Spring 2026 5 hrs Theatre Teaching Assistant WLS 4

Secondary for THR 327 Seminar in Advanced Acting

I.     WLS Level: 4

II.    Description Of Duties For This Position:

1. Maintain a supportive, accepting, empowering learning environment for Theatre students enrolled in the class. 
2. Maintain student-student confidentiality.  
3. Monitor Theatre students while in the classroom and in scheduled rehearsal sessions. 
4. Lead warm-up exercises prior to class instruction. 
5. Offer feedback and guidance to students when rehearsing the Open Scenes and the Cherry Orchard Scenes.  
6. Offer feedback and guidance for mid-term and final monologues.  
7. Establish “office” hours outside of class for students
8. Read over essays (in Script Analysis) and offer feedback to the Instructor prior to grading.  
9. Maintain and monitor the sign-up sheet for all classes.  
10. Help conduct any study sessions outside the class.  
11. Help maintain and organize the acting studio furniture and props.  
12. Other duties as assigned by the Theatre Professor

III. Learning Opportunities For This Position: 

1. Achieve effective communication skills.
2. Take responsibility for facilitating an environment that supports student learning.
3. Develop interpersonal skills.
4. Develop teaching/learning techniques.
5. Evaluate self and others.
6. Develop critical thinking skills 
7. Strengthen leadership skills and abilities.

IV.  Qualifications Needed For This Position:

1. Have completed the course in which you are a TA with a grade of B or higher.  
2. Leadership skills within classroom setting.
3. Demonstration of competent communication skills. 
4. Ability to work independently/be self-motivated.
5. Ability to lift 25lbs or more.
6. No documented instances of breach of confidentiality.

I. Absolute dependability in a professional setting.