Theatre - Puppetry- Afterschool Program

Are you passionate about bringing stories to life through the art of theatre and puppetry? Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center (LTYC) in Capitol Heights, MD, US is seeking a creative individual to join our team.

As a Theatre / Puppetry Specialist, you will have the opportunity to inspire and engage young minds through the magic of performance art.

Your role will involve creating captivating performances, nurturing talent, and fostering a love for the arts in our youth community.

With a competitive salary of $25-28 per hour, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to shaping the leaders of tomorrow.

Join us in making a difference through creativity and imagination.

Compensation : $25 - $28 per hour

$25 - $28 per hour

Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement creative lesson plans for theatre and puppetry workshops.
• Coordinate and lead engaging classroom activities focusing on performance arts.
• Design and create puppet characters and props for theatrical productions.
• Manage classroom dynamics and ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with other instructors to organize and execute performances showcasing students' talents.

Qualifications :

• 2+ years of experience in theatre or puppetry performance
• Strong background in lesson planning for theatrical or puppetry productions
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Proficiency in creating engaging and interactive puppet shows or theatrical performances
• US work authorization and eligibility to work in Maryland

About Company

Through arts education programs and more, Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center enriches the lives of thousands of underserved youth in the Maryland, D.

C., and Virginia school systems, empowering them to develop their artistic talents and achieve their greatest potential. Since its inception in 2004, LTYC has continuously expanded its programming, geographic outreach, and calendar, expanding stronger relationships among schools, students, families, and the community.

LTYC has been able to impact the lives of more than 160,000 students, ranging from grades K-12. Many of our students come from schools in Baltimore City and surrounding areas that are in dire need of arts education and behavioral intervention.

Our arts education instruction includes dance, theater, music, visual arts, media arts, creative writing, STEAM, culinary arts, Yoga, martial arts, and gardening.