Musical Theatre Teaching Artist

Teaching Artist

At American Stage, we are aiming to expand our pool of qualified artists to work with our Education and Outreach Department on a variety of programs. Teaching Artists will collaborate with the American Stage Education & Outreach team to develop lesson plans, curriculum, and content that align with American Stage's mission to provide quality arts education to our community and highlight the voices of all peoples. Our Teaching Artists work with a vibrant, diverse community of students to cultivate meaningful skills that serve everyone from future artists to curious beginners.

For consideration, interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter, area of interest and expertise (Acting, Technical Theatre, Musical Theatre, Improv, Playwriting, etc.), and any teaching experience, including the age range of students taught.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications :

Experience practicing and facilitating an artistic discipline (Actor, Music Director, Playwright, etc.)

Experience or interest in writing lesson plans and curriculum development.

Experience or any interest in working with student populations like K-12 students, continued learning communities, or those in the recovery or incarcerated communities.

Passion for cultivating community through educational experiences for a variety of age groups and demographics.

Bachelor's Degree in some area of theatre studies, or currently pursuing Bachelor's Degree.

Fluent in Spanish a plus (but not required)

Schedule :

4-8 hours per week, pending availability and programming.

Pay :

Lead Instructor: $50 per hour, Teaching Assistant: $30 per hour.