Summer Classroom Assistant
About The Position
Summer Theatre Classroom Assistants are vital support staff for our summer programming, working with Lead Theatre Classroom Teaching Artists to deliver theatre-based curriculum to students from Kindergarten to high school. The position is one of responsibility, social maturity, and kindness. This position hopes to inspire the next generation of performing arts Teaching Artists through active and engaging responsibilities. Summer programming runs Monday – Friday from June 15-July 31, 2026. The Monday-Friday summer workday is structured around the hours of 8:30 am – 4 pm. On each Monday, there is an all staff meeting from 7:45 – 8:30 am. Classroom Assistants balance their workday between pre/post class duties and providing active support to classroom teachers and guest artists, working up to 36 hours per week. Applicants are cautioned not to expect more than two weeks of employment.
Requirements
- Applicants must be at least 16 years old and have completed their Junior year of high school by the start of summer programming
- For weeks for which you are applying, you must be available Monday – Friday from 8:30am-4pm.
Nice To Haves
- Theatre knowledge and experience is a plus
- Improv knowledge and experience is a plus
- A strong interest and experience in childcare is a plus
- A strong interest and experience in working with young people is a plus
Responsibilities
- Support Lead Theatre Classroom Teaching Artists within the classroom with delivery of curriculum, classroom management, and most importantly creating a supportive, fun, positive learning environment
- Participate fully in all theatre-based classroom activities
- Support Lead Theatre Classroom Teaching Artists in identifying and leading theatre-based warmup activities
- Support full time staff and other Teaching Artists by working daily duties that include staffing student drop off and pick up and monitoring lunch and free play time
- Classroom Assistants actively participate within all class activities/events and facilitate student engagement and success.
- Modeling professionalism, strong time management skills, and collaboration
Benefits
- Sick time accruals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
