Part-Time Education Assistant — Queer Youth Theater

National Queer Theater; New York (NY); 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

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.