Teaching Artist

City Theatre Company•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

City Theatre Company, Pittsburgh’s leading professional theater dedicated to new plays, seeks to hire Teaching Artists to support its Young Playwrights and Arts Access programs. This part-time, contract-based role is part of a roster of Teaching Artists within the Education department and reports to the Director of Education and Accessibility (Katie Trupiano). Teaching Artists are key collaborators in City Theatre’s work with students, facilitating creative writing, playmaking, and theatre-based learning experiences that center youth voice, creativity, and collaboration. Through in-school residencies, workshops, and project-based programs, Teaching Artists help guide the development of original student work and contribute to City Theatre’s broader engagement with schools and communities across southwestern Pennsylvania.

Requirements

Ability to commute to and from classroom locations throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance
Pennsylvania State Police Request for Criminal Records Check
Federal Criminal History Record Information (CHRI)

Nice To Haves

Experience working with students with disabilities is strongly valued for Arts Access Teaching Artists

Responsibilities

Facilitate creative writing, playmaking, and theatre-based learning experiences for middle and high school students across southwestern Pennsylvania.
Facilitate inclusive, theatre-based learning experiences designed for students with disabilities, adapting curriculum to meet a wide range of needs and learning styles with most residencies occurring within the city of Pittsburgh.
Collaborate with classroom teachers and City Theatre staff to create responsive, student-centered learning environments that prioritize creativity, collaboration, and youth voice.
Partner with another Teaching Artist for the duration of the residency (for Arts Access Teaching Artists).
Collaborate with classroom teachers and support staff to create accessible, responsive learning environments that prioritize student expression, engagement, and participation (for Arts Access Teaching Artists).