Instructor ; Torrance Theatre ; At-; Reissue

Instructor I (Torrance Theatre Company)

The City of Torrance is recruiting for an Instructor I to serve at the Torrance Theatre Company!

The Community Services Department offers Torrance residents the unique opportunity to help achieve a sense of purpose, identity, self-worth and improved self-esteem within the specialized areas of Cultural Arts, Library, Parks and Recreation. The Community Services Department is committed to providing quality services, activities, programs and facilities for all those who live, learn, work and play in the City of Torrance.

The mission of the Cultural Services Division is to strengthen the City of Torrance as a unique center for cultural programs, the arts and arts education through developing the Torrance Cultural Arts Center as a unified campus for learning and excellence; providing classes, programs, and events that enrich the community through arts training and instruction for all levels of learning; creating new arts experiences and attracting new audiences;

serving the unique needs of artists, connecting their work to the public and developing unique artistic resources of and for this community.

Torrance Theatre Company is a program of the Cultural Service Division of the Torrance Community Services Department. Torrance Theatre Company is committed to providing affordable, professional-quality theatre productions and related outreach and educational services to Torrance and the South Bay Area, and to creating a positive and welcoming environment where a varied group of local theatre artists can come and hone their craft while sharing their talents with the greater community.

The Instructor I (Torrance Theatre Company) prepares lesson plans and plans, organizes, instructs, and/or directs classes in specialized discipline or topic (IMPROV, SHAKESPEARE, ACTING TECHNIQUES, SCENE STUDY, SCRIPT/CHARACTER ANALYSIS, ETC); and does related work as required.

Hours:

This is a recurrent, part-time, non-civil service, as needed position. Hours are flexible but concentrated around advertised Torrance Theatre camps and programs. This position may be expected to work some evenings and weekends.

Qualification Guidelines:
Any combination of education and experience that would have provided the required knowledge and skills such as:
Five years of experience teaching the equivalent of four semester courses per year. Four of the five years may be substituted by possession of a relevant degree from a college, university, or specialized school. Significant recognized ranking in the field may be substituted for four years of the required experience. No specific minimum of education. Ideal Candidate:
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess:
Experience in studying, performing, or teaching Shakespeare, Improv, or acting of various levels and techniques, for youth and adult;
Knowledge of arts education and programming;
Excellent customer service;
Effective oral and written communication skills;
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those met during the course of work. Supervisory experience is desired.

How To Apply

& Exam Process:
This is an internal selection process. Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire ranceCA.Gov/Jobs. Application submissions will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled. Interviews will take place on an as needed basis. Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components:
Oral Interview:
Weighted 100%.

Special Notes:
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