21st Century Lead Teaching Artist Assistant (TAA)-Rolling Hills

Dramatic Education Inc; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Part time

Job summary

Dramatic Education, Inc. is an educational arts company providing arts enrichment for K–12 students with over 60 partner schools and programs.

The Lead Teaching Artist Assistant supports 21st CCLC activities, delivering literacy, math, and S.T.R.E.A.M.-based enrichment through small-group instruction and collaborative planning with school staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate’s degree or higher preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience with children in an educational or childcare setting.
• Strong classroom management and ability to work with students in grades K–8.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Must pass Level 2 background check and drug screening.
• Dependable, organized, and detail-oriented with reliable transportation.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, student-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide small-group instruction, tutoring, and homework help.
• Assist with classroom management to maintain a safe, structured environment.
• Supervise students during transitions, meals, and activities.
• Collaborate with program staff and teachers to align activities with student needs.
• Support project-based learning, arts integration, and youth development.
• Assist with attendance tracking, data collection, and reporting.
• Build positive relationships to promote attendance and social-emotional growth.
• Participate in required training and staff meetings.

Skills

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Dependable

Student engagement

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s degree or higher preferred

Job description

21st Century Lead Teaching Artist Assistant (TAA)-Rolling Hills

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Category Education

Description

Lead Teaching Artist Assistant (TAA) Description

Dramatic Education, Inc. is an educational arts company established to provide high-quality arts and enrichment programming for school-age students. The program develops and enriches cognitive, physical, social, and cultural skills for children in grades K–12. Annually, Dramatic Education serves over 5,000 individuals across more than 60 schools and community organizations. Since 2010, the organization has implemented developmentally appropriate programs that support academic achievement and whole-child development.

Teaching Artist Assistant (TAA) – 21st CCLC Lead Teaching Artist Assistant (TAA) provides direct support to actively participating students in before-school, after-school, and summer programming, assisting in the implementation of academic and enrichment activities aligned with the approved 21st CCLC grant plan, school-day learning objectives, and program performance goals.

This position supports student achievement and social-emotional development through small group instruction, arts-integrated enrichment, and structured supervision, while ensuring a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment. The Teaching Artist Assistant reports to the Site Coordinator and works collaboratively with Site Coordinators, teachers, instructional staff, enrichment partners, and school personnel to support high-quality program delivery and student engagement.

Lead Teaching Artist Assistant (TAA)

Salary: $19.30 per hour, Grant Funded

Core Responsibilities

The Teaching Artist Assistant supports the delivery of academic and enrichment programming aligned with 21st CCLC goals, including literacy, mathematics, and S.T.R.E.A.M.-based activities.

• The Teaching Artist Assistant provides small group instruction, tutoring, and homework assistance to reinforce school-day learning and improve student outcomes.
• The Teaching Artist Assistant assists with classroom management to maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment for all students.
• The Teaching Artist Assistant supervises students during transitions, meals, and program activities, ensuring safety, compliance, and appropriate behavior at all times.
• The Teaching Artist Assistant collaborates with program staff and school-day teachers to align enrichment activities with identified student needs and academic priorities.
• The Teaching Artist Assistant supports project-based learning, arts integration, cultural enrichment, and youth development activities that increase student engagement.
• The Teaching Artist Assistant assists with attendance tracking, data collection, and reporting to support program accountability and grant compliance.
• The Teaching Artist Assistant builds positive relationships with students to support consistent attendance, engagement, and social-emotional growth.
• The Teaching Artist Assistant participates in required training, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development to support program quality and effectiveness.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma required, Associate’s degree or higher in education or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting.
• Demonstrated classroom management skills and ability to work effectively with students in grades K–8.
• CPR and First Aid Certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to successfully complete a Level 2 background check and drug screening.
• Candidates must be dependable, organized, and detail-oriented, with reliable transportation.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team in a fast-paced, student-centered environment.

Job Type: Part-time

Hours

Monday through Friday

• Before-school hours: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
• After-school hours: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Summer programming hours may vary based on site needs
• Flexible scheduling options may include before-school, after-school, or split shifts

Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $19.30 per hour
• Compensation is based on assigned schedule across before-school, after-school, and summer programming, including required staff development hours.

Position Requirements

Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time

Salary $19.30 per hour, Grant Funded

Position Before and After-school Teacher (Counselor)

Open Date 7/29/2026

Location Rolling Hills Elementary

About the Organization

Dramatic Education, Inc. is an educational arts company that was established to meet the need of providing arts education for school age students. The program provides experiences that develop and enrich cognitive, physical, social, and cultural skills for all school-age children. We specialize in before and after-school programs, in-school and teacher workshops in implementing Arts and Education.
Annually, Dramatic Education currently services over 5,000 individuals through its arts enrichment programs in over (60) sixty schools and organizations. Since 2004, Dramatic Education, Inc. has implemented school-age programs that are developmentally appropriate for kindergarten through twelfth grade.

This position is currently accepting applications.