OUR EDUCATION MISSION: To provide innovative, engaging, accessible, and high-quality musical theater programming that educates, inspires, and empowers students regardless of race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability, nationality, and immigration status. 

OUR VALUES:

• Artistic Excellence
• Equity, Diversity,  Inclusion, Justice, and Accessibility  (EDIJA)
• Nurture Creativity
• Ensemble
• Student Voice
• Culture of Growth 
• Innovative & Responsive Programming
• Fun
  

Please visit our website, for individual descriptions of our values and more information about our Education Department.

TADA! seeks two Teaching Assistants to support our musical theater summer camps in the following areas:

• Support TADA! Teaching Artists (director/ choreographer and musical director) and camp activities as a part of TADA!’s team-taught class model.
• Encourage active participation in camp activities (mirroring choreography, singing with students, modeling cues, leading small group work)
• Support a safe, brave, and positive learning environment 
• Managing lunch/bathroom/water breaks 
• Lead warm-ups and theater activities at various times during the camp day
• Provide administrative support for TADA! Education staff (i.e. assisting with student check-in/ check-out, communicating with TAs and Ed staff for daily reports, communicating with parents regarding general camp questions and TADA!’s overall philosophy, etc.)
• Clean & disinfect camp spaces before and after camp

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN A TEACHING ASSISTANT? 

COMMITMENT:

You must be available Monday-Friday, 8AM – 5:30PM (with three 30 minute un-paid breaks), July 10 – August 25th. 

• Mandatory Training: July 6th & 7th 10AM – 6PM

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Align with our mission, vision,  and values
• Committed and passionate about musical theater and arts education
• Experience and/or interest in working with youth/children (summer programs are offered to students ages 4-12)
• A commitment and deep interest in diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of TADA!’s programming and initiatives
• Enjoy working with others—teaching assistants need to interact successfully with a wide range of personalities including staff, students, artists, volunteers, board members, donors and the general public; on the phone and in person. 
• Arrive on-time and commit to a consistent schedule
• Multilingual and/or experience working with ENL, SWD, and neurodiverse learners is a plus! 
• CPR certification a plus
• Fully Vaccinated for COVID-19
• Position contingent on a clear background check

Send the following materials to education@tadatheater.com by Friday, May 5th.

• Resume
• Cover letter OR 2-3 minute video-recorded statement of interest (introducing yourself and and sharing your arts education, teaching assistant, and musical theater experiences)

Application & Material Deadline Friday, May 5th

Selected applicants will be invited to interview