The New Victory Theater seeks dynamic, highly skilled, creative teaching artists for Part Time/Seasonal Employment for the 2013-2014 season.
A project of The New 42nd Street and a 2012 special Drama Desk award-winner, The New Victory Theater is New York City’s first and only full-time performing arts theater for kids and families, students and teachers. The New Victory is dedicated to presenting high quality performing arts productions at affordable ticket prices for both the school and family audiences. The work of the Education Department is inspired by the live performances on the New Victory stage. The nationally-recognized New Victory Education programs connect the visiting artists to the audience and all of our constituents to the performing arts. Our programs strive to be accessible, inviting Pre-K – 12th grade students, teachers, kids, families and communities of New York City and beyond to play, learn and engage in the arts. This commitment is realized through core Education Programs for the school community through Daytime Performances, Classroom Workshops/Residencies, and Teacher Professional Development. The Education Department fosters deeper experiences with the theater for New Victory families/public audiences through Family Workshops, Kids Weeks and the Youth Corps Programs.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Demonstrates skills/training and professional experience in the performing arts
• College degree
• Teaching experience in the arts (previous work in New York City public schools a plus)
• Experience working with diverse populations and a range of grade levels
• Experience in developing Performing Arts curriculum and lesson planning
• On-going commitment and availability for expanding teaching skills through professional development, cooperative curriculum planning, reflection and feedback.
Desired:
• Experience in circus, playwriting, multidisciplinary arts, dance or theater.
• Able to teach in languages other than English, including American Sign Language
• Experience teaching with various populations, i.e., early childhood, students with disabilities, English Language Learners, students who are deaf and hard of hearing, etc.
• Experience teaching in after school programs
Required Application Materials:
1. A Resume demonstrating training and experience as both an artist and a teacher
2. A lesson plan activity (approx 10-15 minutes) to prepare or enhance students’ viewing experience for one of the selected productions presented at The New Victory Theater in past seasons (see link below). The lesson plan should include:
a. Lesson plan goals or aims
b. One experiential main activity focused on the art form and/or themes in a chosen show that meet those goals
c. Reflection questions after the main activity
Lesson plans must be interactive, age-appropriate and designed to highlight an applicant’s particular artistry, classroom experience and approach to school-based work.
Applicants must choose from a list of productions previously presented at the New Victory, available at http://tinyurl.com/cncsjcd. Links are provided to production videos on the New Victory YouTube page.
• For more information about the New Victory: www.NewVictory.org
• For more information about the Education programs: http://www.NewVictory.org/Schools.aspx
3. Artistic Work Sample: A work sample that demonstrates your abilities and achievements as an artist. This sample does not need to be for kids or families; it should be representative of your own artistic work. May include but not be limited to: video, audio, production photos, scripts, design renderings, etc.
Work samples will be accepted in the following formats:
• Preferred: Links to online video, audio, print or slide-shows of work samples.
o Submit/attach a separate document labeled, “Work Sample”
o This document should have a description of the work sample itself and the web address
o Include viewing instructions, such as what time mark to begin watching/listening, etc.
• Digital images: Attach up to 5 images
• Copies of literary work: Submit up to 5 pages
Optional: The panel will also accept an additional work sample to demonstrate teaching artist work in a Pre-K-12 classroom.
WORK SAMPLE NOTE:
• Do not mail original manuscripts or artwork.
• Applicants are encouraged to submit video rather than still photos.
• The panel will generally review work samples for no more than 2 - 5 minutes per application; be sure to indicate clearly which section of the sample should be seen.
• The above notes about appropriate work samples are guidelines – ultimately, the point is to demonstrate to the panelists a high level of artistry and quality.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, May 13, 2013 (by end of day: 11:59pm)
Email resume, lesson plan activity, and artistic work sample to: Education.HR@New42.org
NOTE: Application submissions that are late, that are missing any one of the above requirements or that do not follow the requirement list will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.
Open House:
The New Victory will provide an opportunity for interested applicants to attend an open house. This open house will be a chance to learn more details about New Victory Teaching Artists. Information will be provided about the teaching artist application process, the education programs and The New Victory Theater in general. While attendance at an open house is not required in order to apply or be considered for a teaching artist position, it is recommended.
Select a date to join us for an optional Teaching Artist Open House:
• Tuesday, April 23rd 5:00pm
• Thursday, May 2nd 5:00pm
To attend an Open House, please RSVP to Education.HR@New42.org at least 48 hours before the date of the event. Location and event details will be sent with confirmation.
Part-time/Seasonal position; competitive wages; EOE
Auditions for the 2013-2014 season are tentatively scheduled for week of June 10th.
No phone calls, please.
