STATUS: Part-time, non-exempt, approximately 1 to 10 hours per week
Basic Purpose and Objective of the Role:
Reporting to the Head of Community Enrichment, Teaching Artists are practicing artists in the disciplines of dance, music, theatre, and visual arts who are committed to working with young people. Orlando Ballet’s various Community Enrichment programs bring high-quality arts enrichment to a variety of groups throughout Central Florida by working through established after-school, year-round programs at Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida, City of Orlando Community Centers, Orange, Seminole and Osceola County schools, and other locations. Applicants must demonstrate expertise working as professional artists, a strong commitment to working with educators and young people, strong communication and interpersonal skills, an ability to facilitate group decision-making, an ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and a strong attention to detail.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Planning and executing arts programming appropriate for specific age groups.
- Direct instruction with students which could range from VPK through senior citizens.
- Attending professional development sessions and meetings.
- Carrying out administrative responsibilities (such as: submission of written lesson plans, assessments, teaching schedules, program forms, and other duties as assigned).
Schedule & Compensation:
Teaching Artists are typically hired for a semester-long program. Applicants must have availability to work during and after school hours, as well as occasional weekends, with an ability to travel throughout Central Florida to various workshop sites. Teaching Artists earn $40/hour of instruction and a $10/roundtrip stipend for travel. Workshop classes are generally 1 to 1.5 hours long and residencies vary in length but range from 8 to 12 weeks.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum (2) years teaching artists experience and/or substantial training in dance education.
- Strong content knowledge in classical ballet, performance and stage work.
- Commitment to serving children in typically under-represented communities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with adults and children.
- Experience with multiple age groups, varying educational settings.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of a second dance discipline including, but not limited to hip hop, modern, contemporary, tap, Caribbean or Latin cultural dance.
- Experience working with children with special needs.
- Experience working with dual language learners.
- Easy travel access to Osceola and Seminole Counties.
Special Conditions of Employment:
- Will be subject to a background check.
- Must be able to provide own reliable transportation to off-site programs and events. Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License.
Submission Procedure:
Qualified applicants should submit the following materials to sbland@orlandoballet.org:
- A cover letter and resume, or curriculum vitae, outlining relevant professional, artistic, and teaching experience.
- Sample lesson plan.
- Artistic Sample: Please share your own original, creative work in the arts discipline in which you work most frequently. Acceptable artistic samples:
- 1-2 pages of poetry or prose (DOC or PDF format)
- 3-4 images (JPG or PDF format)
- 2-4 Productions/performances list with descriptions, dates, venues, etc. (DOC or PDF format)
- Links to creative portfolio and/or videos of performances online.
Please note that Orlando Ballet is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Additionally, as required by Florida law, Orlando Ballet participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information to confirm that individuals who have been offered employment at Orlando Ballet are authorized to work in the U.S.
