Teaching Artists
Now accepting submissions for Summer 2022
Summer 2022 Submission deadline: April 25, 2022
If you miss the summer submission deadline: We accept applications to our Teaching Artist Team on a rolling basis for substitute/swings and future seasons.
Because we understand the importance of representation in art and in education, we are seeking to establish a diverse team of Teaching Artists.
Educators of color and of all identities are encouraged to apply.
Because we understand the importance of representation in art and in education, we are seeking to establish a diverse team of Teaching Artists.
Educators of color and of all identities are encouraged to apply.
Details of each position vary; please read through the information fully prior to submitting.
Emerging Teaching Artists |
Experienced Teaching Artists |
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Overview: Emerging Teaching Artists
Emerging Teaching Artists are the "journeyman" level of our three-level Theatre Educator Training Program, and are paired with Experienced Teaching Artists who provide additional coaching on the road to assist the Emerging Teaching Artist in their growth as an educator. Teaching artists are contracted as one half of a touring actor/educator pair, which works with up to 75 student actors (1st - 12th grade) in a given week. Tour actor/educators are responsible for directing and performing a 60-minute musical and teaching basic theatre workshops. Being a tour actor/educator for Compass is 40% teaching the show, 25% teaching other topics (both during rehearsals and during enrichment workshops), and 25% acting - but we're looking for rockstars at all three. The other 10% of the position covers support tasks including tour reports, basic upkeep of costumes, sets, etc., and communication with clients and families. |
Overview: Experienced Teaching Artists
Teaching artists are contracted as one half of a touring actor/educator pair, which works with up to 75 student actors (1st - 12th grade) in a given week. Tour actor/educators are responsible for directing and performing a 60-minute musical and teaching basic theatre workshops. Being a tour actor/educator for Compass is 40% teaching the show, 25% teaching other topics (both during rehearsals and during enrichment workshops), and 25% acting - but we're looking for rockstars at all three. The other 10% of the position covers support tasks including tour reports, basic upkeep of costumes, sets, etc., and communication with clients and families. Some Experienced Teaching Artists may be paired with an Emerging Teaching Artist as part of our Theatre Educator Training Program. Experienced Teaching Artist who are paired with an Emerging Teaching Artist receive an additional coaching stipend. |
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Compensation:
Pay ranges average from $500 - $700 per week on tour, which includes base pay + additional income through enrichment workshops, full-day program bonuses, etc. Contract also includes a $1000 training/rehearsal stipend for contracts including 4+ weeks of tour. Training stipend for contracts for 1 - 3 weeks of tour range from $250 - 500 (training/rehearsal hours are truncated). |
Compensation:
Pay ranges average from $575 - $775 per week on tour, which includes base pay + additional income through enrichment workshops, full-day program bonuses, etc. Contract also includes a $1000 training/rehearsal stipend for contracts including 4+ weeks of tour. Training stipend for contracts for 1 - 3 weeks of tour range from $250 - 500 (training/rehearsal hours are truncated). |
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Emerging Teaching Artist Candidates Must:
Those not meeting the experience requirements, but who are interested in developing and honing educational theatre experience are encouraged to apply for either of the first two levels of our Theatre Educator Training Program: Education Intern (stipended, level 1) or Education Apprentice (paid, level 2). Entry level to the Teaching Artist Training Program is based on previous experience as well as assessed skillset at auditions. |
Experienced Teaching Artist Candidates Must:
Those not meeting the experience requirements, but who are interested in developing and honing educational theatre experience are encouraged to apply for either of the first two levels of our Theatre Educator Training Program, which consists of three levels: Education Intern (stipended, level 1) or Education Apprentice (paid, level 2), and Emerging Teaching Artist (paid, level 3). Entry level to the Teaching Artist Training Program is based on previous experience as well as assessed skillset at auditions. |
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Contract Dates:
Training/Rehearsals April - May Tours June 5 - August 31* *Educators should expect 4 - 6 weeks of tour in this date range with the schedule typically including 2 - 3 weeks on tour with a break back in Chicago for 2 - 3 weeks, and then 2 - 4 additional weeks on tour. Scheduling overview: End of April/beginning of May: Virtual/remote training for this position will begin end of April weeks of part-time (5 - 6 hours per week; self-scheduled/ mostly asynchronous) virtual/remote training through written training materials and online discussions prior to the commencement of in-person training. Early/Mid-May: In-person training will begin. It will be scheduled to accommodate educator availability but will require approximately 70 - 80 hours of in-person time to complete across 2 - 4 weeks. Tours begin June 5th and all contracts will conclude by September 7th. For the weeks contracted to be on tour, educators must maintain full-time availability and expect to be out of state. Unscheduled weeks may be filled with other employment or outside commitments. |
Contract Dates:
Training/Rehearsals April - May Tours June 5 - August 31* *Educators should expect 4 - 6 weeks of tour in this date range with the schedule typically including 2 - 3 weeks on tour with a break back in Chicago for 2 - 3 weeks, and then 2 - 4 additional weeks on tour. Scheduling overview: End of April/beginning of May: Virtual/remote training for this position will begin end of April weeks of part-time (5 - 6 hours per week; self-scheduled/ mostly asynchronous) virtual/remote training through written training materials and online discussions prior to the commencement of in-person training. Early/Mid-May: In-person training will begin. It will be scheduled to accommodate educator availability but will require approximately 60 hours of in-person time to complete across 2 - 4 weeks. Tours begin June 5th and all contracts will conclude by September 7th. For the weeks contracted to be on tour, educators must maintain full-time availability and expect to be out of state. Unscheduled weeks may be filled with other employment or outside commitments. |
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Type and Restrictions
Compass Creative Dramatics is a nonequity theatre company. Because we understand the importance of representation in art and in education, we are seeking to establish a diverse team of Teaching Artists. Educators of color and of all identities are encouraged to apply. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. |
Type and Restrictions
Compass Creative Dramatics is a nonequity theatre company. Because we understand the importance of representation in art and in education, we are seeking to establish a diverse team of Teaching Artists. Educators of color and of all identities are encouraged to apply. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. |
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To Apply
Please send an email to submissions@ccdramatics.com with the subject line [Your name] Summer 2022 Emerging Teaching Artist Submission With your email, please include:
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To Apply
Please send an email to submissions@ccdramatics.com with the subject line [Your name] Summer 2022 Experienced Teaching Artist Submission With your email, please include:
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