Teaching Artist

Overview

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Department/Team: Education & Community Programs

Position

Reports To:

Deanna Martinez, Education & Community Programs Director

Work Location: 155 Mercer St / various locations (in-person)

FLSA Classification: Contract/Hourly

Pay Range: $50/hour for teaching time, $24/hour for prep time. Payment may vary depending on contract

Final date to receive applications: June 12th at midnight for priority consideration; applications accepting on a rolling basis

You can apply from your phone by texting "Teaching Artist" to

Founded in 1963 and recipient of the 1990 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, Seattle Rep remains one of the country’s leading not-for-profit regional theaters. Bold stories, brilliant artists, and passionate audiences come together to shape each season at Seattle Rep, which includes everything from new play workshops to world premieres, celebrated classics, and recent Broadway hits. Over the decades, we’ve launched landmark productions, provided training opportunities to generations of youth and emerging theater practitioners, and built programs that expand access to theater for audiences of all ages from across our diverse community.

We are powered by a year-round staff of professionals who are passionate about making theater that matters, and we believe that their best work happens when everyone feels seen and valued. This culture is fully reflected in our:

Mission

Seattle Rep collaborates with extraordinary artists to create productions and programs that reflect and elevate the diverse cultures, perspectives, and life experiences of our region.

Vision

Theater at the heart of public life

Values

Artistic Vitality, Sustainability, Generous and Inclusive Practices

Seattle Rep is seeking Teaching Artists to lead Young Rep (students aged 13-20) and Rep Pro (students 18+) classes. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and candidates are reviewed and offered assignments as program needs arise. Assignments offers are dependent on program demand, scheduling needs, individual expertise, and availability.

Teaching Artists develop curriculum and provide theatre instruction to students aged 13-20 and/or adult students who are seeking to grow their professional skillset. Areas of instruction may include stage acting, on-camera acting, design, stage management, movement, puppetry, physical comedy, play writing, devising, and more. Seattle Rep seeks to program classes that are challenging and unique, so applicants are encouraged to list their qualifications/areas of expertise in detail.

This is a contract position and not considered staff.

• Develop and implement curriculum for students aged 13-20 (Young Rep) or adult students (Rep Pro).
• Support program goals by tailoring instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with fellow teaching artists, education support people, and program staff.
• Build and maintain positive rapport with students.
• Collaborate with Education & Community Programs department staff to support program delivery and alignment.

Organizational Culture & Equity

Contribute positively to the organization’s culture, embodying Seattle Rep’s mission, vision, and values.

Foster community amongst students

• Commitment to cultivating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace via decisive action including consistently seeking out opportunities for self and community improvement in the areas of racial equity, accessibility, gender inclusivity, and cultural sensitivity.
• Bachelor's Degree or at least one year of relevant field experience teaching Theatre Education
• In-depth knowledge of areas of theatre and the ability to teach effectively
• Ability to pass a background check
• Reliable transportation to get to Seattle Center
• Proficiency in email communication
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• Experience teaching students aged 13-20 and/or adult students
• Experience working in the Seattle theatre community and/or theatre communities in other locations
• CPR/First Aid certification

Seattle Rep is excited…