Teaching Artist - School Programs & Residencies

CHILDRENS THEATRE COMPANY•Minneapolis, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Children's Theatre Company seeks engaging, adaptable Teaching Artists with consistent daytime availability to lead school-based workshops, residencies, and other Education & Engagement programming. Teaching Artists facilitate age-appropriate theatre experiences in schools, community settings, and at CTC. Through creative drama, storytelling, improvisation, movement, and collaborative theatre activities, they help students build confidence, creativity, communication skills, and connections to the performing arts. The role requires strong classroom facilitation skills, flexibility, and the ability to work independently while representing CTC in educational and community settings. Teaching Artists develop and implement lesson plans consistent with CTC's educational philosophy and pedagogical practices. They must follow CTC's child protection policies and procedures and create safe, inclusive, and accessible learning environments for all participants. Work takes place primarily in K–12 schools, community partner locations, and CTC classrooms and studios. Flexible weekday daytime availability is required, with assignments scheduled according to school and program needs. Teaching Artists travel to participating schools and partner locations around the Twin Cities metro area and may transport classroom materials to and from CTC and partner sites. Additional evening, weekend, or summer teaching opportunities may be offered depending on availability and program needs. Compensation is $40 per teaching hour and $25 per hour for preparation and meetings. Mileage reimbursement is available upon request.

Requirements

Strong understanding of theatre education, creative drama, and/or arts-integrated teaching practices.
Ability to independently facilitate engaging workshops and lessons for students of varying ages and abilities.
Strong classroom management and group facilitation skills.
Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to adapt lesson plans and activities to different classroom environments and student needs.
Ability to collaborate with classroom teachers, school administrators, community partners, and fellow Teaching Artists.
Commitment to accessible, equitable, and culturally responsive arts education.
Ability to represent CTC professionally in a variety of educational settings.
Experience teaching, facilitating, or leading theatre-based activities with children and/or youth.
Demonstrated ability to create engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and with varied learning needs.
Experience managing groups of students in classroom, workshop, or rehearsal settings.
Experience working independently and collaboratively in educational or community-based environments.
CPR/AED/First Aid certification is required as determined by CTC; training will be provided for candidates who do not already possess certification.
Commitment to CTC's mission, vision, and educational values; ethical conduct, confidentiality, and professional accountability; equitable arts education and positive youth development.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in K–12 school settings, childcare settings, or facilitating school-based arts residencies.
Experience developing curriculum or integrating theatre into academic subjects.
Experience working with classroom teachers, school districts, or community organizations.
Background in theatre, education, creative drama, storytelling, improvisation, or related fields.
Experience adapting instruction for students with disabilities or other access needs.

Responsibilities

Lead theatre workshops, school residencies, classroom visits, and other educational programming during daytime hours.
Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans using creative drama, improvisation, storytelling, movement, and theatre-based learning.
Adapt instructional content to the goals, age groups, and learning needs of participating students and partner organizations.
Facilitate activities that encourage creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, communication, and self-expression.
Work with classroom teachers and school staff to support student engagement and connect theatre activities to educational goals when appropriate.
Adjust instruction and facilitation strategies for varying classroom sizes, schedules, and learning environments.
Collaborate with Education & Engagement staff to plan and deliver school and community programming.
Represent CTC professionally in schools and partner organizations, and communicate effectively with teachers, co-teachers, teaching assistants, administrators, students, and CTC staff.
Arrive prepared with lesson plans, teaching materials, and an understanding of program objectives.
Participate in collecting and reporting student attendance, program evaluations, and other data as needed.
Participate in planning meetings, training, and professional development as required.
Support additional CTC classes, workshops, camps, or events based on program needs and availability.
Follow CTC child protection policies, safety procedures, and student supervision expectations.
Create welcoming and inclusive learning environments that respect students' identities, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities.
Use age-appropriate classroom management and positive student engagement strategies.
Collaborate with CTC staff to further anti-racist and anti-bias practices and Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and support CTC's ACT One commitments and equitable access to theatre education.