Summer Teaching Artist

Website Imagine Performing Arts

Theatre classes & camps for school-aged kids

Teaching artist needed for 1- week summer theatre/musical theatre camps for ages 4-13 running July 20 – August 7, 9am-4pm.  Camps located in Downers Grove.

Qualifications:

  • At least 18 years of age
  • At least 1 year experience working with school-aged children
  • Car strongly preferred (Downers Grove location is about a 9-minute walk from BNSF Metra Line.)
  • Travel stipend will be paid if traveling from Chicago or for longer distances
  • CPR certification preferred but not required
  • Musical theatre/theatre background or elementary/early childhood education teaching certificate
  • Strong classroom management skills with the ability to confidently facilitate a 15:1 student-teacher ratio
  • Comfortable teaching songs to karaoke tracks (no accompaniment required)
  • Knowledge of theatre and improv games or willingness to learn
  • Fun personality with the ability to excite and engage school-aged children
  • Must be punctual, trustworthy, responsible, organized, and creative
  • Able to pass an IL state police and FBI background check
Instructions to Apply:

Please email us with a brief description of your teaching experience and attach your personal resumé/CV. Make sure a phone number is included. If selected for an interview, we will reach out by email and/or phone to schedule. Make sure to have references on hand at interview.

Please note: Limited interview slots available; all who apply may not be contacted for an interview; however, resumés may be kept on file for future opportunities.

To apply for this job email your details to info@imagineperformarts.com

Pay Rate/Range*: $900/week