Teaching Artist

ABOUT US

Founded in 1963 and recipient of the 1990 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, Seattle Rep remains one of the country’s leading not-for-profit regional theaters. Bold stories, brilliant artists, and passionate audiences come together to shape each season at Seattle Rep, which includes everything from new play workshops to world premieres, celebrated classics, and recent Broadway hits. Over the decades, we’ve launched landmark productions, provided training opportunities to generations of youth and emerging theater practitioners, and built programs that expand access to theater for audiences of all ages from across our diverse community.

We are powered by a year-round staff of professionals who are passionate about making theater that matters, and we believe that their best work happens when everyone feels seen and valued. This culture is fully reflected in our:

Mission

Seattle Rep collaborates with extraordinary artists to create productions and programs that reflect and elevate the diverse cultures, perspectives, and life experiences of our region.

Vision

Theater at the heart of public life

Values

Artistic Vitality, Sustainability, Generous and Inclusive Practices

ABOUT THE POSITION

Seattle Rep is seeking Teaching Artists to lead Young Rep (students aged 13-20) and Rep Pro (students 18 ) classes. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and candidates are reviewed and offered assignments as program needs arise. Assignments offers are dependent on program demand, scheduling needs, individual expertise, and availability.

Teaching Artists develop curriculum and provide theatre instruction to students aged 13-20 and/or adult students who are seeking to grow their professional skillset. Areas of instruction may include stage acting, on-camera acting, design, stage management, movement, puppetry, physical comedy, playwriting, devising, and more. Seattle Rep seeks to program classes that are challenging and unique, so applicants are encouraged to list their qualifications/areas of expertise in detail.

This is a contract position and not considered staff.

Typical Duties Include:

Curriculum Development & Program Implementation

• Develop and implement curriculum for students aged 13-20 (Young Rep) or adult students (Rep Pro)

• Support program goals by tailoring instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners

Communication & Collaboration

• Collaborate and communicate effectively with fellow teaching artists, education support people, and program staff

• Build and maintain positive rapport with students

• Collaborate with Education & Community Programs department staff to support program delivery and alignment

Organizational Culture & Equity

• Contribute positively organization’s culture, embodying Seattle Rep’s mission, vision, and values.

• Foster community amongst students

Minimum Qualifications:

• Commitment to cultivating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace via decisive action including consistently seeking out opportunities for self and community improvement in the areas of racial equity, accessibility, gender inclusivity, and cultural sensitivity.

• Bachelor's Degree or at least one year of relevant field experience teaching Theatre Education

• In depth knowledge of areas of theatre and the ability to teach effectively

• Ability to pass a background check

• Reliable transportation to get to Seattle Center

• Proficiency in email communication

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience teaching students aged 13-20 and/or adult students

• Experience working in the Seattle theatre community and/or theatre communities in other locations

• Multilingual abilities

• CPR/First Aid certification

Seattle Rep is excited about and actively working towards becoming a more diverse, anti-racist organization. We are interested in attracting, developing, and advancing the most talented individuals regardless of their race, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, disability status or any other dimension of diversity. We strongly encourage people of color, women, LGBTQIA , veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others from marginalized or underrepresented groups to apply.

Every candidate brings something special to the table. If your experience and skills don't perfectly align with the job qualifications but you are excited about the role, feel your values align well with the Rep, and are willing to strive for excellence in your work, please apply. We will train the right candidate.

TO BE CONSIDERED

1. Submit a resume detailing related experience and education
2. Submit a cover letter that outlines how your related teaching experience and education qualifies you for the position and illustrates why you want to work at Seattle Rep. Please be specific about any areas of expertise, including types of classes you've taught in the past and/or would like to teach.

PLEASE NOTE

• Teaching occurs at or near Seattle Rep (155 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109)

• Teaching Artists are required to get to and from Seattle Rep independently. Parking passes for Mercer Street Garage are available for purchase

• Teaching Artists will be offered assignments on a case-by-case basis and will always have the opportunity to accept or reject assignments

• Most classes occur on the same day of the week if they repeat, Teaching Artists may be offered classes of different lengths (for example: one-time classes, multi-week classes, substitute teaching opportunities)