Position Summary: NJPAC In-School Residency Programs Teaching Artists are professional artists and educators who teach theater, dance, and music in various school environments across the state of New Jersey under the auspices of NJPAC’s Arts Education Department. NJPAC In-School Residency Programs enable New Jersey students in Pre-K through 12th grades the opportunity to experience the performing arts through close interaction with professional teaching artists twice per week for 7-10 week residencies. These programs are offered to schools, community centers and childcare centers throughout New Jersey.
NJPAC is currently seeking professional teaching artists to add to our faculty within the following disciplines:
THEATER: Musical Theater (all areas of musical theater, including song writing and composition), Technical Theater (including lighting, sound, and/or stage management), Performance Poetry, Devised Theater.
DANCE: West African Dance, Creative Movement, Tap Dance, Hip Hop Dance.
MUSIC: West African Drum, Vocal Music, Instrumental Jazz (brass and/or strings), Recorder, Orff Method.
ACCOMPANISTS: Percussionists for West African Dance and Tap Dance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Ability to design and execute age appropriate performing arts lessons plans
Development of a residency outline and lesson plans (15 to 20, depending on length of residency) that embody the goals of NJPAC’s program(s) and meet the needs of the school
Completion and timely submission of lessons plans and other administrative paperwork to NJPAC staff, classroom teachers, and school administration
Preparation for and execution of culminating presentation at assigned school(s), which includes the students as content creators as well as performers
Regular communication with NJPAC and school staff regarding all aspects of the residency
Participation in meetings and trainings required for NJPAC residencies
Presentation of a professional demeanor that appropriately represents NJPAC
Travel to work in all types of schools across New Jersey
Qualifications and Special Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in the arts or arts-related field
Professional experience in a performing art form and working as a teaching artist or educator
Experience working with diverse populations and ages
Strong classroom management skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Reliable transportation to travel to assigned schools in New Jersey
Willingness to learn the required curriculum and lesson plans for NJPAC and its partner organizations
Willingness to remain abreast of the trends and research in the field
Knowledge of state standards and national arts standards is preferred
Additional Information:
No phone calls please. Please email résumé to jobopportunities@njpac.org (be sure to note the job title and discipline in the subject line of your e-mail).
We thank you for your interest in working for NJPAC. Once submitted, your résumé will be reviewed, and if your background fits our needs, someone from our office will contact you in August for an audition and interview. This position requires a background check and fingerprinting clearance before hiring. NJPAC In-School Teaching Artists are classified on-call casual employees with the title of Faculty, and paid hourly. Work fluctuates based on season and Teaching Artist availability. NJPAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.