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About the Role

Disney Theatrical Group (DTG) is seeking Teaching Artists (TAs) to join its Education & Audience Engagement team. TAs are professional theatre artists and educators who facilitate workshops, musical theater residencies, and professional development seminars for learners of all ages and backgrounds. Candidates should have a passion for engaging others in the artistry and life lessons of theatre-making. DTG is specifically looking to hire TAs with experience directing, music directing, and/or choreographing productions with young people.

Responsibilities

Teaching school staff the artistic roles of musical production (Director, Choreographer, Music Director, or Stage Manager) through modeling, team-teaching, and coaching with public elementary and middle school students.
Team teaching musical theater workshops using a provided curriculum based on Broadway shows for groups of all ages.
Facilitating talkbacks (post-show Q&As with cast and crew) for audiences at The Lion King, Aladdin, and future Disney on Broadway shows.
Collaborating with Education & Audience Engagement staff and fellow TAs to develop curriculum and educational resources.
Facilitating or supporting Audience Engagement events and activations.
Facilitating professional development workshops for classroom teachers and school administrators.
Participating in ongoing professional development with the Teaching Artist ensemble.

Requirements

3+ years of experience working as a Teaching Artist or Classroom Teacher in NYC public schools, or another large school system.
Demonstrated skills and professional experience in musical theatre, including choreography, directing, music direction, or stage management with students or adults.
Multi-disciplinary artists with skills in music directing and/or choreography.
Experience working with a wide variety of populations and ages.
Strong classroom management skills.
Willingness to travel to schools across NYC, including all boroughs.
Ability to work weekdays with occasional nights and weekends.
Excellent collaborative skills; willing and able to team-teach with fellow TAs.
Strong time-management skills and dedication to established work commitments.
Exceptional customer service skills and commitment to upholding the Disney brand with integrity.

Skills

Directing
Music Direction
Choreography
Stage Management
Classroom Management
Collaboration
Time Management
Customer Service

Location

New York, NY, USA

Work Type

Part time
Recurring

Experience Level

3+ years of experience working as a Teaching Artist or Classroom Teacher in NYC public schools, or another large school system
3+ years of experience working as an expert in your artistic discipline

Education Level

Undergraduate or advanced degree in Theatre, Music, Dance, Education, Educational Theatre, Applied Theatre, or another related field

Salary/Compensations

$42.43 to $90.17 per hour

Benefits

Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

About the Company

Disney Theatrical Group (DTG) operates under the direction of Andrew Flatt and Anne Quart.
DTG's ten Broadway titles have been seen by over 200 million theatregoers and nominated for 62 Tony® Awards, winning 20.
DTG produces live stage shows globally through its license to Feld Entertainment.
DTG creates immersive location-based experiences such as Mundo Pixar and The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail.
DTG licenses musical titles for local, school, and community theatre productions through Music Theatre International, resulting in over 500,000 performances worldwide reaching audiences of more than 150 million.
DTG is committed to providing the highest quality opportunities for the widest group of talented professionals throughout their career trajectory.