Summer Young Playwrights Project Lead Teaching Artist/Director of Plays (Chautau

Description
The Lead Teaching Artist/Director of Plays will work with the Director of Arts Education to provide input on the curriculum, suggest team members to serve as teaching artists, train teaching artists, coordinate travel both to Chautauqua Institution and to schools, lead the team of teaching artists during each phase of implementation of the curriculum in the schools, and serve as liaison between the teaching artist team and CI staff. This person will also serve as director for the Phase 3 plays, working with the Director of Arts Education and Arts Education staff to communicate production needs, supervise the acting and production team and present the final performances of student plays. This position will report to the Director of Arts Education.

Compensation
The compensation for this position is $3,000 per week, beginning July 12th to July 24th. Travel to and from Chautauqua Institution will be reimbursed, as well as some costs incurred for travel throughout Chautauqua County specific to school visits.

Responsibilities

Provide input to the Director of Arts Education on the program curriculum

Suggest teaching artists to hire as the YPP Teaching Artist Team

Train the teaching artists in the program curriculum

Serve as on-site leadership for the YPP Teaching Artist Team

Coordinate travel for the team as neededServe as liaison between the YPP Teaching Artist Team and the Director of Arts Education

Support field trip activities, including art‑project making and general student interaction

Direct and present the final culminating performance

Required Experience

Theater for youth programs

Directing

Formal training in theater arts

Theater improvisation

Skills and Abilities

Team leadership

Knowledge of best practices for working with grade 3 – 4 youth in theater programs

“Yes and” approach

Supervision and Guidance

Teaching Artists will be trained and supported by the Director of Arts Education. Program implementation and development will be coordinated in collaboration between the Teaching Artist and the Director of Arts Education.

Schedule

Arrival: July 12

Camp weeks: July 13‑17, July 20‑24

Departure: July 24

Housing

Housing/accommodations will be provided, with preference toward private room with shared bath and common areas, possibility of shared room with approval from artist.

Benefits

Referral bonus program: $500 (less taxes) for active employees referring a new candidate who is hired and remains employed for at least 90‑days from the first physical date of work.

Travel reimbursement for trips to Chautauqua Institution and within Chautauqua County.

Commitment to IDEA
Chautauqua Institution values Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) as a priority in our strategic plan, 150 Forward. One of our five core values is “The dignity and contributions of all people.” We are committed to creating conditions where everyone can engage as complete and valued participants in the Chautauqua experience. The Institution is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable and inclusive hiring practices. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against based any status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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