Teaching Assistant

CHILDRENS THEATRE COMPANY•Minneapolis, MN

5d•$17 - $17

About The Position

Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Summer Theatre Arts Training Teaching Assistant for our summer programming. This is a temporary summer position with a Monday through Friday schedule, starting on June 3, 2026 with employment continuing until August 21, 2026 This role will likely average 40 hours per week. This temporary role is not benefit eligible. The Teaching Assistant role requires someone who works well with children, is collaborative, customer/student focused, and who has the ability to positively contribute to an anti-racist/anti-bias organization. Applicants for this role should have robust problem-solving, communication, and critical thinking skills. CTC is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and justice in our organization and our community, and thus we seek a broad spectrum of employees. We strongly encourage and welcome applicants who are Black, Indigenous or People of Color, as well as those who are from other underrepresented communities. Led by Artistic Director Rick Dildine and Managing Director Ryan French, Children's Theatre Company (CTC) is the nation’s leading theatre for multigenerational audiences and is one of the 25 largest producing theatres in the United States. A winner of the Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, CTC creates extraordinary theatre experiences that educate, challenge and inspire young people. It has set standards of excellence in the quality of its productions, commitment to new work, and innovative education and community partnerships. CTC is dedicated to increasing equity, diversity and inclusion in our audiences, our programs and in all of our hiring for staff, artists, and recruiting of board members. CTC is committed to a future where our theatre is a home for all people, all families, and is truly reflective of our community. We are also committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination. CTC prohibits discrimination in employment against any employee or job applicant because of that person’s race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local human rights commission or any other legally protected status. CTC’s Theatre Arts Training (TAT) program provides high-quality process-based theatre education to students ages 5-18 with beginning through pre-professional offerings. TAT offers Fall, Winter, and Spring class sessions, school break and summer camps, audition workshops, a four-year high school training program, and two productions each year. As Inclusion is a core value to CTC, TAT makes intentional programmatic choices to ensure access and representation for people of all ability, ethnicity, economic statues, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Teaching Assistants are responsible for assisting the lead teaching team for summer camps. CTC has camps in Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Responsible for facilitation of extended care programming and class preparation including assisting the lead teaching team with curriculum development, small group work, and classroom management. Responsible for monitoring student arrivals and departures and implementing safety procedures. Responsible for additional office and administrative tasks as assigned. Teaching Assistants may be given opportunities to solo-lead classroom activities under supervision and guidance from CTC teaching or administration staff. Teaching Assistants may be assigned to camps are our Minneapolis or Saint Paul locations.

Requirements

Adaptability - Ability to adapt to rapid pace in a changing workplace
Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Collaboration – Ability to work with others and be a positive team member contributing to a positive culture
Communication – Ability to express oneself clearly in interactions with others and to understand what others are expressing
Coping under pressure – Ability to maintain a calm demeanor and make sound decisions in the face of high stress situations
Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Customer Service – Knowledge of principles and practices for providing customer services, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction
Decision Making – Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures
Inclusive – Skill and value of providing equal access of opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized
Organization – Ability to manage highly detailed logistics for multiple projects simultaneously
Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous
Positivity – Ability to maintain an energetic and positive demeanor in a variety of different circumstances
Professionalism – Demonstration of personal accountability and effective work habits, and an understanding of the impact of communication and professional image; acting with integrity and ethical behavior with the interest of the community in mind
Project Management - Ability to organize and direct a project to completion
Demonstrated experience in youth programming and/or theatre education
Demonstrated skill in relating to and communicating with youth
A commitment to ethical conduct in all respects of the work environment
A commitment to creating a just, equitable and inclusive work environment
A commitment to the protection of confidential information to which this position has access

Responsibilities

Assisting Education Department/programming
Initiate and implement vision for TAT programs building on existing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion
Collaborate with Associate Teaching Artists to support the needs of the classrooms
Assist education staff with office and administrative tasks as assigned
Facilitate programming for extended care and sensory break room
Assist in adjustments to program content for each classroom
Collaborate with all staff in the furtherance of CTC’s goal of being an anti-racist/anti-bias theatre that works towards Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Encourage and empower everyone to speak out against racist and/or biased workplace practices and policies
Positively contribute to the ACT One platform, creating a future where our theatre is a home for all people, all families, reflective of our community