Teaching Artist - Theater Arts

Creative Action is a community of artists and educators who believe in the transformative power of the arts. As a Teaching Artist, you are the heart of our mission, serving as the primary instructional lead for our high-quality Out of School Time (OST) and summer programs. We use creative expression to inspire youth (primarily elementary-aged) to become courageous allies, critical thinkers, and confident leaders.
As the heart of Creative Action’s direct service, the Teaching Artist is a highly motivated, team-oriented leader with a growth mindset and a deep passion for social justice and youth development. Responsible for a cohort of 15–20 students, you will serve as an inclusive facilitator who values diverse life experiences and uses the arts to inspire youth to become creative artists, courageous allies, critical thinkers, and confident leaders. This role requires a creative problem solver who can anticipate challenges with a positive attitude and a collaborative communicator who maintains a "can-do" spirit while building trust within a fast-paced community.
Location and Schedule We serve schools throughout the Greater Austin area, including campuses in Del Valle, Manor, and Lockhart . The schedule for this position is typically Monday through Friday, 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM when school is in session, alongside essential Friday morning training sessions from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM . This is an ideal opportunity for those dedicated to the transformative power of the arts and the mission of fostering critical thinking and leadership in the next generation.

Supervise a classroom of 15–20 students, leading all activities including lessons, snack time, outdoor play, and transitions.
Lesson Planning: Develop daily and semester-long plans that align with Creative Action pedagogy and program goals.
Classroom Management: Use positive behavior strategies to ensure student safety and foster a sense of community.
Maintain site procedures and high expectations in collaboration with Site Coordinators.
Operations & Compliance
Ensure timely communication, accurate sign-in/out procedures, and on-site paperwork.
Travel to and from assigned program sites; Professional Development & Community
Growth: Attend mandatory Friday morning trainings (10 AM – 1 PM), arts cohort sessions, and online DFPS training.
Social Justice: Events: Support community showcases and festivals, such as the Youth Arts Festival.

High school diploma or equivalent.
Reliable transportation to travel to and from various program sites.
Ability to pass all required background checks and fingerprinting for HHS licensing.
Certification: Willingness to obtain CPR & First-Aid certification prior to start (provided by Creative Action).

Experience in visual arts, theater, music, dance, or film (Preferred).
Prior work with youth in educational or recreational settings; Language: Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a significant plus.

Competitive Pay: Starting at $20.00 per hour .
Potential for extra hours during Day, Spring Break, and Summer camps.
Wellness & Perks: Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) via AWP for mental health resources and exclusive LifeMart discounts.
Supportive Culture: Join a collaborative, creative environment where your ideas are valued.

Commitment to Equity & Equal Employment Opportunity
Creative Action is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, train, compensate, uplift and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. Creative Action has a clear vision: we are an organization in which a diverse group of unique thinkers and talented people come together to want to do their best work serving our students through the Arts. We know that our company would not succeed without the dedication and hard work of our creative and passionate employees.
Creative Action believes in diversity, equity, inclusivity and belonging, and this core set of values is reflected across every department and community in which we serve. We are committed to and focused on anti-racism and anti-oppression, and fold this into our organizational foundation. We believe deeply that diversity and differences are what make us an innovative, compassionate, and forward-thinking organization. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who identify as LGTBQIA+, bilingual, Black, Brown, Indigenous and/or people of color.