Job description

Description

Applications are being accepted for a part-time Theater Instructor to teach classes and/or workshops offered through the City of Gaithersburg Department of Parks, Recreation & Culture.

Theater instructors must be qualified to teach various styles of theater. Musical Theater experience is a plus, but not required.
Classes and workshops are held at The Arts Barn Theater in late afternoon, evenings, and on weekends.

Up to 8 hours of instruction per week over 2 to 3 days. Hours per week varies depending on class registrations and retention of students. The position is an opportunity for long-term career expansion.

Classes are offered quarterly and are scheduled approximately four months in advance. Classes are scheduled based on instructor and space availability prior to the schedule being published.

Hourly rate will be within the range of $45 to $50 per hour based on qualifications, training, certifications, and experience.

Job Functions

What you will do with us:

Instruct students in various theater skills and assist participants with improvement and progression appropriate to the level of theater being taught.

Develop short plays or scenes that both engages and educates the participants; provide scripts to be used during the classes.

Prepare the participants for a short performance at the end of each season, complete with costumes and props.

Outline and plan class activities within City guidelines; prepare venue; ensure equipment is available and functioning properly.

Perform a safety check of class area; maintain integrity of facility and ensure a safe class environment.

Maintain effective and consistent communication with program supervisor, other staff, class participants, and parents of participating youth.

Create a positive and encouraging environment for participants in the program, encouraging continuation and progression.

Qualifications

What you will need to be considered:

Previous experience teaching, leading, and motivating participants in the subject you are teaching.

Qualified to teach theater classes at all skills levels (pre-school introductory through advanced).

Excellent interpersonal, verbal communication, and customer service skills.

Ability to remain poised, positive, courteous, and professional at all times.

The physical skills and abilities required to prepare for, instruct, and demonstrate theater at all levels

High school diploma or equivalent; college degree with a focus on theater or theater education preferred. Musical theater experience is a plus.

Or any acceptable equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

At least 18 years of age by time of hire.

CPR/AED and First Aid certification (may be obtained through the City upon hire).

Additional Information

Interested applicants must submit an online application to be considered. Your application should include your education history, relevant work experience (paid or volunteer), any pertinent skills, training, or certifications/licenses you have, and/or provide additional information that might be relevant to the job you are applying for. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

This is a continuous recruitment; review of applications will begin immediately. Prompt application is highly encouraged. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of qualified applications are received or all hiring decisions have been made.

Successful candidates will be subject to a background check and drug/alcohol screening. The City has established an alcohol-free, drug-free, and smoke-free workplace which applies to any person employed by, conducting business with, or applying for a position with the City. Each employee, as a condition of their employment, may be required to participate in pre-employment and reasonable suspicion testing. Employees classified as safety sensitive are also subject to immediate post accident and random testing. Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all City of Gaithersburg employees.

For more information about this position, contact Amanda Walenga, Education Program Coordinator, at amanda.walenga @gaithersburgmd.gov or 240.805.1643. Questions regarding the online application process may be directed to the Department of Human Resources at 301.258.6327 or hr @gaithersburgmd.gov.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

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