Character Artist Jobs in Reston, VA (NOW HIRING)

POSITION REPORTS TO:         Director, Wolf Trap Institute

POSITION MANAGES:             None

POSITION LOCATION:            Hybrid (requires days onsite and allows telework)

SALARY RANGE:                      $55,000 – $63,000

Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is seeking an Early Childhood Arts Specialist, Ongoing Teaching Artist Professional Development, Wolf Trap Institute, to provide content development and quality oversight for programs and activities of the Wolf Trap Institute with a specific focus on ongoing teaching artist professional development.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provide ongoing virtual and in-person professional development (PD) opportunities for DC Metro area Wolf Trap Teaching Artists. Ensure content quality, effectiveness, and grounding in research-based, best practices in the arts, early childhood and adult education.
• Oversee content for multi-day trainings for Wolf Trap Teaching Artists (such as STEM) presented in the DC Metro area and affiliate network. Monitor implementation of these trainings and make recommendations for improvement/enhancement.
• Develop and prepare resources, materials, agendas, and PowerPoint presentations to accompany ongoing teaching artist professional development offerings.
• Monitor residencies and provide lesson and content feedback to teaching artists in their classroom residencies and other activities, to ensure high-quality professional development for educators in accordance with the Wolf Trap model (specific portfolio assigned).
• Maintain online access to teaching artist professional development resources, including session materials and follow-up content, extending learning opportunities beyond live participation.
• Stay current with trends and initiatives in Early Childhood Education, STEM, adult learning, coaching, virtual learning, professional standards, and academic content and approaches.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with Wolf Trap Teaching Artists locally and in affiliate sites to ensure high quality programming and alignment with the Wolf Trap model.
• Collaborate with Assistant Director, Early Childhood Development and Learning; Early Arts Specialist; and Manager, Teaching Artist Services to design and implement Annual Teaching Artist Resource Night and contribute to Affiliates Annual Meeting.
• Consult on other teaching artist professional development activities, as requested.
• Represent Wolf Trap Institute with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood education or related field, Master’s Degree preferred
• 5-7 years of experience in the field of early care and education, child development, or early elementary education (Kindergarten, Grade One, Grade 2), as well as experience designing and delivering professional development and training for adults required
• Experience with family-centered and community-based services desirable
• Experience with the performing arts/arts education highly desirable

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs; including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively across teams in problem-solving, developing and implementing positive solutions to meet department/program goals
• Excellent time management skills, with evidence of overseeing, prioritizing, and regularly executing multiple deadlines
• Sensitivity and commitment to the mission of Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
• Fluency in written and oral Spanish a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 60% of the time
• Must be able to travel throughout Metro DC/MD/VA region with occasional travel in  Virginia and nationally
• Regularly operates a computer and other office equipment (i.e. calculator, copier, printer, etc.)
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, bend and reach with arms
• Lift/move up to 10 pounds infrequently

We’re pleased to consider applicants who will be physically located in and who will have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment. The Foundation does not offer fully remote work for any positions. Applicants who reside in any other state would be required to be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia prior to starting work for Wolf Trap Foundation.

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that embraces and encourages different perspectives. We work to reflect and be representative of the communities in which we serve and in which we reside. Qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who need assistance or an accommodation in our job application processes should contact hr@wolftrap.org. An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check.