Description
Summary:
Seeking a creative and collaborative Musical Story Educator to facilitate engaging workshops for children, assisting the lead educator and contributing to curriculum development.
Highlights:
1. Opportunity to blend storytelling, performing, and musical talents.
2. Engage with children aged 1-12 in diverse educational settings.
3. Collaborate on curriculum planning and workshop development.
Lead/Assist Musical Story Educator
Job Description
Requirements
o Loves storytelling and performing
o Strong Initiative-taking/Behavior management skills
o Enjoys being around children in diverse settings; excited to create new experiences for children
o Follows a script yet can creative and spontaneous with ideas and improvisation
o Creates a collaborative, inclusive atmosphere
o Highly reliable and communicative
* Is able to play an instrument and loves to sing
Qualifications
o College Degree
o Self-aware and highly reflective to be able to give helpful feedback from live workshops
o 1 ½ -2 years of experience working with toddler/elementary age children in academic/extra-curricular settings
Responsibilities working with children:
o Assist lead Story Educator
o Facilitate workshops for children ages 1-12; Keep children on task with lessons
o Support and strengthen expectations and professionalism set by Lead Story Educator
o Help with the creation of materials and lessons for upcoming workshops
Responsibilities working with adults:
o Build and sustain strong relationship with colleagues
o High level of professionalism and candor
o Weekly meet-ups for curriculum planning, workshop preparation, and sharing reflections from workshops (over the phone or in-person meet-up)
Other Considerations:
o Theater experience is a major plus
o For all applicants, please be aware that the typical commitment is one season (12-14 weeks). Preference will be given to those willing to work in Manhattan and Brooklyn
o Willing to comply with state, local or school related CDC guidelines for working with children (i.e. fingerprinting, background check, health requirements, etc.).
o Compensation: $20-30/ hour (6-10 hours per week to start)
Please send resume and a cover letter to tony@scavengerstory.com. Looking forward to hearing from you!