Starting Arts is looking for several part time specialized teaching artists in music and theatre for the 2026-2027 school year. Teaching assignments will vary through the school year and teaching artists will be utilized for during school and after school assignments (including theatre productions) 2-4 days a week. Teaching Credentials are NOT required, but teaching credentialed candidates are welcome.
Successful candidates will have:
Shared Vision: Supports a vision of excellence for all students, with an urgency to maximize every opportunity necessary to achieve VAPA (Visual and Performing Arts) standards within specified rotation
Culture of Empathy: Fosters a safe, culturally responsive and nurturing community where students love learning and are excited to attend class
Teaching and Learning: Collaboratively creates powerfully engaging experiences aligned with VAPA standards
Professional Growth: Committed to continuous growth, actively engages in professional development opportunities, and contributes to our professional learning community
Responsibilities Include:
Collaboration on planning, developing, and implementing lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of VAPA standards
Adaptability that reflects accommodations for differences in student abilities and learning styles
Establishing and maintaining effective professional open communication with students, teachers, and administrators
Participating in staff professional development activities
Abiding by the staff handbook, all policies, procedures, laws, and state/federal regulations
Performing other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Qualities:
High School diploma
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to effectively manage a classroom and student behavior
Ability to communicate effectively with others
Skill in modifying instruction for various student needs
Ability to work with various forms of equipment including, but not limited to, personal computers, calculators, projectors, and printers
Ability to work with computer tools, including but not limited to, email, internet, word processing and spreadsheets
Ability to work in collaborative team-based environments
Ability to adapt and be flexible
Ability to stay calm under pressure
Preferred Skills/Qualities:
3+ years of teaching experience in a formal school setting with references
Bachelor's degree
Compensation:
The compensation range is based on teaching credentials (non-credentialed vs. credentialed teachers), working experience, academic degrees, and certifications.
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