Teaching Assistant - Seasonal

Position: Teaching Assistant

Department: Education & Engagement

Reports to: Director of Education & Engagement Department Program Managers

Classification: Parttime NonExempt

Salary/Hour: $19.97/hr

Position Summary:

The Teaching Assistant serves as instructional class support for students ages 3.5 18 within a wide variety of arts and applied theatre programming that SCT provides including workshops and residencies in schools and community centers as well as classes and camps at the theatre. The Teaching Assistant receives specific program assignments on a rolling basis through our Drama School Engagement and School programs dependent on expertise demand availability and program schedule. As SCTs Education & Engagement Department expands its reach we are particularly interested in Teaching Assistants with bilingual and/or multilingual skills who can support curriculum for students from nonEnglish speaking homes and backgrounds.

About SCT:

Since its inception in 1975 the Seattle Childrens Theatre (SCT) has served more than 4 million children through professional theatre and arts education in the Puget Sound region and beyond. Seattle Childrens Theatre Mission Statement: To provide children of all ages with access to professional theatre with a focus on new works and theatre education. We are at a key evolutionary moment in our history and are looking to collaborate with people who are attracted by the opportunity to contribute to the future of theatre for young audiences. At SCT we value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are committed to diversity in all areas of our work and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identify or expression age national origin marital status citizenship disability and veteran status. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.

Data shows that women and BIPOC candidates more frequently do not apply to a job because they dont feel that they meet all of the qualifications listed. Our job descriptions are general overviews not a mandatory comprehensive list. If you meet some of the experience and desired qualifications and you share SCTs values and support our mission we encourage you to apply. As part of our ongoing commitment to a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace we are invested in building teams with a wide variety of backgrounds identities and experiences.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists in providing culturally responsive instruction for students
• Collaborates with Teaching Artists to provide professional teaching artistry for all assigned classes camps workshops and/or residencies
• Utilizes positive classroom management techniques for all students
• Aids in the development writing evaluation and implementation of curriculum on behalf of SCT Programs
• Assists in the preparation of the classroom and materials prior to the start of class or workshops
• Occasionally leads class
• Collaborates and communicates with other teaching artists and educators
• Communicates and builds a relationship of trust with students guardians staff teachers and stakeholders
• Helps maintain accurate records as required including attendance and student medical and emergency information
• Represents education programs at SCT and in the larger community
• Attends professional development opportunities
• Attends faculty and orientation meetings
• Collaborates with program manager(s)
• Other duties as assigned

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree or a minimum of one year of work experience in related field.
• Dedication to theatre education and/or theatre for young audiences.
• Commitment to social justice work and interest in public health.
• Familiarity with using Microsoft Outlook Teams Word and Zoom.
• Strong communication organizational time management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage and direct multiple tasks concurrently and provide follow through.
• Highly organized strong attention to detail.
• Growth mindset encourages and responds to feedback around instruction.
• Customer service with special attention on patience with young people
• Must be an independent thinker and doer while being a collaborative and effective team player.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions

• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery.
• Studio and classroom spaces are accessed via stairways; Elevators are available.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.
• Preemployment clearances/background checks will be conducted and reevaluated every 3rd year of employment.

Salary & Schedule:

This is a parttime/seasonal nonexempt position. The pay range is $19.97 19.97 per hour. Hours vary and are dependent on programming calendar/demand. Programs are scheduled Monday Saturday typically between the hours of 8 am and 6 pm; some evening hours dependent on program/event schedule.

SCT Compensation Policy To strengthen structural pay equity SCT practices negotiationfree salary processes with all current and potential staff members. Positions are graded in accordance with the scope and range of Essential Duties Responsibilities and Qualifications listed in the job description. Salary range for grade levels are determined by market via 3rd party compensation study.

Benefits:

• Parttime employees are eligible for prorated accruals of paid vacation after two years service. Employees averaging 20 hours or more per week during the previous 12month period accrue VacationTime at the rate of 0.0193/worked hour. PartTime employees averaging 20 hours or more per week during the previous 12month period accrue VacationTime at the rate of 0.0193/worked hour. PartTime employees averaging 20 hours or more per week during the previous 12month period accrue VacationTime at the rate of 0.0288/worked hour after 60 months of service.
• Parttime employees are eligible for prorated holiday pay if the employee works the week that the holiday falls.
• Parttime employees accrue PSST based on the City of Seattle Paid Sick and Safe Time ordinance and may use and carry over 52 hours if PSST per fiscal year.
• Seattle Childrens Theatre offers employees the option of purchasing an array of additional insurance coverage through AFLAC.
• Employees are eligible for holiday pay if the employee works the week that the holiday falls.
• Seattle Childrens Theatre offers employees the opportunity to participate in 403(b) plan in order to save a portion of their earnings on a pretax basis.
• SCT offers discount parking through Seattle Center.
• SCT offers discounted public transportation enrollment through ORCA Passport.