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NYC Arts in Education Roundtable

Teaching Artist

Salary: $70/hr

Type of Position:

Job Type:
In-person|Virtual

Application Post Date:

Application Deadline: July 10, 2022

Link to Posting

About Our Organization

  • CO/LAB Theater Group is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing Creative Opportunities without Limits And Boundaries. CO/LAB offers individuals with developmental disabilities a creative and social outlet through theater arts. Through our programming, we encourage actors to collaborate as an ensemble and discover their individual voices. CO/LAB creates a safe, judgment-free, and neuro-diverse environment that allows participants the opportunity to express themselves both in class and on stage. We seek to honor and celebrate every individual. CO/LAB aims to offer financially accessible programs to all.
  • We recommend perusing our website and social media channels to find out more about our team and our work!
  • Our organizational core values which guide our daily work:
    • All are welcome; CO/LAB fosters a community with open doors that is supportive of people with all abilities, beliefs, and backgrounds.
    • CO/LAB honors and celebrates each individual for who they are. We value everyone’s unique contribution to our ensemble at large.
    • We set the bar high, artistically and administratively. We are ambitious. We learn, grow, and thoughtfully apply our knowledge.
    • At CO/LAB we listen carefully, encourage new ideas, and collaborate with team members.
    • We are determined to have generous, honest, passionate, joyful people leading the organization.
  • All staff members of CO/LAB participate in deepening the organization’s commitment to becoming an inclusive and equitable organization. Each individual is responsible for conducting their work in an equitable manner and our staff works together to continue to learn about anti-oppression, anti-racism, anti-ableism, and/or social justice. 

Job Position Summary

  • Team-teach workshops and residencies in theater – specific class content varies but can include devised theater, improv, musical theater, puppetry, and more.  Many of our programs also culminate in a final sharing or performance – Teaching Artists are responsible for guiding show content and overall direction, in conjunction with CO/LAB programming staff. 
  • Teaching a class includes: Facilitating the pre-class Supporting Artist (in-class volunteer) meeting, Overseeing the setup and breakdown of studio space, Leading the class with your team TA, Managing safety of the classroom and participants, Carrying out administrative duties including emails, class logs, attendance, materials prep, and show coordination
  • Create semester curriculum and individual lesson plans with your TA partner
  • Attend regular check-in meetings with the Programming staff, mandatory Teaching Artist meetings throughout the year (calendar varies by season), and 1+ Professional Development session per semester
  • This is a part-time employee (W-2) position and schedule will fluctuate throughout the season. 
  • We are looking to hire people specifically with daytime and weekend availability.
  • We are looking to hire people who either reside in or are comfortable traveling to the Bronx, Staten Island, and outer parts of Brooklyn. 
  • The position reports to the Director of Programs.
  • CO/LAB is requiring all staff to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

Roles & Responsibilities

How to Apply

  • Please fill out an application and provide materials at www.colabtheatergroup.com/get-involved by July 10th. If you need any support in applying, please email us at hello@colabtheatergroup.com
  • Select applicants will be invited to attend an in-person audition and info session with CO/LAB Staff and participants. Invitations to audition will go out by July 13th. Interested applicants must be available for at least one of these sessions. Auditions will take place in midtown Manhattan.
    • Monday July 18th, 2pm-5pm
    • Tuesday July 19th, 6pm-9pm
    • Thursday August 11th, 4pm-7pm

CO/LAB Theater Group is committed to creating an inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our organizational values state “All Are Welcome” at CO/LAB—applicants of all races, religions, gender identities or expressions, familial statuses, sexual orientations, ages, or disabilities are highly encouraged to apply. We are committed to continually diversifying our team and we aim to include new voices and experiences to our work.