Careers & Volunteering

Our CircEsteem family wants to grow!

We’re determined to continue building a community where you, our future team member, can explore new ways of thinking and learning, strengthen your skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment! Our team members are creative leaders that train students in the circus arts all while empowering and uplifting them so they can gain the courage and self-esteem needed to succeed.

At CircEsteem we are a community that celebrates belonging, teamwork, creativity, and inclusion! You belong. Come join our team today!

Careers

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Careers

Our Mission & Values

CircEsteem’s mission is to unite youth across all backgrounds and identities by fostering self-esteem and mutual respect through the practice and performance of the circus arts. CircEsteem promotes the development of self-esteem, personal success and empowerment by (i) promoting the practice of circus arts; (ii) uniting youth from diverse backgrounds; (iii) providing social and emotional skill building; (iv) providing youth opportunities to participate in leadership training which results in paid opportunities throughout their participation with CircEsteem.

CircEsteem values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign born residents, and veterans to apply. CircEsteem is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal

Open Positions

Part Time - Teaching Artist

Employment Status: Part-Time
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Reports to: Teaching Artist Manager
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About: CircEsteem unites youth across all backgrounds and identities by fostering self-esteem and mutual respect through the practice and performance of the circus arts. Specifically, CircEsteem promotes the development of self-esteem, personal success and empowerment by (i) promoting the practice of circus arts; (ii) uniting youth from diverse backgrounds; (iii) providing skills training; and (iv) providing children from low-income and economically challenged backgrounds with the financial safety net they will need as they seek higher education.
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Equity Statement: CircEsteem values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. CircEsteem is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability,
ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

Position Summary:
Part Time Teaching Artists teach circus arts to school age youth. Assignments range from 5 hrs/week up to 20-30 hrs/week depending on program needs. Programs are mostly after school hours (2-7pm) with some opportunities during the school day during short assignments. Most assignments are team taught, and TA’s will be collaborating with teammates to create circus experiences and bring positive creative energy to all teaching assignments.‍

Eligible Program(s): Afterschool Activities, Residencies, Birthday Parties

Duties Include:
• Develop/adjust circus lesson plans for assigned program
• Teach students in various circus disciplines at partner school/organization/birthday party
• Attend all program sessions accepted in the agreed upon offer letter
• Ensure successful program implementation including relationship building with the program partner

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Experience:
• Ability to teach a variety of circus skills to wide age-range of youth
• Ability to actively communicate with CE management and leadership
• We can train you to expand your circus skill set as a Teaching Artist

Compensation:
Coaching rate commensurate with experience teaching a variety of circus skills

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Please submit a Letter of Interest and Resume to info@circesteem.org to be considered for this position.

Volunteering

The continued support of our friends and family make all this possible. Here are some ways you can help!

Homework & Circus Work

Our free after-school tutoring program is in need of volunteer tutors to help students from 2nd – 10th grade, as they work on their homework or other academic enrichment activities. This program meets on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm.

Apply Here

(No end date for apps/rolling consideration)

Performances

Performances at CircEsteem happen twice a year (Winter and Spring) and are always in need of help with Costumes, Sets, Lights and Sound. Support our young performers and add some razzle dazzle.

Volunteer