Teaching Artist - Houston, United States - Alley Theatre

Alley Theatre

Verified Company

Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description

OVERVIEW

Founded in 1947 by Nina Vance, the Alley Theatre is a pioneer of regional theatre, and one of the leading nonprofit theatre companies in the United States.

The Alley has been awarded the prestigious Regional Theatre Tony Award and the Texas Medal of Arts Award. The Alley has transferred productions to Broadway, Off-Broadway, major European Festivals, and to 40 American cities.

Unique among regional theatres, the Alley is committed to maintaining a Resident Acting Company and providing them with work year-round.

Nationally recognized directors, actors, playwrights, and designers from across the country have regularly joined the Resident Acting Company.

Rob Melrose, Artistic Director at the Alley, took over as artistic leader of the organization in 2019. His vision for the future of the Alley is both thrilling and ambitious.

His strategic goals include upholding the Alley's artistic excellence, keeping longtime Alley Theatre devotees eager to return each season, and creating productions and cultivating new audiences that are as diverse and vibrant as the city of Houston.

Rob Melrose, Managing Director Dean Gladden and Alley's leadership team are committed to promoting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in all aspects of the Theatre's programming and operations.

We are conscious about fostering an environment where everyone is encouraged to bring their authentic selves. We embrace differences and strive to be inclusive of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

JOB STATEMENT:

"A Teaching Artist is a practicing professional artist with the complementary skills, curiosities, and sensibilities of an educator, who can effectively engage a wide range of people in learning experiences in, through, and about the arts." - Eric Booth (considered to be the father of the Teaching Artist profession).

Applied Theatre at the Alley (Education and Community Engagement) is a national driving force for innovative arts education. We pioneer arts integration, cultivate the next generation of theatre artists, and foster community discourse.

Alley Theatre Teaching Artists are working theatre professionals with noteworthy experience in the classroom - particular in a K-12 environment.

Skilled in a variety of disciplines, ECE's TAs reflect the excellence and diversity of the Alley Theatre and Houston.

JOB DUTIES:

Implement Alleybranded curricula through inperson and virtual workshops/residencies, both inside schools and at the Alley Theatre; solo or as part of a team.
Collaborate with ECE staff to create, refine, and implement curricula based upon ongoing assessment of classroom efficacy.
Maintain a safe, wellmanaged learning environment with clear expectations of students.
Work closely with partners to achieve goals and learning outcomes.
Proactively communicate with Program Managers regarding scheduling and other needs.
Attend mandatory trainings and demonstrate an openness to coaching and feedback.
Represent the Alley in a professional and informed manner.

In addition to the duties listed above, the Alley Theatre expects the following of each employee: adheres to theatre's policies and procedures; works in a safe manner; performs duties as workload necessitates; maintains a positive and respectful attitude; communicates regularly with supervisor about department issues; demonstrates efficient time management and prioritizes workload; demonstrates regular and consistent attendance and punctuality; meets department productivity standards; participates in Alley Theatre events as needed or required; and completes other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS (SKILLS and KNOWLEDGE):

Bachelor's degree in Theatre or Theatre Education, or comparable training and professional experience.
Exceptional skills and/or lived experience in some of the following areas:

Acting

including improvisation, classical, and physical theatre.
Writing including playwriting, personal narrative, and poetry.
Working in public K12 schools.
Working with students from a variety of cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds; including predominately BIPOC populations, low socioeconomic status, recent immigrants, and incarcerated teens in secure facilities.
Working with English language learners and/or students with special needs.
Conversational Spanish or Spanish Fluency a plus
Ability to work a varied, parttime schedule yearround as needed.
Strong classroom management skills rooted in positive behavior reinforcements.
Ability to maintain confidential information
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Exhibits a positive attitude with good communication and interpersonal skills.
Understanding of historical and institutional racism in the American theatre, or a commitment to learning, and to be a part of Alley Theatre's efforts to be an antiracist organization

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS: