2026-2027 Open Positions
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Requirements
Loves storytelling; curious, creative and spontaneous with ideas
Strong Initiative-taking/Behavior management skills
Enjoys being around children in diverse settings & excited to create new experiences for children
Willing to follow a script, with some flexibility
Creates a collaborative, inclusive atmosphere
Highly reliable and communicative
Qualifications
High school diploma
Self-aware and highly reflective to be able to give helpful feedback from live workshops
Experienced in working with toddler/elementary-age children in academic or extracurricular settings
Responsibilities working with children:
Assist lead Artist Educator
Facilitate workshops for children ages 1-12; Keep children on task with lessons
Support and strengthen expectations and professionalism set by Lead Artist Educator
Help with the creation of materials and lessons for upcoming workshops
Responsibilities working with adults:
Build and sustain strong relationship with colleagues
High level of professionalism and candor
Weekly meetings for curriculum planning, workshop preparation, and sharing reflections from workshops (over the phone or in-person meet-up)
Learn skills in various areas of art, design, and project management
Other Considerations:
Theater experience/storytelling is not required, but having a willingness to learn is
For all applicants, please be aware that the typical commitment is one semester (14 -16 weeks). Preference will be given to those willing to work in Manhattan and Brooklyn
Willing to comply with state, local or school related CDC guidelines for working with children (i.e. fingerprinting, background check, health requirements, etc.).
Compensation: Internship is unpaid. However, SSL can offer the valuable resource of mentorship, professional letters of recommendation and possible work-study arrangement for those pursuing advanced degrees.
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Requirements
Loves storytelling; curious, creative and spontaneous with ideas
Enjoys being around children in diverse settings & excited to create new experiences for children
Handle social media/canvassing/outreach marketing campaigns in the NYC area
Highly communicative with parents, administrators, educators
Creates a collaborative, inclusive atmosphere
Highly reliable and communicative
Qualifications
High school diploma
Self-aware and highly reflective to be able to give helpful feedback
Experienced in working with toddler/elementary-age children in academic or extracurricular settings
Have worked at least one year in marketing/child entertainment
Responsibilities
Outreach to schools and parent organizations in the NYC area
Creating fun and imaginative ways to reach parents/schools
On site canvassing to targeted partnerships in the NYC area
High level of professionalism and candor
Weekly meetings
Design graphics experience
Manage social media marketing and day-to-day campaigns
Perform background research if needed
Other Considerations:
Theater experience/storytelling is not required, but having a willingness to learn is
For all applicants, please be aware that the typical commitment is one semester (14 -16 weeks). Preference will be given to those willing to work in Manhattan and Brooklyn
Compensation: Internship is unpaid. However, SSL can offer the valuable resource of mentorship, professional letters of recommendation and possible work-study arrangement for those pursuing advanced degrees.
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Requirements
Loves storytelling and performing.
Strong initiative-taking/behavior management skills.
Enjoys being around children in diverse settings; excited to create new experiences for children.
Follows a script, yet can be creative and spontaneous with ideas and improvisation.
Creates a collaborative, inclusive atmosphere.
Qualifications
College Degree preferred
Self-aware and highly reflective to be able to give helpful feedback from live workshops
1 1⁄2 -2 years of experience working with toddler/elementary age children in academic/extra-curricular settings
Responsibilities working with children:
Assist lead Story Educator.
Facilitate workshops for children ages 1-12; Keep children on task with lessons.
Support and strengthen expectations and professionalism set by Lead Story Educator.
Help with the creation of materials and lessons for upcoming workshops.
Responsibilities working with adults:
Build and sustain strong relationships with colleagues.
High level of professionalism, reliability, communication skills, and candor.
Weekly meet-ups for curriculum planning, workshop preparation, and sharing reflections from workshops (over the phone or in-person meet-up).
Other Considerations:
Theater experience and musical instrument skills are major pluses!
For all applicants, please be aware that the typical commitment is one season (12-14 weeks). Preference will be given to those willing to work in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Willing to comply with state, local or school related CDC guidelines for working with children (i.e. fingerprinting, background check, health requirements, etc.).