Milwaukee Rep
Bilingual Teaching Artist (Spanish/English)
Milwaukee Rep, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244
Bilingual Teaching Artist (Spanish/English)
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Bilingual Teaching Artist (Spanish/English)
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Milwaukee Rep
Position Summary Milwaukee Rep is seeking enthusiastic bilingual teachers to join our Education & Engagement Team. The E&E Department serves approximately 20,000 individuals each year through school programs, summer camps, adult and youth classes, engagement events, student matinees, and more. Teaching Artists actively engage with the community by delivering and occasionally creating curriculum for all ages. This role is designed to increase program access to Spanish‑speaking participants.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Lead education and engagement programs in English and/or Spanish
Implement curriculum for after‑school and in‑school workshops and residencies
Develop and/or adapt curriculum as assigned for specific classroom needs
Collect student work and anecdotal evidence for assessment and reporting purposes
Maintain ongoing communication with Education staff and program partners, including completing and submitting bi‑weekly check‑ins, timesheets and attending Teaching Artist meetings
Additional duties as assigned by the Manager of Career Pathways
Attend student matinees as available
Schedule A large portion of the work will happen during regular business hours, with additional nights and weekends to accommodate School of Theater classes, Saturday programs, Next Narrative Monologue Competition residencies, and other special events. The ideal start date is late January 2026. The majority of programming takes place during the September‑June school year, with special events and other projects such as the Milwaukee Rep Arts Camp taking place over the summer.
Requirements
Fluency in Spanish and English
Experience and/or training as an artist and/or educator. Additional Teaching Artist Training will be provided by Milwaukee Rep
Ideal candidates will have experience in the performing arts with high school, middle school and elementary‑aged students
Applicant does not need to be an actor or an expert on performance theory, but must demonstrate confidence in and understand how to guide students through an artistic process (spoken word, visual, poetry, etc.)
Solid classroom management skills
Ability to follow a set curriculum as well as adapt material
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Access to a personal vehicle is helpful for travel to schools (but not required)
Ability to pass a background check in accordance with state and federal laws
Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information
The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
Milwaukee Rep Values Employees Who
Communicate well with a diverse group of colleagues
Demonstrate an aptitude and eagerness to learn new skills and processes when necessary
Solve problems and engage in creative thinking about challenges individually and in a group environment
Are able to accept and incorporate feedback
Have excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and diplomacy skills and the ability to be self‑directed and take initiative
Demonstrates an understanding of historical and institutional racism in the American theatre and/or a willingness to commit to learning and to the mission, vision, and values of the theater in areas of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts both in the workplace and in our community
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Part‑time
Job Function Education and Training
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Bilingual Teaching Artist (Spanish/English)
role at
Milwaukee Rep
Position Summary Milwaukee Rep is seeking enthusiastic bilingual teachers to join our Education & Engagement Team. The E&E Department serves approximately 20,000 individuals each year through school programs, summer camps, adult and youth classes, engagement events, student matinees, and more. Teaching Artists actively engage with the community by delivering and occasionally creating curriculum for all ages. This role is designed to increase program access to Spanish‑speaking participants.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Lead education and engagement programs in English and/or Spanish
Implement curriculum for after‑school and in‑school workshops and residencies
Develop and/or adapt curriculum as assigned for specific classroom needs
Collect student work and anecdotal evidence for assessment and reporting purposes
Maintain ongoing communication with Education staff and program partners, including completing and submitting bi‑weekly check‑ins, timesheets and attending Teaching Artist meetings
Additional duties as assigned by the Manager of Career Pathways
Attend student matinees as available
Schedule A large portion of the work will happen during regular business hours, with additional nights and weekends to accommodate School of Theater classes, Saturday programs, Next Narrative Monologue Competition residencies, and other special events. The ideal start date is late January 2026. The majority of programming takes place during the September‑June school year, with special events and other projects such as the Milwaukee Rep Arts Camp taking place over the summer.
Requirements
Fluency in Spanish and English
Experience and/or training as an artist and/or educator. Additional Teaching Artist Training will be provided by Milwaukee Rep
Ideal candidates will have experience in the performing arts with high school, middle school and elementary‑aged students
Applicant does not need to be an actor or an expert on performance theory, but must demonstrate confidence in and understand how to guide students through an artistic process (spoken word, visual, poetry, etc.)
Solid classroom management skills
Ability to follow a set curriculum as well as adapt material
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Access to a personal vehicle is helpful for travel to schools (but not required)
Ability to pass a background check in accordance with state and federal laws
Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information
The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
Milwaukee Rep Values Employees Who
Communicate well with a diverse group of colleagues
Demonstrate an aptitude and eagerness to learn new skills and processes when necessary
Solve problems and engage in creative thinking about challenges individually and in a group environment
Are able to accept and incorporate feedback
Have excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and diplomacy skills and the ability to be self‑directed and take initiative
Demonstrates an understanding of historical and institutional racism in the American theatre and/or a willingness to commit to learning and to the mission, vision, and values of the theater in areas of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts both in the workplace and in our community
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Part‑time
Job Function Education and Training
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