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Teaching Artist: PLA Student Discovery Program

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Posted Job Title
Teaching Artist: PLA Student Discovery Program

Job Profile Title
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary
Teaching Artist - Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description

Penn Live Arts teaching artists conduct up to 4 pre-performance visits in K-12 schools to prepare students for the themes, techniques, and influences they will encounter in the theatre during Student Discovery Series performances. Drawing upon background information and materials associated with the performance and/or company, teaching artists prepare developmentally appropriate, creative lesson plans of 45 minutes to 1.5 hours. Student outputs may include dance technique and choreography, scene studies and acting exercises, discussion/debate, creative writing or visual art activities. Work includes 2 hours of prep time per 1 hour classroom time. The final schedule of visits is determined in cooperation with classroom teachers and Penn Live Arts staff.

'Please indicate which teaching artist opportunity you are applying to in your cover letter.'

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Penn Live Arts

Pay Range
$7.25 - $75.00 Hourly Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements
Background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.


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