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Teaching Artists

CALLING ALL SINGERS, DANCERS, ACTORS!

YADA (Youth Academy of Dramatic Arts www.yada.org) is seeking In Person Directors for our Children's Musical Theatre programs. Our buildings are filled with joy, laughter, and absolute perfect chaos. You need to love children to work at YADA. Not just like them, we need you to be passionate about helping them find their voice, their self confidence, and their joy. We don’t care if kids sing on key or get the choreography just perfect. We want to inspire a child to stand center stage and sing full out and feel great about it, no matter what it sounds like. We are using art to create the future leaders of our world and if that’s something you’re interested in then please keep reading because we really want to meet you. 

Teaching Artists during the Summer will be co-directing kids of various ages for one to two week sessions throughout the summer. Our shows are Seussical, Cats, and Jungle Book, several one week revues, as well as Improv and Musical Theatre classes. Teaching Artists will be taking children through a production with full costumes, hair/makeup, choreography, sets, and they’re singing to musical tracks. Still sound fun? … keep reading! 

Teaching Artists during the School Year will be co-directing kids of various ages for weekly classes throughout each session. The classes meet once a week for eight weeks, then they have a dress rehearsal (week 9) and one or two shows (week 10) depending on the level of the class. 

Applicants must have experience which may include performance, directing, choreographing, and teaching. Ideally, all of the above. 

If interested, please submit the following materials to yadajobs@gmail.com. Please be sure you have submitted ALL of the materials (incomplete applications will not be reviewed). 

  • Headshot
  • Résumé
  • References
  • Teaching/work with children experience
  • Demo reel (if available) featuring acting and dance performance
  • Vocal sample (musical theatre song performed to piano or track)
  • Availability 
  • Covid-19 Vaccination status

 

Employment dates: 

Training would start immediately with our current teaching artists teaching our spring session of Wizard of Oz. Positions are available for two week sessions throughout the summer. Please include available dates with application. Potential employment into the school year depends on staffing needs and trial performance period. Please include that in your cover letter if you are interested in future employment in addition to our Summer program.

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School Year:

Must train on at least one Summer Camp. Positions are available for weekly classes throughout the session. Must be able to teach a minimum of two classes, provide availability for both a weekday and a weekend class, plus attend weekly Thursday staff meetings.

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Covid-19:

100% of the YADA Staff are fully vaccinated and boosted. All new hires must pass a background check and drug test.

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Teaching Artist Rate:

$21/hr + Review & Correspondence stipend. Travel and housing are not provided.

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Location:

We are currently hiring for Teaching Artists at all three of our locations (West Hollywood, Studio City, Playa Vista). Please specify in your application if you are unable to teach at any of these locations.

YADA is committed to a workplace where everyone is free from bias, prejudice, discrimination and harassment. Our organization strives to ensure a welcoming work environment where everyone belongs and is valued, encouraged & respected for their unique contributions. We are focused on building a culture that acknowledges and values Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all to apply.

We want to express our gratitude for the scholarship for our daughter.  She so enjoyed coming to YADA and fell in love with her role. She showed so much enthusiasm at our place.  Last night’s performance was incredible and so much fun.  It wouldn’t have been possible with your support.  She is extremely eager to continue with MATILDA and she enjoyed making new friends. Thank you for making this all possible.
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Rainer is thriving at YADA and we are so happy to have found such a nurturing, amazing place for
him to learn.

You guys are epic… So amazed by the work and love that goes into each and every production. You help your students grow and shine. You deserve all the applause. We are blessed to be part of the YADA family.

Becoming part of the YADA family has been an amazing experience for David!

Mutual love fest here!!!!

Thank you so much. I have already enrolled Janey for the next season. She tells me that she wants to go to YADA forever!

Skylar absolutely loves YADA and would not think of missing it. I enrolled her the very first day of registration so we should be all set!

Our daughter is thriving and extremely happy in your program!

Thank you again to you, all the teachers and Yada for this opportunity for Lourdes, her heart is so set on this.