JOB TITLE: Theatre Education Instructor

REPORTS TO: Director of Education, Riverside Theatre, and Director of Arts and Literacy Integration, The Learning Alliance

JOB TYPE: Full Time, Exempt, Salaried

DESCRIPTION: The Theatre Education Instructor is an education position responsible for teaching, implementing, and
contributing to the educational programs at Riverside Theatre and serving as a Drama Education
Specialist at local elementary schools as a shared employee with The Learning Alliance (TLA).

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Annual Salary Range: $49,000

• Eligibility for healthcare benefits, including company paid Medical and Dental plans, and
  non-company paid Vision plan

• Eligibility to participate in our 403(B) retirement plan, with company match

• Work in a dynamic, growing, and challenging environment

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Qualifying and relevant teaching experience in the Arts, especially in public school settings

• Bachelor's degree, minimum, that is in Performing Arts and/or Education

• Positive and upbeat personality

• A willingness to develop and implement an arts integrated curriculum

• Ability to interact positively with youth, parents, coworkers, and community partners

• Familiarity with children’s literature and theatrical scripts and material

• Enjoys teaching and working with young people of all ages

• Experience implementing and/or creating educational programs

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION AND PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach drama classes, workshops, and camps in school, theater, and afterschool settings

• Uphold the Core Values of Riverside Theatre: The Pursuit of Perfection-Ensemble Staffing-
  Community Leadership

• Assist and run education classes and workshops in public school, community group, and theater
  settings

• Develop and teach curriculum for Community Engagement Groups

• Represent Riverside Theatre and The Learning Alliance in the community and schools in a
  professional, respectful manner

• Supervise and teach children in class, workshop, and camp settings

DISCLAIMERS: All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Individuals who cannot perform some of the requirements because they pose health or safety risks to themselves or other employees might be excluded from this position.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related duties requested by his/her supervisor.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Riverside Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity will be extended to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or any other status protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law. 

Riverside Theatres' core values are at the forefront of all that we do - Ensemble Staffing; Pursuit of Perfection; Community Leadership. Valuing cultural, intellectual, and experience-based diversity, being inclusive when meeting the needs of the staff and audience, and pursuing perfection enables us to provide a welcoming, safe, and creative environment for all that participate. 

 Interested candidates should use the application form below using the subject line of "Theatre Education Instructor" position.

Riverside Theatre Core Values
Pursuit of Perfection…….Ensemble Staffing …….Community Leadership