Teaching Assistant

Position: Teaching Assistant

Department: Education & Engagement

Reports to: School Partnerships and Programs Manager, Engagement Programs Manager, ADC Youth Programs Manager, Adrienne Dillard-Coons Director of Education & Engagement

Classification: Casual, Non-Exempt   

Compensation: $21.30/hour

Application Review Begins: Applications accepted on rolling base, however candidates are reviewed as positions become available.

Position Summary:

Seattle Children’s Theatre is seeking Teaching Assistants who provide instructional and classroom support for students ages 3.5–18 across a wide range of SCT education and engagement programming. Teaching Assistants support classes, camps, workshops, and residencies held at the theatre, in schools, and in community-based settings.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and candidates are reviewed and hired as program needs arise. If hired, assignments are offered based on program demand, scheduling needs, individual expertise, and availability.

About SCT:

Seattle Children's Theatre (SCT) has served more than 4 million children since its founding in 1975 through professional theatre and arts education in the Puget Sound region and beyond. Our mission is to provide children of all ages access to professional theatre, with a focus on new works and theatre education.

SCT is committed to equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion in all areas of our work. We encourage applicants of all races, ethnicities, religions, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, and backgrounds to apply. We value nontraditional career paths and transferable skills.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:  

Instruction and Student Experience

• Assists with culturally responsive, age-appropriate theatre instruction for students ages 3.5–18.
• Collaborate with professional teaching artists for all assigned classes, camps, workshops, and/or residencies.
• Utilize positive and developmentally appropriate classroom management techniques to support student learning and safety.
• Aids with classroom and instructional materials prior to the start of classes, camps, workshops, or residencies.

Communication & Collaboration

• Collaborate and communicate effectively with Teaching Artists, educators, and program staff.
• Build and maintain positive rapport with students, guardians, teachers, school partners, and community stakeholders. 

Administrative & Professional Responsibilities 

• Maintain accurate and timely records as required, including attendance and student medical or emergency information.
• Attend required faculty meetings, orientations, and professional development opportunities.
• Represent Seattle Children’s Theatre education programs professionally at SCT and in the broader community.

Organizational Culture & Equity

• Actively participate in equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion (EDAI) initiatives, including staff meetings and training.
• Contribute positively to the organization’s culture, embodying SCT’s mission, vision, and values.
• Adapt to evolving departmental needs by supporting additional projects or programs as required.

Qualifying Skills:

We recognize that experience can come from many places. This reflects our commitment to skills-based hiring, which focuses on a candidate’s ability to perform essential job functions—regardless of whether those skills we