SUMMER CAMP Specialty Instructor - Drama/Dance - Marietta

TITLE: SUMMER CAMP Specialty Instructor – Drama/Dance

OPENING DATE: April 1, 2024

LOCATION: Marietta Communicty School,

368 Wright Street SW, Marietta, GA. 30064

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: 1099 Contractor

PAY RATE: $15 - $18 per hour

SCHEDULE: Monday& Tuesday, Wedneday, Thursday 9:00am-3pm

**Teachers; Paraprofessionals; Specialty/Enrichment Instructors**

JOB SUMMARY: The purpose of this classification is to provide highly responsible, facilitative, and creative instruction of enrichment, academic, and developmental learning activities within a structured After school classroom setting.

An Artportunity Knocks’ Acting/Drama/Dance/Theate Instructor is responsible for enthusiastically engaging K-8th grade students by facilitating lessons, hands-on projects, games, and activities with a Performing Arts-Acting/Drama/Dance/Theater focus which may require outdoor activities at times. This role must demonstrate at least an intermediate level of Acting/Drama/Dance/Theater instruction, classroom management, and curriculum development. Experience facilitating youth enrichment, specialty, and/or development classes in Performing Arts- Acting/Drama/Dance/Theater is preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate Artportunity Knocks-powered curricula using daily/weekly lesson plans, projects, and class routines for assigned student group
• Create and write curricula for specific subject matter and/or STEAM area
• Design and instruct a variety of Performing Arts-Drama activities that are grade-level specific and appropriate in addition to general AK plans
• Develop students’ enrichment and/or talents by creating fun and exploratory experiences which may include constructing a final project to be presented at the close of the program/each semester (grand finale presentation)
• Implement appropriate behavior and classroom management techniques adhering to Artportunity Knocks (AK) Handbook policies and procedures, in accordance with the school/site’s Student Handbook policy guidelines (training provided)
• Facilitate and encourage student participation in camp activities
• Identify teachable moments and capitalize on them
• Supervise and assist mealtime activities
• Ensure assigned student group is always supervised and safe
• Model good behavior for students as it relates to sportsmanship, manners, respect, and citizenship
• Work in a team environment; build and maintain proper workplace rapport with co-workers, students, and parents
• Perform all responsibilities in a manner that guarantees the safety of students

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) - REQUIRED
• 3+ years of experience supervising and working with children, preferably as an Afterschool Instructor, Coach or Teacher - REQUIRED
• Must have Acting/Drama/Dance/Theate experience or skillset with the demonstrated ability to craft, organize, and lead lesson plans for K-8 students
• Proven ability to maintain a safe environment for others in adherence with provided protocol and standards
• Must have a positive attitude and be a self-starter
• Ability to pass a background check REQUIRED to work with children
• General mobility including, but not limited, to walking, running, bending, kneeling, and standing REQUIRED for summer program activities
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Theater, Performing Arts, Fine Arts or related field

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Current Standard First Aid Certification/ Child & Adult CPR Certification preferred. A valid driver’s license with an available vehicle for work is required.

NOTES: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate physical effort in light to active work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, bending, kneeling, light jogging, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of lightweight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time walking, standing, and/or sitting.

The selection process may include interviews, skills testing, practical evaluations, personality assessments, etc. Background checks are required.

WE REGRET WE ARE UNABLE TO ANSWER ALL INQUIRIES. ONLY CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR ASSESSMENT OR INTERVIEWS WILL BE NOTIFIED.

APPLY: Visit our job board at https://artportunityknocks.bamboohr.com/careers

NOTES: Please submit a new application each time you apply for an Artportunity Knocks job.

ARTPORTUNITY KNOCKS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE IN HIRING. IF YOU HAVE A DISABILITY AND REQUIRE SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, PLEASE NOTIFY THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE AT (770) 750-4184. ARTPORTUNITY KNOCKS INC. IS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12 – 24 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• Curriculum development: 1 year (Preferred)
• Theater: 3 years (Preferred)
• K-8th grade Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Mandated Reporter Training Certificate (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Marietta, GA 30064: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person