What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teaching Artist position at Junior Players?
Company Description
Junior Players has been empowering young voices in North Texas through arts education since 1955. As a nonprofit, Junior Players provides free, high-quality arts education programs to children and teens across schools, recreation centers, cultural centers, and social service organizations. With a strong focus on supporting promise-filled youth, the organization delivers more than 5,000 hours of programming annually, serving approximately 15,000 students and employing over 100 skilled teaching artists. Junior Players is committed to fostering intellectual growth, mental well-being, and life skills through creativity and participation in dramatic and artistic activities.
Role Description
Junior Players is seeking passionate and experienced Teaching Artists to join our team. This is a part-time, contract based position based in Dallas, TX. The Teaching Artist will lead dynamic and inclusive arts programs for youth, using the creative mediums based on their skill sets and the contract requirements. Responsibilities include designing lesson plans, delivering creative workshops, guiding students in performances or showcases, and fostering an environment that encourages artistic expression and personal growth. Collaboration with staff, schools, and community organizations is essential to ensure the success of these programs.
We are seeking Teaching Artists in the below disciplines:
- Photography
- Theater
- Dance
- Music
- Visual Art
- Broadcast Journalism
Qualifications
- Strong expertise in teaching and facilitating disciplines such as theater, music, visual arts, and/or dance
- Curriculum development and lesson planning skills, with a focus on arts education
- Ability to engage and inspire youth, including those from promise-filled communities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and external partners
- Prior professional experience as a teaching artist, educator, or related role
- Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Education, or related field (preferred but not required)
- Proficiency with digital tools and the ability to conduct virtual workshops (a plus)
- Passion for fostering creative expression and life skills in young individuals