Theater Faculty - Musical Theater - #305983

Straz Center for the Performing Arts


Date: 18 hours ago
City: Tampa, FL
Contract type: Full time
Be a Star at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts!

Straz Center for the Performing Arts is seeking a Theater Education Faculty - Looking for practicing artists and theater educators who possess strong musical theater skills and a commitment to working with children, teens, adults, and educators. Join our faculty teaching one or several of the Conservatory's musical theater classes starting in August 2026.

Essential Functions

  • Prepares lesson plans and teaches classes and workshops as required each session  
  • Communicates with staff, parents, and students regarding growth and challenges. 
  • Provides program/student assessments as required. 
  • Adapt instructional methods to meet the needs of students with varying ages, abilities, learning styles and experience levels.
  • Provides each student with an evaluation (either verbal or written) with specific feedback and recommended future course of study should they seek further interest. 
  • Other duties as assigned by Theater Department Chair.
  • Maintain accurate attendance records and required class documentation.

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities)

  • In-depth knowledge and expertise in musical theater and performance.
  • Professional artist working within field of expertise within the last five years.
  • Proficiency in teaching and performing in at least 2 of the following areas of musical theater, (dance, acting, vocal).
  • Knowledge and demonstrated practice of effective classroom management strategies to maintain a safe and effective learning environment.
  • Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
  • Demonstrated leadership ability.
  • Effective prioritization and multitasking skills.
  • Collaborative decision making skills in a team environment.
  • Availability to work afternoons and evenings depending on class schedule.

Education And Work Experience

  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Musical Theater or a related field.
  • Applicable certification or significant training and/or performance experience required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the entire body such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials (such as props, costumes, etc.). The employee is frequently required to walk or stand; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear (required for performance, teaching, listening to music, choreography, etc.).

Work Environment

  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • As a condition of employment and in compliance with Florida House Bill 531, the candidate(s) selected for this position are required to complete a Level 2 background screening through FLClearinghouse. Please use the following link to view more about the required screening: https://info.flclearinghouse.com. Failure to complete the screening or meet the requirements may result in disqualification from consideration.

The David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to being an inclusive workplace and strongly believes in the importance of having a diverse group of individuals represented. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Please visit our website at www.StrazCenter.org to learn more about the Straz Center.

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