Touring Studio Teacher
About Crossroads Live North America
Crossroads Live is the first company to bring together the world’s top producers of live entertainment under one banner. With offices in London, New York, Washington, D.C., Sydney, and Melbourne—our global platform ensures the best-loved titles from Broadway and the West End can be embraced by audiences throughout our home territories as well as continental Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Mainland China.
Although Crossroads Live North America is part of a global company—we’re firmly and dedicatedly local, on the ground, and hands-on. We believe that there's nothing quite like the transformative power of theater. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment where all contributions are valued, honored, and supported. As a theatrical production company, each night, we see how theater can entertain but also how it brings people together. We proudly bring the magic of Broadway to towns and cities, big and small, from coast to coast.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a Studio Teacher/Wrangler for year 3 of ANNIE. The primary responsibility will be to manage and supervise Juvenile Performers during performances. The right candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the educational and overall well-being of all minors on tour.
While the primary duty is acting as a Child Wrangler, we are specifically looking for a Studio Teacher who will be on retainer to perform in-person duties in cities and states that require such services.
What You’ll Do
Child Advocacy:
Serve as a child advocate for all minors on tour, ensuring their well-being and rights are protected.
Ensure all minors working on tour have the necessary work permits.
Monitor and enforce the number of hours minors can work based on their age, including time for schooling and breaks.
Stay informed about and enforce child labor laws and regulations.
Educational Duties:
Ensure compliance with certain city or state regulations by providing in-person schooling to Juvenile Performers where needed.
Schedule school hours, meal breaks, and free time for minors to ensure they adhere to legal work hour restrictions when required.
Be able to teach multiple subjects and grade levels, as needed.
Encourage minors to take their schooling seriously, even amidst the excitement of working on tour.
Address challenges related to minors not bringing or engaging in schoolwork. Collaboration and Coordination:
Work with Stage and Company Managers to balance performing schedules with educational and legal requirements.
Collect and return Juvenile Performers to their responsible parent or guardian at the beginning and end of rehearsals and performances.
Accompany the Juvenile Performers wherever they go on the premises from arrival until they leave with an approved adult.
Facilitate all movements of the Juvenile Performers during rehearsals and performances, ensuring their timely presence for preperformance preparation and stage entrances and exits.
Develop and maintain a friendly, supportive, and professional relationship with the minors and their guardians.
Maintain communication with guardians on how they can support their child’s successful performance.
Be familiar with emergency evacuation procedures and, if necessary, ensure the safe evacuation of the minors from the building.
Health and Safety:
Ensure the safety and well-being of Juvenile Performers while at the theater. • Be aware of and manage any health issues as communicated by the guardians, such as special diets, allergies, and medication.
Qualifications
Obtain and maintain an elementary and secondary teaching credential, and a child labor laws license from the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE).
Experience in teaching or child advocacy roles, preferably in entertainment settings. • Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.
Knowledge of theatrical production or a keen interest in the arts is an advantage. What Success Looks Like:
Ensuring the well-being and educational compliance of all minors on tour. • Providing seamless support to the production team and Juvenile Performers. • Effectively communicating across teams and with guardians.
Consistently maintaining accurate records and adhering to legal requirements. • Proactively collaborating with other departments and supporting the smooth operation of performances.
Location: Various touring locations across North America
Hours: Full-time with weekend and evening work expected
Salary: Wrangler: $850 per week // On-call Teacher Retainer: $225 per week // $65.00 per hour when providing in-person services (this includes field trips)
To Apply
Please send your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and excitement for the role to careers.na@xroadslive.com. Use the subject line: [Your Name, Studio Teacher @ Xroads ].
