Teaching Artist at St. Andrew's Creative Institute

SACI Teaching Artists lead classes in a variety of artistic disciplines for youth and adults on campus at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Disciplines include acting, musical theatre, improvisation, jazz dance, contemporary dance, and songwriting. Classes are one-hour long and run for 12 weeks, ending in a final showcase performance on May 3rd, 2026. Teaching Artists uphold the SACI mission to create beauty and belonging for each generation through education.  

Role and Responsibilities:  

• Prepare and teach weekly classes on campus. Classes are scheduled Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between 3:30-8:15pm for youth and adults 

• Create lesson plans that are age and level appropriate, and secure approval from the SACI Director  

• Attend the final showcase performance (paid) 

• Cultivate a warm, invitational, and supportive learning environment 

• Inspire creativity in students  

• Empower and nurture each student as they learn and grow 

• Maintain a professional attitude in class and in communications with students, parents, and staff members 

Qualifications: 

• Active member of a Christian church  

• Alignment with the SACI vision: Every artist with a calling  

• Strong interpersonal skills and a team player 

• Joyful and fun-loving 

• Organized and detail-oriented  

• Mandated reporter certification (will train) 

• LiveScan background check 

Education and Experience:  

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline; or 5+ years of experience teaching in the artistic discipline  

• Teaching experience preferred  

Please include your resume; an artist resume if you have one; and a cover letter detailing your experience teaching, training in your discipline, and desire to be a part of the SACI community.