Community Engagement Instructor- (SNL)- Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Be a Star at Straz Center for the Performing Arts!

Straz Center is looking for Community Engagement Instructor to join our team. The Community Engagement Instructor is a practicing artist and educator who possesses a strong commitment to working with children, teens, adults, and educators. This position may teach in all aspects of the Arts Education Partnership Program, Professional Development Workshops, Day @ Straz Field Trip Program and other instructional based programming as assigned.

Located in downtown Tampa, Straz Center offers flexible hours, event-based schedules including evenings and weekends, and a team-based work environment.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the planning and execution of educational arts programming appropriate for specific age groups. (Pre-K through Adult).
• Highly skilled in one or more of the following fine arts disciplines: dance, vocal performance, instrument performance, musical theater, acting or technical theater production.
• Uses a variety of instructional techniques and musical repertoire appropriate for the ages and skill level of students.
• Experienced at guiding students towards a culminating presentation.
• Provides each student with an evaluation (either verbal or written).
• Submits course descriptions as requested.
• Attends professional development sessions and staff meetings.
• Works with the Community Partnership Coordinator on program site scheduling and curriculum.
• Provides group instruction and adapts the curriculum to the needs of students with varying abilities.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and creates a safe, orderly, and effective environment for learning during practice, group rehearsals, and musical performances.
• Carries out administrative responsibilities.
• Participates in pre-planning and post-planning meetings.
• Acts as an ambassador and serves as a community representative to speak on behalf of the Community Partnership Program at community functions as requested.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Must be bilingual. (English/Spanish)
• Must be willing and available to work on-site.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule which may include nights and weekends.
• Professional artist working within field of expertise within the last five years.
• Knowledge and demonstrated practice of effective classroom management strategies to maintain a safe and effective learning environment.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Effective prioritization and multitasking skills.
• Collaborative decision-making skills in a team environment.
• The ability to interpret various styles of music.
• Must have reliable transportation, be able to drive a car and have appropriate auto insurance coverage, and a valid Florida Driver's license.

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Music, Music Education, Dance, Theater Performance, Theater Arts or related field is preferred.
• Applicable certification or significant training and/or performance experience required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform physical activities that require constant use of arms and legs and moving the entire body to ascend, descend, traverse, and position self to handle materials (such as props, costumes, etc.). The employee is frequently required to remain stationary; use hands, arms, communication to express oneself (required for performance, teaching, listening to music, choreography, etc.).
• The nature of this job requires the employee to work on-site as a regular work routine.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Travel: Little travel is expected for this position.

* As a condition of employment and in compliance with Florida House Bill 531, the candidate(s) selected for this position are required to complete a Level 2 background screening through FLClearinghouse. Please use the following link to view more about the required screening: https://info.flclearinghouse.com. Failure to complete the screening or meet the requirements may result in disqualification from consideration.

The David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to being an inclusive workplace and strongly believes in the importance of having a diverse group of individuals represented. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Please visit our website at www.StrazCenter.org to learn more about the Straz Center.