Actor's Professional Theatre Conservatory
Arts Education at Theatre Untitled
Work with APTC!
APTC is seeking passionate Teaching Artists to join our year-round programming for young artists ages 8–17. If you are an artist-educator who values a human-centered, “process over product” approach and believes in nurturing both artistic and personal growth, we want to hear from you!
What We Value
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Process Over Product: We champion exploration, experimentation, and growth over perfection.
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Respect & Belonging: We believe in creating a space where everyone—young artists, teaching artists, and partners—feels seen, heard, and valued.
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Holistic Growth: Our programs extend beyond performance skills, cultivating life skills that endure beyond the stage.
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Continuous Learning: We are committed to ongoing learning and development for both young artists and educators, fostering a community that grows together.
Who Are You
You’re a dynamic and empathetic artist and educator who understands that teaching goes beyond technique. You’re passionate about guiding young artists through their creative process, building confidence, fostering collaboration, and encouraging personal growth along the way. You value a nurturing and responsive environment that meets the needs of each individual—young artist and teaching artist alike.
Key Responsibilities
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Prioritize the physical and emotional safety of all participants, ensuring a secure and nurturing environment.
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Lead engaging and supportive rehearsals.
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Mentor young artists, providing feedback that encourages artistic and personal growth.
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Foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful learning environment.
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Collaborate with fellow artists and staff to maintain a responsive and evolving program.
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Embrace a culture of continuous learning, both for young artists and yourself.
Qualifications
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Previous experience as a teaching artist, actor, director, or performing arts educator. Experience working with young artists is preferred but not required.
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Strong communication skills, creative problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and respectful learning environment.
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A deep belief in the value of the artistic process and a willingness to explore new approaches to teaching and learning.
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Eagerness to learn, evolve, collaborate, and contribute to a thriving artistic community.
Compensation
$300-$700 per week (varies based on program)
Housing and Travel Reimbursement Provided
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume, a cover letter, and any relevant work samples to aptc@theatreuntitled.com. Please include “Teaching Artist Application” in the subject line to ensure your resume is seen.
Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging
APTC is committed to creating an environment where diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are integral to our teaching, creative work, and workplace culture. We actively seek applicants who bring a range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, and we are dedicated to providing the support, resources, and professional development necessary to ensure everyone can thrive.
We welcome and encourage candidates of all racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities, socioeconomic statuses, veteran statuses, and other dimensions of diversity to apply.
