HIRING Education Assistant

National Queer Theater; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 13,776,000 - 14,878,080; Part time

Job summary

National Queer Theater in New York City seeks a part-time Education Assistant to support Staging Pride: Queer Youth Theater at the Hetrick-Martin Institute. The role focuses on recruitment, curriculum development, and evaluating the program for LGBTQ+ teens.

You will assist Teaching Artists, plan field trips and Masterclasses, and help coordinate community initiatives with the Artistic Director. Hybrid schedule: 2 in-person days in NYC and 1–2 remote days; 10 hours/week, typically 4–7pm Mon/Wed.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience teaching at-risk youth.
• Experience working directly with LGBTQ+ youth preferred.
• Knowledge of public schools, nonprofit arts, and social services in NYC.
• Organized, works well independently and collaborates with others.
• Experience and passion for LGBTQ issues, community organizing, and performing arts are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruitment, selection, curriculum development, and evaluation for Staging Pride: Queer Youth Theater after school program.
• Assist Teaching Artists for Staging Pride: Queer Youth Theater program inside and outside of the classroom.
• Plan and coordinate field trips and Masterclasses.
• Support planning and production of student-devised performances.
• Coordinate other community initiatives with the Artistic Director. Attend NQT events and outside plays.

Skills

Experience teaching

LGBTQ youth engagement

Public NYC schools knowledge

Independent & collaborative

LGBTQ+ advocacy & arts

Job description

Support Queer Artists, Activists, and Youth

ABOUT NQT'S EDUCATION ASSISTANT

Obie Award-winning National Queer Theater seeks part-time Education Assistant to assist with Staging Pride: Queer Youth Theater, a free after school drama program for LGBTQ+ teens in NYC at the Hetrick-Martin Institute (2 Astor Place, New York, NY).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in recruitment, selection, curriculum development, and evaluation for Staging Pride: Queer Youth Theater after school program.
• Assist Teaching Artists for Staging Pride: Queer Youth Theater program inside and outside of the classroom.
• Plan and coordinate field trips and Masterclasses.
• Support planning and production of student-devised performances.
• Coordinate other community initiatives with the Artistic Director. Attend NQT events and outside plays.

WORK HOURS

Part-time (10 hours per week/ Occasional nights) In-person classes typically 4-7pm Mondays and Wednesdays

Hybrid- working in-person in New York City 2 days per week and working remotely 1-2 days per week, depending on events.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• At least 1 year experience teaching at-risk youth.
• Experience working directly with LGBTQ+ youth preferred.
• Knowledge of public schools, nonprofit arts, and social services in NYC.
• Organized, works well independently and collaborates with others
• Experience and passion for LGBTQ issues, community organizing, and performing arts are strongly preferred.

DURATION

Start January 2, 2026

SALARY

$20 per hour for 10 hours per week.

APPLICATION

We are accepting applications until on DEC 1st

Once the application window has closed, we will conduct interviews as an opportunity for National Queer Theater to learn more about you and for you to learn more about National Queer Theater.

The final decision will be made by the end of December,