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DC/Northern VA - Hiring 'Drama Instructors' for Seasonal/Part-Time Performing Arts Kids Camps & Classes

ABOUT

Moonlit Wings Productions is the leading producer of theater-for-youth in Fairfax County, VA, right outside of Washington DC, with award-winning Performing Arts programs for kids ages 7-14 and teens ages 14-18.

"Best Arts Program" voted by "Washington Magazine" readers!

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Our Drama Instructors work seasonally and part-time to teach at various venues in Fairfax County. Classes run up to 7 weeks and meet once a week with a presentation for family and friends on the final class. Seasonal camps focus to put on a play and are offered during student holidays (winter break, spring break and summer).

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Develop and implement plans for the curriculum program assigned using provided materials and program framework.

• Prepare lessons in acting, improvisation, and theatre arts.

• Plan and use appropriate instructional/learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflects accommodation for individual needs of students assigned.

• Present a positive role model for students that supports the mission of the student code.

• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning.

• Manage student behavior in the classroom and administer discipline according to board policies, regulations, and IEP.

• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents.

• Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community members.

• Participate in the district staff development program.

• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

POSITION DETAILS:

• Job Type: Contract (1099).

• Program materials/scripts will be provided.

• Must be able to commute and self-transport to programs in Fairfax County, VA.

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EXPERIENCE:

• teaching or childcare: 1 year min. (Required)

• performing arts or theatre: 1 year min. (Required)

POSITION DATES & TIMES

HIRING FOR WEEKLY CLASSES AND FOR SEASONAL CAMPS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA.​

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*CLASS* HOURS

Various dates and times year-around, please email info@moonlitwings.org to request drama instructor class openings.

Classes meet once a week for 90-minutes and run for 7-weeks with lessons in acting and putting on a short play for ages 7-14. Instructors often teach up to two classes back to back (for a total of three hours) during the week.

*CAMP* HOURS

9am to 4pm EST Monday-Friday

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Camps meet weekdays from Monday to Friday and run one or two weeks. Camps meet over winter break, spring break and run all summer from June to August.

*CAMP* DATES

Submit for any/all dates available, all camps are in Fairfax County, VA:

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★  2022 Winter Break Camps

     Dec. 19-22 and Dec. 27-30
 

★  2023 Spring Break Camps

     April 3 to 7, 2023
 

★  2023 Summer Camps

      June to August

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SALARY/RATES

• Camps pay $450 to $525 per week

• Classes pay $20 to $30 per hour

• Pay based on experience and budget per program
   

Internships for college credit and volunteer opportunities also available. 

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