Roles & Responsibilities:

Teaching (85%)

• TAs are responsible for teaching any TCT class they are qualified to teach (Musical Theater, Improvisation, Acting, Stagecraft, Puppetry, etc.) onsite or offsite.  

• TAs are responsible for lesson planning, instruction, class reflection, and data collection.  

• Curriculum plans will be provided by the Director of Education (DEd) with overall goals and objectives of the program, landmarks and suggested timelines of instruction, and suggested activities for the program.  TAs will be responsible for creating and implementing the lesson plans for each session.  TAs will be trained with different examples of how to structure a lesson within the TCT teaching philosophy.  

• TAs will be responsible for instruction of their lesson plans, including classroom management, behavior management, and general instruction.  TAs will be given support and resources to gain skills in all of these expectations.  

• TAs will be responsible for reflecting on their class sessions to evaluate and make changes to their future lesson plans, classroom goals, classroom structures, and more.  

• TAs will be responsible for collecting data, feedback, and media content while teaching on and offsite.  TAs will be given instruction and resources to collect this information.

• While on and offsite TAs will serve as representatives of TCT, and will uphold themselves to the values and views of the organization when working or networking as a representative of TCT.

• At TCT we view Teaching Artists as professional artists who also are passionate and talented teachers.  As a result, we request that all of our Teaching Artists maintain a personal professional pursuit of artistry.  This may take place as a performer, writer, director, videographer, etc.  Professional opportunities may be available through TCT mainstay and touring productions throughout the year.  

• Senior leadership (DEd, Executive Artistic Director, and Production and Operations Manager) have the first right of refusal for opportunities related to TCT productions.  STAs will be given secondary preference behind senior leadership for roles related to TCT mainstay and touring productions.  This may include roles such as Director, Set Designer, Actor, Choreographer, Tour Manager, and more. 

Training (15%) (only required for TAs regularly teaching 10 hours/week or more)

• We require all of our Teaching Artists to practice inclusive and child-responsive teaching practices.  As a result, we require and offer frequent training for our Teaching Artists. 

• Quarterly Training: Each quarter all Teaching Artists will attend a week-long training to prepare for the upcoming quarter.

• Monthly Professional Development: Each month all Teaching Artists will attend a day-long professional development seminar.  These topics will be selected by the DEd with the input of the Teaching Artists.  Topics may include: Trauma-Informed Care, Culturally Responsive Teaching, Universal Design for Learning, Critical Race Theory, and more.  

• TAs also have the right to request more training opportunities, if they feel it will continue to help them grow as a TA with TCT

• TAs, particularly those new to teaching or to TCT, will be given the opportunity to observe a range of Senior Teaching Artists, fellow TAs, and the Director of Education in the field.  We firmly believe that the more teaching styles and classroom experiences you are exposed to as a TA, the stronger your own teaching skills and style will become.  

• TAs also have the right to request more observation access, if they feel it will continue to help them grow as a TA with TCT

To Apply:

• Send a video introduction or cover letter and resume explaining why you are interested in the position and what makes you believe you are a good fit for TCT.  Please also include a resume and send you application to Rebecca Burcher (she/hers) at Rebecca@TaleSpinnerCle.org.  The position(s) will remain open until filled.