Principal Responsibilities:
The Stamford JCC Performing Arts Department is seeking a passionate and talented individual to join our theater faculty as Lead Theater Instructor. The Lead Theater Instructor will teach a myriad of theatrical disciplines, including but not limited to: Acting, Improvisation, Musical Theater Dance, and Voice. Other skill sets encouraged but not required: set design, stage management, stage tech, dance experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
- Head teach Theater and Voice classes and camps
- Collaborate on all JCC musical and theatrical performances with dance and theater staff
- Act as Musical Director when needed
- Teach voice lessons and coach group musical numbers
- Teach acting and improvisation to a range of school-aged groups (preschool through middle school)
- Choreograph basic musical dance movement and blocking
Minimum Qualifications:
- A minimum of 2-3 years prior experience teaching (experience with school-aged students preferred)
- A bachelors or masters degree in theater or music, or at least 3 years of professional experience.
- Available to teach weekday afternoons and weekends
- Available for rehearsals and performances during nights & weekends, as performances and special events require
- Must have experience with Musical Theater
- Must be a team player: someone who communicates openly and can collaborate well
- Ability to liaise in a professional manner with parents and students
- Available to start on or about December 16, 2024
Additional Skill Sets (appreciated but not required):
- Set design
- Lighting and/or Sound design
- Stage management experience
- Proficient pianist (or another musical instrument)
- Dance and/or choreography experience
Salary:
- $55/hr for lead instruction
- $20/hr for any required work outside of the classroom such as staff meetings and dress rehearsals
