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Teaching Artist with Puppeteering Background
2024-11-19 10:41:36| media-match jobs
Teaching Artist with Puppeteering Background (Middle and High School Youth) Program description We are seeking a qualified Teaching Artist and Puppeteer for an exciting new workshop that will partner with Los Angeles County charter and continuing education schools to provide a unique and empowering experience to teens and young adults. Responsibilities Co-direct Middle School and High School Youth students to create short films with puppets Develop and create engaging lesson plans with provided theme Gather attendance and participation data Teach 2 classes per week for 16 weeks, per site Attend virtual bi-weekly and monthly team meetings Conduct theater games and improvisation to creatively engage students Deliver education and community engagement programs Collaborate effectively with team members Be available for the Culminating Screening Event (June 2025) Preferred Qualifications Must have reliable transportation to travel to and from school sites in Los Angeles and Van Nuys Minimum 2 years of Teaching Artist experience At least 3 years of experience as a puppeteer Has taught in a school setting and is sensitive to school cultures, neurodivergence, and diverse populations Passionate about empowering learners of all ages as creators, and critical thinkers Has strong verbal and written communication skills; can guide in-depth discussions; is open to feedback Bilingual (Spanish/English) Scriptwriting/creative writing experience in short film format Filmmaking skills Well-organized with strong creative instincts Passionate about social justice, prison reform, education reform, and the power of storytelling
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