DEPARTMENT: Education & Community Partnerships
POSITION: Teaching Artist
REPORTS TO: Senior Manager of Education and Community Partnerships
DIRECT REPORTS: None
TYPE: Independent Contractor
COMPENSATION: $75/hour
SCHEDULE: Flexible Weekday Hours Adjusted for Some Weekday Evening and Occasional Weekend Events
LOCATION: On-site work at the Music Hall and surrounding education sites
DESIRED HIRE DATE: Applications and Hiring Year-Round
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Teaching Artist position executes in-classroom and community-based learning opportunities for students, community members, and the DSM audience. This individual will be responsible for execution of lesson plans within DSM's programs. FAMILIARITY WITH FAIR PARK AND ITS SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOODS IS STRONGLY PREFERRED.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
REQUIREMENTS:
PREFERRED SKILLS:
BENEFITS:
Flexible working hours and working assignments.
Professional development opportunities, including trainings and seminars on topics such as Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, & Access (EDIA), lesson plan development, safe space training, and other opportunities as available.
Access to complimentary tickets to theatrical performances in the Music Hall and at surrounding arts organizations.
Drug/Alcohol Free and Safe Workplace, and Anti-Harassment Policies.
ABOUT DALLAS SUMMER MUSICALS INC. (DSM):
The non-profit Dallas Summer Musicals Inc. has presented the best of Broadway touring productions to North Texas audiences since 1941. Located in the historic Music Hall at Fair Park, DSM promotes excellence in live musical theatre with year-round performances for diverse audiences of all ages, impacting the lives of children and families through education and community outreach programs, while enriching the cultural landscape of North Texas and the Southwest Region. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, DSM relies on a variety of funding sources to offer affordable ticket prices, preserve the beautiful historic theatre, educate young audiences and develop impactful community programs.
DSM is an equal opportunity employer. DSM will not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, national origin, religion, disability, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits and transfer.