Teaching Artist Aide

Requirements

• Associate's degree and one (1) year of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Job Description:
• Please include answers to the following questions in your cover letter
• Why are you a good candidate for the ASU Gammage/DMIS Teaching Artist position?
• What musical theatre acting, singing, or dancing experience do you have?
• What theatrical directing, music directing or choreographing experience do you have?
• What teaching or work experience do you have with elementary students?
• Does your schedule allow you to be open at least one afternoon a week starting in Fall 2026? Which afternoons might you anticipate being available: Mon - Thu from approximately 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. from September through early March?
• Primary Duties
• Fulfill mandatory on-boarding and annual ASU online training requirements
• Attend 2-3 paid Teaching Artist Training and DMIS Orientation/Workshop sessions
• As a leader, collaborator and mentor, guide a 90-minute after school rehearsal for a Disney KIDS musical at an assigned metro Phoenix school once per week for 17 weeks
• Adequately prepare for each production meeting/rehearsal in accordance with DMIS expectations and appropriately adapt lessons to your assigned school's needs
• Submit weekly reports to the DMIS Program Coordinator
• Attend scheduled meetings with the DMIS Program Manager and the Program Coordinator
• Assist with assigned school's final performances in February or March 2027
• Participate in Student Share showcase in late March 2027
• Mandatory Dates
• Attend All Day DMIS Orientation with Title 1 School Sites August 21 and 22, 2026
• Attend DMIS Alumni School Workshop all day September 11, 2026
• Weekly commitment one afternoon a week (M-Th) at a partner school from September 2026 - March 2027
• Attend DMIS Student Share at ASU Gammage from 2:30pm to 7:30pm on March 4, 2027
• Knowledge and Skills Desired
• Ability to collaborate and remain flexible and positive with other professional artists
• Strong skills and experience in a combination of teaching, directing, choreographing, stage management, and/or music direction
• Experience in teaching students in class or camp settings (musical theatre/music)
• Experience in participating or working on a play or musical with students
• Strong leadership or group management skills
• Strong time-management skills; being punctual and reliable
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to student inclusion
• Demonstrate respect for all students, teachers, teaching artists, and administrators participating in the program, and offer a superior level of professionalism, customer service, and positivity
• Valid US Class D driver's license with reliable transportation to and from partner schools located in the metro Phoenix area
• Ability to obtain, at our expense, a fingerprint clearance card
• Proficient in public speaking.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Working Environment
• Frequent pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 25lbs.
• Frequent standing for long periods of time.
• Drive on university business and possess a valid US driver license upon employment.
• Wage
• $30.00 per hour
• ASU Cultural Affairs is comprised of three units - ASU Gammage, ASU 365 Community Union and ASU Kerr. Through the mission of Connecting Communities™, ASU Cultural Affairs makes an impact across the Valley of the Sun through the arts, entertainment, education and events.
• ASU Gammage has been a top cultural destination in the Valley for more than 50 years. The Frank Lloyd Wright designed performing arts center located on the Tempe campus of Arizona State University

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Additional Information

Job Profile: Arts Programming Specialist 1 Non-Exempt Job Family: Arts Programming Time Type: PRN Max Pay - Depends on experience: $30.00 USD Hourly Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

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