Teaching Artist

Overview

Position: Teaching Artist

Department: Education & Engagement

Reports to: Program Manager (Drama School/Engagement/Schools)

Classification: Seasonal, Part-time, Non-Exempt

Instructional Salary/Hour: $30.00 - $50.00

Non-Instructional Salary/Hour: $19.97

We are currently seeking Teaching Artists to support school-year camps and classes. We are considering applications on a rolling basis, and hiring as needed. Teaching Artists provide professional arts instruction for students ages 3.5 – 18 and receive teaching assignments within a wide variety of programming that SCT provides, including workshops and residencies in schools and community centers as well as classes and camps at the theatre or a partnership location.

Teaching artists should have experience in developing and executing theatre education curriculum (acting, musical theatre, movement/dance, improv, physical comedy, stage makeup, creative drama), classroom management skills, and have reliable transportation. Teaching Artists receive class assignments on a rolling basis through our Drama School, Engagement, and School programs dependent on expertise, demand, availability and program schedule. Teaching Artists may be asked to provide mentorship and support for our emerging professionals, which include interns, classroom assistants, apprentice and fellows.

Seattle Children’s Theatre (SCT) has served more than 4 million children through professional theatre and arts education in the Puget Sound region and beyond. SCT is committed to diversity and inclusivity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status.

We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.

Data shows that women and BIPOC candidates are less likely to apply if they do not meet all listed qualifications. Our job descriptions are general overviews, not a mandatory, comprehensive list. If you meet some of the experience and qualifications and share SCT’s values, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

• Provides culturally responsive instruction for students
• Provides professional teaching artistry for all assigned classes, camps, workshops, and/or residencies
• Uses positive classroom management techniques for all students
• Develops, writes, evaluates, and implements curriculum on behalf of SCT programs
• Prepares classroom and materials prior to the start of class or workshop
• Collaborates and communicates with other teaching artists and educators
• Communicates and builds rapport with students, guardians, staff, teachers, and stakeholders
• Maintains accurate records as required, including attendance and student medical and emergency information
• Represents education programs at SCT and in the larger community
• Mentors interns, classroom assistants, apprentices, and fellows
• Attends professional development opportunities
• Attends faculty and orientation meetings
• Collaborates with program manager(s)
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree or a minimum of two years of work experience in related field
• Minimum of one-year experience teaching theatre education with youth
• Preferred candidates with experience working with all ages or interest in learning
• Strong classroom management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to cultural awareness in the classroom is highly valued
• Bilingual or multilingual communication skills are highly valued
• Instructional knowledge for students with physical and developmental disabilities is highly valued
• Ability to pass a full background check
• Reliable mode of transportation for school residencies and workshops
• Must be available for orientation and training

The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. We will make reasonable accommodations…