Teaching Artist – Music & Musical Theatre

Location: Seattle,Washington,United States
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**Position:** Teaching Artist – Music & Musical Theatre

**Department:** Education & Engagement

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

**Classification:** Casual, Non-Exempt   

**Instructional Compensation:** $30 - $50

**Non-Instructional Compensation:**$21.30

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

**Position Summary:**

**Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and candidates are reviewed and hired as program needs arise.**

Seattle Children's Theatre (SCT) seeks skilled, collaborative, and adaptable Teaching Artists with expertise in musical theatre education and live piano accompaniment to deliver high quality instruction across our Drama School, School Partnerships & Programs, and Engagement Programs.

 

Teaching Artist – Music & Musical Theatre serve as lead educators and collaborative musicians for classes, camps, workshops, and residencies serving students ages 3.5–18 at SCT and partner locations throughout the greater Seattle area. They independently facilitate musical theatre instruction, including vocal technique, music learning, ensemble singing, and performance preparation, while providing live piano accompaniment for classes, rehearsals, showcases, and student performances.

 

SCT's educational approach is grounded in four interconnected learning pathways: Imagine, Explore, Express, and Serve**.** Teaching Artists bring this framework to life through inclusive, developmentally appropriate instruction that builds musical skills, artistic confidence, collaboration, and creative expression.

 

Successful candidates combine strong piano proficiency and musicianship with classroom leadership, behavior management, and collaborative teaching practices. As members of SCT's broader teaching faculty, they are expected to fulfill assignments across SCT programs based on program needs, availability, instructional expertise, and demonstrated reliability.

 

**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:**

All listed duties and responsibilities in our Theatre Teaching Artist job description are aplicable to this role. What is listed here is in additional and specifc to this role.

**Instruction and Student Experience**

* Serve as the lead educator for assigned classes, camps, workshops, and residencies, delivering engaging, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate theatre and music instruction.
* Independently lead musical instruction, including vocal technique, music learning, ensemble singing, and performance preparation.
* Provide live piano accompaniment for classes, rehearsals, and student performances, adapting musical support to student abilities, instructional goals, and performance needs.

**Curriculum Development & Program Implementation**

* Implement SCT's established curriculum and educational framework, Imagine, Explore, Express, and Serve, while incorporating individual artistic expertise and teaching practices.
* Develop and adapt engaging, age appropriate lesson plans and instructional activities aligned with SCT's educational goals and learning objectives.
* Prepare and submit required curriculum materials and instructional documentation according to established program timelines.
* Collaborate with program managers to refine curriculum, evaluate instructional effectiveness, and support program improvement.
* As assigned, develop original curriculum, workshops, or educational experiences supporting SCT's mainstage productions, school partnerships, and community engagement initiatives.

**Communication & Collaboration**

* Complete required administrative tasks accurately and on time, including attendance, timekeeping, and program documentation.
* Arrive prepared and punctually for assigned teaching engagements, having reviewed relevant student information and instructional materials.
* Participate in required orientations, meetings, training, and professional development, incorporating feedback to support continued instructional growth.
* Represent SCT professionally and follow established policies regarding confidentiality, student safety, and professional conduct.

**Scheduling, Attendance, & Reliability**

* **Honor accepted teaching assignments and communicate availability, scheduling conflicts, and anticipated absences in a timely manner.**
* **Minimize avoidable absences and substitute requests that disrupt program continuity, following SCT's established procedures for reporting absences and requesting coverage.**
* **Recognize that future teaching assignments are based on program needs, availability, instructional expertise, and demonstrated reliability in fulfilling previous commitments.**

**Administrative & Professional Responsibilities**

* Complete required administrative tasks accurately and on time, including attendance, timekeeping, and program documentation.
* Arrive prepared and punctually for assigned teaching engagements, having reviewed relevant student information and instructional materials.
* Participate in required orientations, meetings, training, and professional development, incorporating feedback to support continued instructional growth.
* Represent SCT professionally and follow established policies regarding confidentiality, student safety, and professional conduct.

**Mentorship & Support**

* Provide informal mentorship, guidance, and constructive feedback to Teaching Assistants, interns, and other emerging professionals, as assigned.
* Model effective teaching practices, classroom leadership, and professionalism to support the growth of emerging theatre educators.

**Organizational Culture & Equity**

·        Demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion through instructional practices and professional relationships.

·        Foster welcoming and inclusive learning environments that respect students' diverse identities, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

·        Contribute to a positive, respectful, and professional working environment through collaboration, accountability, constructive communication, and a solution oriented approach to challenges.

·        Participate in required organizational initiatives and training that support SCT's mission, vision, and values.

**Qualifying Skills:**

*We recognize that experience can come from many places. SCT is committed to skills based hiring and values the knowledge, abilities, and experiences candidates bring through formal education, professional practice, community work, and lived experience. If you meet most of the qualifications and are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.*

Required Skills:

All listed skills in our Theatre Teaching Artist job description are aplicable to this role. What is listed here is in additional and specifc to this role.

* Bachelor’s Degree or at least one year of relevant teaching experience in theatre education.
* Experience working as a performer, designer, technician in theatre and/or the performing arts.
* Demonstrated proficiency in piano performance and live accompaniment, including the ability to support vocal instruction, rehearsals, and student performances.
* Experience independently teaching musical theatre, vocal music, or related performing arts disciplines to children and youth.
* Ability to read musical notation and prepare and perform music appropriate to student skill levels.
* Ability to teach vocal technique, ensemble singing, music learning, and musical theatre performance skills.

Preferred Skills & Nice-to-Haves:

* Strong sight reading, transposition, and improvisational accompaniment skills.
* Experience serving as a music director or rehearsal pianist for youth theatre productions.
* Experience arranging or adapting musical material for different ages, vocal ranges, and abilities.
* Experience teaching theatre across multiple age groups, from early childhood through adolescence.

**Physical Requirements & Work Environment:** 

*Seattle Children's Theatre is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to support the performance of essential job functions.*

Work Environment & Location:

·        Teaching assignments may take place at Seattle Children's Theatre, schools, community organizations, partner facilities, and other locations throughout the greater Seattle area.

·        Teaching Artists work in a variety of instructional environments, including classrooms, rehearsal studios, theatres, and community spaces.

·        Assignments may occur on weekdays, evenings, or weekends, depending on program needs. Schedules and hours vary by assignment.

·        Teaching Artists are responsible for arranging transportation to assigned teaching locations.

Physical & Communication Requirements:

Depending on the assignment, responsibilities may include:

·        Leading and demonstrating theatre activities involving physical movement, dance/choreography, staging, and other movement-based instruction.

·        Remaining seated or standing for extended periods and moving through instruc