Summer Teaching Assistants

Summary:  

Teaching Assistants represent Gateway Center for Performing Arts and its mission to parents and the community, and they are an integral part of the daily function of summer camps. Teaching assistants attend to a wide variety of needs including assisting Teaching Artists with instruction, student supervision, administration, and facilities support. Reports to: Camp Manager and Education Director

Required Qualifications:

  • Ages 16+

  • At least two years of performing arts training

  • At least one year working with young people in an educational or caregiving setting

  • Reliable transportation

  • A strong work ethic and a high value on customer service

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

  • Strong organizational and administrative skills

  • Clear and professional communication, both written and oral

  • Confident leadership and easy rapport with students of all ages

  • Ability to multitask and maintain composure in high-intensity situations

  • A more extensive background in at least one performing arts discipline

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the teaching of assigned camps, classes and projects in alignment with GCPA's core curriculum and standards

  • Support teaching artists with classroom management

  • Assisting in brainstorming and implementing course materials, including content selection, sheet music, lyric sheets, and scripts

  • Assisting with and creating secondary course materials including craft projects, costuming, and props

  • Facilitating games, content review, and some portions of the camp day

  • Monitor front desk and all doors during camp hours

  • Basic administrative duties may including answering the phone, copying, filing, managing paperwork, and keeping facilities clean and organized

  • Assist with transitions between camps including arrival, dismissal, and breaks

  • Manage students during student lunch period

  • When appropriate, serve as a liaison between families, instructors, and staff, fielding questions and needs to appropriate channels

  • Help organize space for camps including setting up props, chairs, tables etc. and cleanup / reset at the end of the day

Commitment:

  • Teaching Assistantships will vary based on availability but it is preferred applicants be available for at least 2 - 4 weeks of camp.

  • Summer Camps 2026 run June 1 - August 14.

  • Teaching Assistant hours are M-F, 8:45am - 4:15pm. Camper hours are 9am-12:15pm morning camp, 12:15-12:45pm lunch, and 12:45-4pm afternoon camp.

  • Commitment to a full day of camps (morning and afternoon) is preferred. Some consideration may be given for half days only to qualified candidates when necessary.

Compensation:

  • This is a weekly stipend-paid assistantship based on experience.

  • Letters of recommendation provided on request

How to Apply:

Please email Ashleigh Blevins, Education Director, with a resume, statement of interest and summer availability at ablevins@gcpastl.org.