ARTIST RESIDENCY
Performing Arts Workshop provides opportunities for professional
artists in dance, theatre arts, creative writing, and
music to teach the creative process in public schools,
community centers, and homeless shelters/transitional
housing facilities in San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda,
and Marin counties.
Required Qualifications:
- A demonstrated commitment to youth development;
- Flexibility and willingness to learn the Workshop's
methodology;
- B.A. degree (or equivalent experience) in Dance, Theatre
Arts, Creative Writing, Music, and/or Education;
- Minimum 3-5 years professional teaching experience in
an academic setting;
- Flexible schedule;
- Willingness to work with classroom teachers, site coordinators,
and volunteers;
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication
skills; and
- Excellent computer and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- M.A. or MFA degree and/or teaching credential in Dance,
Theatre Arts, Creative Writing, Music, and/or Education;
- Experience working with English Learners, youth at risk
for academic failure, including students in the Special
Education and Juvenile Justice systems, and youth in homeless
shelters/housing facilities; and
- Knowledge of the Bay Area arts community.
Artists will...
- Teach 15 to 30-week residencies in Dance, Theatre
Arts, Creative Writing or Music;
- Teach in schools, community centers, and homeless shelters/housing
facilities with diverse ethnic populations;
- Learn the Workshop's teaching methodology;
- Write lesson plans for 30-60 minute classes;
- Participate in Staff Development Workshops;
- Receive competitive salaries and an employment benefit
package; and
- Receive listserv of professional development opportunities
for artists.
Submit resume and cover letter to:
Performing Arts Workshop
Attn: Artist Job Search
1661 Tennessee Street, Unit 3-O
San Francisco, CA 94107
Phone: (415) 673-2634
Fax: (415) 776-3644
E-mail: gary@PerformingArtsWorkshop.org
Performing Arts Workshop is an equal opportunity employer
and seeks workforce diversity with respect to race, ethnicity,
culture, gender, age, sexual orientation, and physical
abilities.
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