Work with Us

• Provides professional teaching artistry for all assigned classes, camps, workshops, and/or productions
• Utilizes positive classroom management techniques for all students
• Develops, writes, evaluates, and implements curriculum on behalf of KMT programs
• Prepares classroom and materials prior to the start of class, camp, workshop and/or production.
• Collaborates and communicates with other teaching artists and educators
• Communicates and builds rapport with students, guardians, staff, teachers, and stakeholders
• Learn and follow safety procedures and protocols as designated by KMT and The Liberty Theatre.
• Maintains accurate records as required, including attendance.
• Represents education programs at KMT and in the larger community
• Mentors interns, classroom assistants, apprentices, and fellows
• Attends professional development opportunities
• Attends faculty and orientation meetings
• Collaborates with program manager(s) and Liberty staff
• Other duties as assigned 

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of contractors. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of contractors assigned to this job. 

• Bachelor’s Degree or a minimum of two years of work experience in related field
• Experience in theatre
• Minimum of one-year experience working with youth
• Candidates with experience working with several age groups or interest in learning to work with several age groups highly valued
• Strong classroom management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Commitment to cultural awareness in the classroom is highly valued
• Bilingual or multilingual communication skills are highly valued
• Ability to pass a full background check
• Reliable mode of transportation
• Availability to work after school, evenings and/or weekends (schedules vary)
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, non-profit environment

 Data shows that women and BIPOC candidates more frequently do not apply to a job because they don’t feel that they meet all of the qualifications listed. Our job descriptions are general overviews, not a mandatory comprehensive list. If you meet some of the requirements and you share KMT’s values and support our mission, we encourage you to apply. As part of our ongoing commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, we’re invested in building teams with a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

The primary work location is 1203 Commercial Street, Astoria, OR 97103. If needed, there may be remote work to meet government recommendations for COVID-19 or other health or safety situations. Employment is contingent on verification and completion of a background check, which includes criminal history, and of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process. We require up to date COVID-19 vaccinations for all contractors, except for medical or religious exemptions.

The work requires the ability to manage young people safely in an active, creative environment. The requirements will vary depending on the age of the students and type of programming.

At the Liberty Theatre and Kids Make Theatre, we value community and foster a sense of belonging for our employees and applicants. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations in the workplace because they embody these values and our operating principle of promoting a positive, safe, and learning environment. 

Reasonable accommodations may be requested for disability; limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; religion; and domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or harassment. In general, reasonable accommodation means changing or adjusting to a job or work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be requested at any point in the employment process. This can include recruitment, training, discipline, health or work environment change, etc. Every request for reasonable accommodation will be addressed fairly and respectfully and through an individualized assessment and interactive process.

Retaliating against an employee or applicant for requesting or asking about an accommodation is prohibited, and suspected retaliation should be reported to a manager or director.

Yes! If you are not local to Astoria, Oregon, or have other reasons virtual teaching would be preferred, and are interested in working with KMT please fill out the Interest Form. Let us know what you’d like to teach our students. We can do all virtual, or a virtual-in-person hybrid with Assistant Teaching artists helping in the classroom. 

Please fill out the interest form. If you prefer a paper form, please email theaterdirector at libertyastoria.org to make arrangements. If you are a match for our programming, we’ll be in touch to set up an interview. Our hiring is on a rolling basis, so you may hear right away, or it may be some time before we get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you!