We are looking for multiple specialist Musical Theatre teachers to join our ever-increasing Youth Theatre program at Spotlight Theatre.
Our Youth Theatre program, now entering its 48th year of educating the next generation of performers, prides itself on providing a fun-filled, safe, learning environments for all students. Many of our graduates go on to pursue a career in the arts, studying at tertiary institutions nation-wide.
We are seeking instructors who are multifaceted in the areas of dance, acting, singing, stage craft and music skills to join a strong teaching team that's aimed at creating a dynamic learning environment. Each class will operate under two primary teaching staff who collectively can cover the disciplines of vocal, acting and choreography and work together to direct, choreograph, musically direct, and produce a Musical for the age group they are hired for.
Our current classes are divided into 4 age groups, Grade 4-6, 7 & 8, 9 & 10 and 11 & 12. We also have a junior song and dance class for the grades 1,2 and 3 on a Saturday. Whilst these are our primary classes, we are looking at adding a variety of alternative classes to the musical theatre program (for children and adults), based on demand and teacher skill set.
Term 1 currently focuses on the performance technique and developing students' skill set which then leads into audition preparation. Terms 2 and 3 is working towards the mainstage production, which will take place sep/oct. Term 4 then concludes in revisiting technique and collaborating towards the End of Year Showcase, which combines all Musical Theatre classes.
Each class will have a minimum of 2 Teaching staff who will work together to provide a safe and caring environment and develop an engaging and age-appropriate program that provides an opportunity for students to showcase their talents and continue to grow and develop their performance skills.
Timetabling will be flexible for the right teachers.
Successful applicants must be able to:
Demonstrate an aptitude for teaching students of all agesBe competent in at least two Musical Theatre disciplines (eg Dance + singing, Acting + dance, Acting + singing) or all 3Have a vast performance experience or training equivalentHave experience working with students of all ages in a class settingBe confident teaching students of all levels and abilitiesAccess to or knowledge of how to find resources and materials Must hold a current Blue Card and/or be eligible to obtain a Blue Card before commencingEmployment
Work as a team and have great communication skills and be willing to accept direction from others.Be available to attend team meetings monthly.The Spotlight Theatrical Company Inc. reserves the right to perform additional qualification, criminal history or other relevant background checks as necessary to this position. Applicants will be notified of any relevant checks if you are offered the position