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Teaching Artist Work Opportunities at The Smith Center

Are you looking for new ways to put your talent to good use and make a difference in your community? The Smith Center Education and Outreach department is currently seeking enthusiastic artists with expertise in performing arts disciplines who have experience working with young people in Pre-K – 12th grade classrooms and other related settings.

Smith Center teaching artists are at the heart of our arts education programming as they bring a diverse range of arts expertise and creative approaches to help us impact thousands of students and teachers each year. Typically hailing from extensive careers in dance, theater, vocal and instrumental music and storytelling, our teaching artists apply their creative skills in educational settings to help us bring to life the richness of the performing arts while also adding another dimension to their respective professional careers.

A variety of exciting opportunities are currently available for artists interested in The Smith Center’s arts education programs, including Disney Musicals in Schools, Southern Nevada Wolf Trap Early Learning Through the Arts and Links to Literature. Additional opportunities such as arts integration residencies, general artist residencies, and participation in an upcoming new project related to social-emotional learning and trauma-informed care are also available. Depending on qualifications and availability, artists may have opportunities to work concurrently in several programs.

Status: Part-time with the possibility of full-time, primarily Independent Contractor work

Start Date: As early as August 2026, with rolling start dates available throughout the 2026-2027 school year

Compensation: Varies by program. Across all programs, artists are fully compensated for training time, workshops/residency visits, and planning time associated with every engagement

Schedule: Varies depending on program.

  • Disney Musicals in Schools requires availability from 2:30 – 5:30 pm at least one day per week during program run (Mon-Wed preferred). Three-day in-person group training is required to be eligible for residency opportunities.

  • Southern Nevada Wolf Trap Early Learning Through the Arts requires morning availability several weekdays each week during a residency. Five-day in-person group training is required to be eligible for residency opportunities.

  • Links to Literature requires morning to early afternoon availability on residency days. Planning time with a classroom educator may be required for artists new to this program.

  • Other residency opportunities not related to specific programs are planned in accordance with an artist’s availability and may consist of morning, afternoon, or evening work hours.

Location: Residency work is typically located throughout the Clark County School District and the greater Las Vegas area. Occasional travel to rural areas within and beyond Clark County depending on program needs.

 Requirements:

  • Prior experience working with students within the Pre-K – 12th grade range

  • Prior experience connecting with community members of various ages and backgrounds via arts programming

  • An imaginative, positive approach to teaching and leading

  • Capable of working with groups of 30+ participants, with strong abilities to engage and lead the group through respectful teaching strategies

  • Adaptable, collaborative artist capable of co-teaching with others

  • Practical knowledge of cultural competence and awareness of current issues which may impact program participants

  • Knowledge of basic computer platforms such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Google Drive, etc.

  • Ability to create lessons plans or outlines for sessions

  • Reliable personal transportation or access to reliable transportation methods

  • Willingness to frequently communicate with TSC education team and complete paperwork as needed

Additional Considerations:

  • Experience working with socio-economically disadvantaged communities and/or Title I schools.

  • Experience working with individuals with disabilities

  • Bilingual or multilingual

  • Degree from an accredited institution or in progress

  • Familiarity with Nevada Academic Content Standards or demonstrated willingness to learn as needed

  • Awareness of social-emotional learning strategies and best practices in trauma-informed care

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