Teaching Artists (Improv)

Do you love improv? Passionate about education and making a difference?

Join The Unscripted Project—a nonprofit using improvisational theater to help public school students build confidence, communication skills, and empathy.

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.

To learn more visit our website at www.unscriptedproject.org

Job Description: Teaching Artist

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 ($45 per hour teaching rate and $35 per hour admin rate, each class taught includes additional one hour prep at admin rate) and be in person in Fall 2025. There will be opportunities to continue teaching and working with us after the semester ends. 

What we are looking for: 

• Experience teaching improv or performing arts to school-aged youth
• Strong classroom presence and the ability to engage students from diverse backgrounds
• Interest or background in trauma-informed education, culturally responsive teaching, or youth mental wellness
• Passionate, energetic, and committed to equitable access to arts education
• Additional background in K–12 education, psychology, or social work is a plus
• Spanish-speaking applicants strongly encouraged to apply

The Unscripted Project encourages people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

How to Apply
Send a brief expression of interest and your resume to [email protected]

We’re excited to hear from you and are happy to answer any questions about the role, our mission, or how you can get involved.