The University Of Chicago is hiring: Teaching Artist in Chicago

**Department**AI Court Education Programs**About the Department**Court Theatre is the professional theatre of the University of Chicago, dedicated to innovation, inquiry, intellectual engagement, and community service. Serving as the Center for Classic Theatre, Court is a leading theater in Chicago and nationally, unique in that it engages deeply with lovers of theatre and classic texts, UChicago faculty and students, and South Side residents. A LORT-D company now in its 65th year of operation, Court produces 5-6 main stage shows per year on an intimate, 250-seat thrust stage. Court Theatre is committed to engaging, with equity and intention, the communities of which we are a part of, the South Side of Chicago, the University of Chicago, and the local and national theatre community, including Court’s own staff, freelance technicians, and guest artists. Court is dedicated to being an anti-racist organization and creating an environment where people of marginalized identities can feel safe and flourish. For more information about the theater, visit www.courttheatre.org.**Job Summary**The Court Education Initiative’s (CEI) Artists in the Schools (AIS) residency program provides Chicago high school teens with high quality, in-class theatre arts education and enrichment opportunities. The program supports youth in developing skills in text analysis and interpretation; modes of creative expression; writing, storytelling, and performance skills; exploring their own creative voice; and collaborative practices with their peers. Teaching Artists are instrumental in implementing this program by working directly with the students, co-planning and co-teaching a bespoke curriculum with the partner teacher. The work is part-time and year round, teaching and engaging in on-going professional development, with additional opportunities for participation in community education and engagement activities. Please be aware that programs take place at locations throughout Chicago’s South Side in Chicago high schools, at Court Theatre on UChicago’s campus, at Court Theatre’s Production Center, as well as virtually in alignment with social distance restrictions in accordance with UChicago and the regulatory requirements of public-school partners.**Responsibilities*** Ensures that CEI mission, values, guidelines, policies and procedures are implemented and maintained when working with peers, partner school teachers, and students.* Develops original curriculum, including unit plans, as well as weekly lesson planning in support of prescribed learning objectives in partnership and collaboration with partner teachers.* Supports students in learning and engaging in activities specific to the content area, exposing teens to a wide range of activities and concepts to meet measurable programmatic outcomes.* Expresses a concerted interest and enthusiasm in teaching, offering mentorship or guidance to teens. Works with the program coordinator to support operational pieces such as team planning meetings and the residency schedule for the sites at which they teach.* Attends all planning and team meetings including weekly all-staff meetings, professional development workshops, regular planning meetings with partner teachers, and other meetings required by the organization. Additional paid hours are allotted for these activities. Program meeting days/times are flexible, with some restrictions, as long as instructional hours are met.* Manages and tracks program activities such as class attendance, lesson plan and teaching efficacy and outcomes, student assessment surveys, and pertinent student demographics in collaboration with the program coordinator.* Maintains knowledge of current industry trends, technology and concepts.* Supports the management of the classroom.* Participates in staff meetings, individual planning meetings, and parent-student staffings.* May help staff to plan and execute events.* Performs other related work as needed.**Minimum Qualifications****Education:**Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.**Work Experience:**Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through