Teaching Artists (Improv)
Pay Type:
Hourly Rate
Job Status:
Minimum Salary/Hourly Rate:
$45.00
Maximum Salary/Hourly Rate:
$55.00
The Unscripted Project
The Unscripted Project
About us: The Unscripted Project is a Philadelphia-based nonprofit that empowers young people by developing their social-emotional and interpersonal skills through the transformative power of improv. We partner with public middle and high schools to deliver 10-week, in-school improv residencies, taught by professional teaching artists.
Job Description: We’re hiring Teaching Artists for our Fall 2025 semester. This is a flexible, paid position ideal for experienced improv performers or educators who care deeply about equitable education and creative youth development.
- Facilitate Unscripted’s in-person improv curriculum in Philadelphia public schools (middle and/or high school level)
- Collaborate with staff and co-teachers to adapt and evolve curriculum to meet student needs
- Track and reflect on student growth in communication, collaboration, and confidence
- Attend a mandatory Training Retreat on Wednesday, August 13th 2025
- Teach weekly classes for a 10-week residency (schedule determined before semester begins)
- Optional: Opportunities may also arise to teach corporate professional development workshops
This role will be paid competitive hourly rates and be in person in Fall 2025. There will be opportunities to continue teaching and working with us after the semester ends.
