Jesse Collett has been teaching theatre for Jeffco District in Colorado. He is also the Theatre Director for Catlwalk Theatre Company which has been entertaining the public with really great productions since 1983. Here is what he shared with us.
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| Jesse Collett |
What's your typical work day look like?
I wake up around 5:30am and get ready for work. I try to leave my house around 6:30am to be early to work. My motto for timeliness is "Early is on time, on time is late and late is unacceptable". After I get to work I prepare for the day. I teach my classes.
Best thing about the job
The absolute best thing is working with students. Having the opportunity to build relationships, and encourage everyone to grow and be better humans brings me back to work day after day.
Worst thing about the job
The hardest thing about the job is probably some of the nations support structures of education. For example underfunding etc. This is an important job and sometimes it doesn't seem to be valued that way!
Interview Date
May 1
Career Duration
This is my 5th year.
Stress Level
I think that it falls within that range and shifts to the ends of the spectrum daily. Some days (or moments) it is very high stress, others it is medium or low.
Hours Sitting
very few (normally) during the pandemic we sit a lot more. I would say 2 hours a day?
Hours Moving
Normally around 12 hours a day
Hours Standing
10 hours.
Daily Hours
6:30am-6pm
Weekend Hours
9am-4pm for tech Saturdays where we build the set
Best Personality Type for the job
Perseverant, Passionate, Excited, Optimistic
Shift
Varies
License
Theatre Education k-12, CTE Performing Arts
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree (I am currently getting my masters degree in directing from Roosevelt University in Chicago.
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