Assistant Teaching Artist

Quintessence Theatre’s Education Department is looking for Assistant Teaching Artists (ATAs) to join our Teaching Artist Cohort. ATAs at Quintessence should have at least one year of teaching experience and must be able to acquire PA state clearances prior to their contracted start date. These candidates should be organized, excellent communicators, and strong collaborators. ATAs with performance and directing experience, particularly with classic texts, are preferred.

Essential Responsibilities (subject to change based on the program):

Assist Lead TA in preparing for the program (program outline, lesson planning, structure of culminating performance if applicable)

Assist Lead TA in facilitating lessons (i.e. warm ups, theatre games, breakout activities, reflections, etc.)

Work closely with Education Admin Staff and teacher partners to ensure a positive learning environment for the students

Submit hours worked weekly (both teaching and prep) to Education Admin Staff

Participate in post-program debrief meetings if applicable

Our Mission - Quintessence Theatre is dedicated to bringing epic works of classic drama and literature to the contemporary stage. As Philadelphia’s text-based actor-focused repertory theatre, Quintessence re-envisions the classics to inspire our community to consider what is essential in theatre and in human nature.