New York City Children’s Theater (formerly Making Books Sing) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote children’s literacy and social development through sustainable, accessible professional theater productions and arts-in-education programs.

We reach children and their communities with a wide range of programming, including full-scale productions, small touring shows, interactive workshops and in-school residencies, and engage with them in traditional theater spaces, school auditoriums, classrooms and cultural venues in their neighborhoods.

We demonstrate that engaging young people in the arts has a positive impact on their cognitive, emotional and social development, and furthers a lifelong appreciation of the arts.For more information about the organization and the education programs, please visit https://nycchildrenstheater.org/education-programs/.

New York City Children’s Theater is currently hiring experienced Theatre and/or Songwriting Teaching Artists with classroom or community center experience (Pre-k- 8th grade).

We are hoping you can say “yes” to all or most of the following:

•  You have experience teaching theater or songwriting in a classroom or community setting specifically Pre-K through 8th grades.
• You have experience working with multilingual students (a plus but not required).
• You have experience working with students with disabilities (a plus but not required).
• You have a dynamic presence in the classroom and can engage students and inspire them to challenge themselves creatively.
• You are a confident leader in the classroom and understand how to cater to different learning styles.
• You are dedicated to improving your craft through professional development, one-on-one lesson planning, reflection and feedback sessions.
• You are able and willing to develop partnerships with teachers and school communities.
• You are kind and can foster joy in your classroom.
• You are able to work and collaborate in ensemble groups to create curriculum.
• You are able to memorize scripts for interactive theater-based workshops.
• You have experience in songwriting with children and leading activities with an instrument.
• You play guitar or ukulele, or any mobile instrument that can travel to schools or community centers.
• You are an artist and want to share your artform with the young people you work with.

More about what NYCCT is looking for:

• 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 afterschool availability.
• We are looking to hire people who either reside in or are comfortable traveling to the Bronx, Staten Island, outer parts of Brooklyn, and Queens.
• NYCCT is requiring all staff to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
• DOE Fingerprinted preferred but not required to apply
• Bilingual teaching artists that feel confident in facilitating in both English and their home language.

Compensation:

Facilitation – $75/hour, $145 for 90 min sessions
Lesson Planning – $20/lesson
Meetings & Professional Development – $20/hour

**PENDING ON THE PROGRAM

To apply please send these items below to the subject line “NYCCT (Theater AND/OR Songwriting) Teaching Artist” to our education department at education@nycchildrenstheater.org by September 15th.

• A resume
• A cover letter or a video introducing yourself and why you are interested in working with NYCCT
• A lesson plan or curriculum outline
• Optional: A short video showcasing your artistry