Education Coordinator - Detroit Public Theatre

Education Coordinator (Part-time/Hourly)

The Education Coordinator will act as lead teaching artist and manage the administration needs of Detroit Public Theatre’s growing education programs. DPT has partnered with the Detroit Public Schools Community District since its first season to engage high school students with arts-integrated curricula connected to our productions. This position will report to the Producing Artistic Director overseeing community programs and will work directly with the artistic and general management teams.



HOW TO APPLY:



Please fill out this google form so our team can review your application

https://www.detroitpublictheatre.org/workwithus

Interviews are scheduled to begin the week of January 6, 2025



Job Details:



Job Type: Part-time (Approximately 10 hours/week; Hybrid)



Weekly schedules fluctuate to align with company and event needs



Salary: $25/hr



Position Start Date: February 3, 2025



Programmatic Duties



Work with Producing Artistic Directors to design lesson plans connecting productions to academic curriculum



Lead in-classroom lessons at partner schools



Lead post-show discussions with students



Draft reports of each in-class lesson and post-show discussion



Manage the program evaluation process, including adapting, administering, and recording, analyzing and reporting on student surveys



Collaborate with Producing Artistic Directors in identification and confirmation of new education partners



Administrative Duties



Coordinate and schedule student matinees



Coordinate and schedule in-classroom lessons with partner schools



Coordinate with Stage Management and Production Manager to schedule and prepare actors for in-classroom lessons and post-show discussions



Organize transportation with partner schools for student matinees



Collaborate with Associate General Manager to arrange front-of-house coverage for student matinees



Collaborate with Associate General Manager to arrange lunch/refreshments for student matinees



Qualifications:



Education and Experience



Though degrees in related fields are welcomed, no educational threshold is required as a prerequisite to employment



3 to 6 years of related experience or training is encouraged for this position



Computer Skills



Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Suite.



Proficiency in creation and organization of team cloud drive platforms (such as google drive and Monday).



Language Skills



Experience creating and/or leading lesson plans



Comfort facilitating large group conversations.



Reading, interpretation, and thorough communication of information including, but not limited to evaluation data and contractual agreements.



Ability to write reports and correspondence.



Proficiency in proofreading skills for official documents as needed.



Practical Skills/Requirements



Experience working with high school students



Experience in theatre as an artist or technician



Reliable transportation and a valid state-issued ID or driver's license are required.



Other Preferred Skills and Abilities



Comfort with individual and small group management



Equal Opportunity Employer



Detroit Public Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, age, physical ability, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, criminal background, or any other characteristics prohibited by law. We are dedicated to maintaining a policy of inclusion, respect, and diversity in recruitment, hiring, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, and treatment during employment.
Salary: 25.00/hr