Teaching Artist: School Programs & Residencies

Childrens Theatre Company; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Children's Theatre Company seeks engaging Teaching Artists with consistent daytime availability to lead school-based workshops, residencies, and other Education & Engagement programming.

Teaching Artists facilitate meaningful theatre experiences in schools, community settings, and at CTC, helping students build confidence, creativity, and communication skills through drama, storytelling, and collaborative activities.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of theatre education and arts-integrated teaching.
• Able to independently facilitate workshops for varied ages.
• Commitment to inclusive, equitable arts education.

Responsibilities

• Lead theatre workshops, school residencies, classroom visits, and other educational programming during daytime hours.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans using creative drama, improvisation, storytelling, movement, and theatre-based learning.
• Adapt instructional content to meet the goals, age groups, and learning needs of participating students and partner organizations.
• Collaborate with Education & Engagement staff to plan and deliver high-quality school and community programming.
• Represent CTC professionally while working in schools and partner organizations.

Skills

Theatre education

Facilitation

Classroom management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

CPR/AED/First Aid certification

Job description

Children's Theatre Company seeks engaging Teaching Artists with consistent daytime availability to lead school-based workshops, residencies, and other Education & Engagement programming.

Teaching Artists facilitate meaningful theatre experiences in schools, community settings, and at CTC, helping students build confidence, creativity, and communication skills through drama, storytelling, and collaborative activities.