Part Time - Teaching Artist

Description

Program Coordinator (Garfield Park and Humboldt Park)

Employment Status:

Part-Time

Reports to:

Teaching Artist Manager

Application Deadline:

CircEsteem values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.CircEsteem is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

Summary:

Part Time Teaching Artists teach circus arts to school age youth. Assignments range from 3 hours / week up to 20 hours / week depending on program needs. Programs are mostly after school hours (2-7pm) with some opportunities during the school day during short assignments. Most assignments are team taught, and TA’s will be collaborating with teammates to create circus experiences and bring positive creative energy to all teaching assignments

Eligible Program(s): Afterschool Activities, Residencies, Birthday Parties
Employment Status: Part-time

CircEsteem values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. CircEsteem is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

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Summary: CircEsteem unites youth across all backgrounds and identities by fostering self-esteem and mutual respect through the practice and performance of the circus arts. Specifically, CircEsteem promotes the development of self-esteem, personal success and empowerment by (i) promoting the practice of circus arts; (ii) uniting youth from diverse backgrounds; (iii) providing skills training; and (iv) providing children from low-income and economically challenged backgrounds with the financial safety net they will need as they seek higher education.

Duties Include:

Develop/adjust lesson plans for assigned program
Teach students in various circus disciplines at partner school/organization/birthday party
Attend all program sessions accepted in the agreed upon offer letter
Ensure successful program implementation including relationship building with the program partner

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Experience:

Ability to teach a variety of circus skills to wide age-range of youth
Ability to actively communicate with CE management and leadership
We can train you to expand your circus skill set as a Teaching Artist

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Compensation:

Coaching rate commensurate with experience teaching a variety of circus skills

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Please submit a Letter of Interest and Resume to adrian@circesteem.org to be considered for this position.

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