JOB POSTING: New Vic Teaching Artist
(Part Time Seasonal Employment)

The New Victory Theater is New York City’s first and only professional theater dedicated to presenting high quality performing arts productions, at affordable ticket prices, for young people and families. Intrinsic to the New Vic mission is a close synergy between the Theater’s performance and arts education programming. The theater is committed to creating ever-widening avenues of opportunity for Pre K – 12th grade students, their families and teachers to grow professionally and personally in and through the arts. This commitment is realized through the three, core elements of its Education Programs: Education Membership, Performances and Classroom Workshops, New Vic / New 42 Youth Corps and New Vic Studio: Workshops for Families. We serve the greater New York area with participating schools / community based organizations from through out the city, Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Qualifications
Required:
➢ Demonstratable skills and professional experience in the performing arts (i.e. various genres and styles of dance, music, theater, puppetry, circus arts, etc.)
➢ Teaching experience, previous work in NYC public schools a plus
➢ Experience working with diverse populations and grade levels
➢ Commitment to expanding teaching skills through New Vic professional development, cooperative curriculum planning, reflection and feedback.
➢ College degree

Desired:
➢ Able to teach in languages other than English, including American Sign Language
➢ Experience with special populations
➢ Experience with early childhood populations
➢ Experience with English Language Learners

Application Materials:

1. A Cover letter explaining your approach to teaching and/or the philosophy that informs your work as both an artist and a teacher.

2. A Resume demonstrating your experience as both an artist and a teacher.

3. A 45 minute Pre-performance classroom lesson plan inspired by one of the following productions from the New Vic’s 2006 - 2007 Season: Rennie Harris’ NY Legends of Hip-Hop; Little Donkey; Circus Oz; Lifeboat; Macbeth; Ragamala.

Plans must be age-appropriate, experiential and designed to highlight your particular
artistry, classroom experience and approach to school-based work. Season and program
details available at http://www.newvictory.org/educationSchoolTools.m

Application Deadline: Monday June 11, 2007

Submit application materials by mail, fax or email to:
The New Victory Theater
229 W. 42nd Street, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10036
Attn: Education Department
FAX: (646) 562-0188
education@new42.org

Auditions will be held in late June 2007 for the 2007-2008 Season.

EOE
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