Arts Integration Specialist
DESCRIPTION
SUMMARY
The HGO Community & Learning Teaching Artist is a practicing artist or educator with a demonstrated depth of knowledge in one or more of opera’s myriad disciplines (i.e., voice, instruments, music, composition, conducting, dance, theater, storytelling, the written and spoken word, visual art, production design, dramaturgy) who makes a deep commitment to sharing their creative passion with others as part of their own practice.
Teaching Artists foster a safe and engaging environment for a wide range of learners and settings, creating pathways for personal connections to the art form of opera for people of all ages and abilities. They encourage curiosity and self-discovery and facilitate experiences that foster access to creativity with hands-on activities that may include original creation, performance, and skill development. Various HGO Community & Learning signature programs are facilitated by Teaching Artists and Arts Integration Specialists in schools, community spaces, theaters, and performing spaces. These opportunities include, but are not limited to, performances, workshops, and presentations for youth.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan and prepare for teaching sessions, activities, and performances.
Develop tools for the realization of artistic and teaching potential through participation in required orientation, training, and professional development.
Implement signature HGO programs in schools and communities for a wide range of constituents.
Perform as an artist at functions organized by HGO.
Act as an artistic and community ambassador for HGO when representing the organization.
ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
Candidate may have an undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience in their art form or area of expertise.
Demonstrated experience in a teaching, classroom, or community setting is required.
Flexibility to teach in school and community settings with diverse populations is required. Candidates should demonstrate creative drive, teaching ability, artistry, and a dynamic presentation style with strong public speaking skills.
Multilingual language skills are a plus (e.g., Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, or other languages represented in Houston).
Excellent organizational skills, reliability, and attention to detail are required.
Candidate shall possess strong cultural competency: the understanding of the increasingly diverse population of HGO’s community, and the ability to engage people of various ethnicities, backgrounds, and histories.
All candidates must be a citizen of the United States of America or have the appropriate authorization to legally provide services to HGO in the United States.
All candidates must pass a Texas Department of Public Safety background check.
Fee: $125 per session; $30 per hour for all required training and professional development.
SPECIAL JOB CHARACTERISTICS
Candidates must be available during regular business hours, evenings, and/or weekends on a consistent basis.
Equal Opportunity
Houston Grand Opera is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at HGO are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws or regulations. HGO will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. HGO encourages applicants of all ages.
BENEFITS
Pay Range: $30 - $30 Hourly
HOW TO APPLY
To learn more or apply for this opportunity, visit:
https://www.houstongrandopera.org/about/employment-and-auditions