Teaching Artist - Improv

THEATRE PHILADELPHIA; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The Unscripted Project is hiring Teaching Artists for the 2026-2027 School Year in Philadelphia. This flexible, paid position is ideal for experienced improv performers or educators who care about equitable education and youth development.

Training retreat on August 30, 2026, in-person teaching within public schools. Role emphasizes trauma-informed practices, cultural responsiveness, and enthusiasm for engaging diverse youth.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching improv or performing arts to school-aged youth.
• Strong classroom presence and ability to engage diverse students.
• Interest in trauma-informed education and culturally responsive teaching.
• Passionate, energetic, and committed to equitable arts education.

Responsibilities

• Attend a mandatory in-person Training Retreat on Sunday, August 30th 2026.
• Facilitate in-person improv curriculum in Philadelphia public schools (middle and/or high school).
• Collaborate with staff to adapt curriculum to student needs.
• Track and reflect on student growth in communication, collaboration, and confidence.
• Teach weekly classes for a 10-week residency (schedule determined before semester begins).
• Optional: teach corporate professional development workshops.

Skills

Improv teaching

Classroom presence

Trauma-informed education

Culturally responsive teaching

Youth mental wellness

Spanish-speaking

K-12 education background

Job description

About us:

The Unscripted Project is a Philadelphia-based nonprofit that empowers young people by developing their social-emotional and interpersonal skills through the transformative power of improv. We partner with public middle and high schools to deliver 10-week, in-school improv residencies, taught by professional teaching artists.

Job Description:

We’re hiring Teaching Artists for our 2026-2027 School Year. This is a flexible, paid position ideal for experienced improv performers or educators who care deeply about equitable education and creative youth development.

• Attend a mandatory in-person Training Retreat on Sunday, August 30th 2026
• Facilitate Unscripted’s in-person improv curriculum in Philadelphia public schools (middle and/or high school level)
• Collaborate with staff and co-teachers to adapt and evolve curriculum to meet student needs
• Track and reflect on student growth in communication, collaboration, and confidence
• Teach weekly classes for a 10-week residency (schedule determined before semester begins)
• Optional: Opportunities may also arise to teach corporate professional development workshops

This role will be paid competitive hourly rates and be in person. There will be opportunities to continue teaching and working with us after the school year ends.

What we are looking for:

• Experience teaching improv or performing arts to school-aged youth
• Strong classroom presence and the ability to engage students from diverse backgrounds
• Interest or background in trauma-informed education, culturally responsive teaching, or youth mental wellness
• Passionate, energetic, and committed to equitable access to arts education
• Additional background in K–12 education, psychology, or social work is a plus
• Spanish-speaking applicants strongly encouraged to apply

The Unscripted Project encourages people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

We are so excited to meet you soon. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions about the job, our organization, or anything else to [e-mail]