After-School Musical Theater Instructor- Elementary

Job Description

Job Description

After-School Musical Theater Instructor

ABOUT US: We believe that all students deserve access to the arts. We believe that instruction should be culturally relevant, inclusive and meet the diverse needs of all learners. We believe that social justice is integral to education, and we aim to teach students how to advocate for themselves, our community and the world. For more information on our program, please visit our website,

OUR MISSION: To empower, prepare, and inspire urban students to achieve their highest potential and become active citizens who work toward building a more just, humane, and sustainable world by providing a democratic, arts-enriched, and nurturing school environment.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the Director of Community Engagement and Enrichment and the after school coordinator, serve as the After-School Musical Theater Instructor for students inTK-5th grade. The Musical Theatre Instructor leads engaging and age-appropriate musical theatre classes for elementary school students in an after-school enrichment program. The instructor introduces students to the fundamentals of musical theatre, including acting, singing, movement, and stage presence, while fostering creativity, confidence, and teamwork. The instructor will also guide students toward a short performance or showcase. The Musical Theatre Instructor is responsible for planning and delivering VAPA aligned theatre lessons during 40-50 minute blocks while maintaining effective classroom management and utilizing best teaching practices. During a typical day, the musical theater Instructor will teach 2-3 classes. The after school day starts at 3:00pm and ends at 6:00pm.

Responsibilities include:

• Clean and organize the classroom space used during the program hours
• Plan and lead fun, interactive musical theatre lessons for elementary-aged students (grades K–5).
• Teach basic skills in acting, singing, movement, and stage expression.
• Introduce theatre games, improvisation activities, and simple choreography.
• Help students build confidence, creativity, and collaboration skills.
• Rehearse songs, scenes, or short performances appropriate for the students’ age level.
• Coordinate and prepare students for an end-of-session showcase or informal performance (if applicable).
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment.
• Manage student behavior using positive classroom management strategies.
• Reports problems of a serious nature, including recurring behavioral problems and safety hazards to the after school coordinator
• Communicate with after-school staff regarding attendance, schedules, and student progress.
• Ensure materials, music, and activities are prepared for each class session.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in art or related field, or relevant experience
• At least one year experience working with students gradesTK-5th
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to create engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Enthusiasm, creativity, and patience when working with young performers.
• Ability to adapt to program requirements and needs
• Background in singing, acting, dance, or directing is a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English a plus

PHYSICAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. These physical standards are generic in nature and tasks may vary depending on school site or specialized site assignment. The information contained in this physical standards description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties as assigned.

• The physical ability to stand and or walk frequently.
• The physical ability to occasionally carry up to 50 pounds (for mail delivery/operations/and/or moving after-school classroom equipment and materials around)
• The physical ability to participate in repetitive movements (typing, sitting down, filing paperwork) 
• The physical ability to occasionally crouch down or squat (assisting in first aid duties)
• This position works primarily indoors in indoor offices with some outdoor work (including eating and common area(s), auditorium, playground(s), restroom(s), stairs if applicable, and parking lot(s)) with the following possible exposures: dust; wind; sun; insects; bloodborne pathogens and biohazardous waste; variances in temperature (50 degrees to 120 degrees); variances in weather conditions (snow, rain, sleet, etc.); noise which can range from quiet to loud (in excess of 600 students on campus at any given time); fast paced work environment with possible stressful situations and need to multitask; traffic congestion; playground projectiles such as baseballs, footballs, basketballs, etc.; intervening physically to stop conflicts between angry or emotionally upset students; and, dealing with students, parents, employees and the general public who may exhibit unpredictable or anti-social behavior.
• Employees in this position may have a higher level of exposure to illness or infection from students. 
• May be exposed to students who may ask inappropriate personal questions, display socially unacceptable behavior, display physically aggressive behavior, and insult your personal characteristics including appearance, race, age, sex, and race.
• There is also frequent contact with staff and the public.
• Handle quick turnaround times, multiple deadlines and prioritizing multiple tasks
• Handling high levels of stressful situations and responsibilities
• Consistent attendance

Frequency*

Ability

Frequently 

Sufficient strength, stamina (including physical, mental and emotional), physical ability and mobility to lift, carry, push and/or pull or otherwise move moderately heavy to heavy loads up to 50 pounds.

Occasionally

Strength and stamina to physically move desks, tables and chairs to change layout of rooms and offices to facilitate and influence school operations.

Continuously 

Continuous speaking and listening for extended periods of time to provide instruction to students and participation in meetings.

Continuously 

Mental acuity to collect, evaluate and interpret data; to reason, to define problems, to establish facts; to draw valid conclusions; and to make effective judgements and decisions.

Continuously 

Observe, see, hear and respond to students, parents, and staff.

Continuously