Teaching Artists Educational Theatre Workshops

Teatro Milagro, Milagro’s Touring and Arts Education program, serves diverse communities in the Northwest region and the U.S., particularly those with large Latino populations that have been traditionally underserved by the arts. Current global issues are crafted into cutting edge, original dramatic plays infused with Latino culture, Spanish language and original music. Performances are frequently accompanied by arts residencies and workshops for schools and communities.

Teatro Milagro workshops are tailored for Spanish speaking students, students of color, and schools in underserved communities, and has been recognized as a model of best practices by the Oregon Arts Commission. Teaching artists will visit many classrooms, including but not limited to: ELD, Language Arts, Social Studies, Spanish, Health, Science, and Theatre Arts. Curriculum uses arts integration techniques to teach civics, history, ethnic studies, and health, but it also is a sequential art learning experience where students develop creative, communicative, and organizational skills necessary for a career in theatre arts.

Unique among arts organizations, Teatro Milagro developed a curriculum using popular education methodology and the Theatre of the Oppressed.

As a part time Teatro Milagro teaching artist you will be responsible for leading classes of 5-25 students ages K-12 in engaging and educational arts learning experiences. With provided material, you will be responsible for executing lesson plans thoroughly and in a timely manner. You will be responsible for keeping demographic data and reporting to the Education Director. You will communicate with teachers, educators, and school staff in executing workshops and residencies.

• Establish a positive and open learning environment, for students of all backgrounds
• Inspire students to use theatre to create positive social change
• Lead discussions surrounding topics relating to social justice, the environment, self-image, and health education
• Collaborate with other teaching artists to execute lesson plans in an engaging, welcoming, and creative way
• Travel to various locations in Oregon and the PNW including but not limited to:
  Multnomah County, Clackamas County, Clark County, and Washington County.
• Manage and maintain partner spaces following all facility and safety guidelines
• Maintain positive relationships with school partners, and students
• Communicate effectively with the Education Director

• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Experience working with youth, especially in underserved communities
• Background in the performing arts: movement, dance, storytelling, acting, or singing

• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age.
• Candidates must pass a state of Oregon background check.
• The position will require travel to local schools

Compensation DOE

Resume and cover letter are required for consideration and can be emailed to Milagro Education Director Clarrissa Rodriguez, clarrissa

Through the 30 years of development of the UNIDAD:
Multicultural Living curriculum, Milagro’s arts education wing has expanded, sustained, and solidified its arts education programming in schools across the PNW. The UNIDAD curriculum has 4 specific areas of focus in Self, Family, Community, and Environment. In coordination with each stage production, a corresponding workshop and/or residency is planned using one of these areas of focus. Scaffolding residencies are conducted during classroom instruction time, with Milagro’s teaching artists of theatre professionals.

Classroom activities consist of culturally specific open discussion, research, visual art, movement and performance. Copies of UNIDAD Multicultural Living workbooks are shared with teachers, along with a closed-captioned video copy of a coinciding play. With the high quality video production, Milagro teaching artists conduct show-specific residencies long-after a play on the mainstage closes. This is beneficial to teachers who want to view a production at their own rate, in a way that fits best with their existing curriculum and…