American Stage

Salary:

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

Reports To:

Position Summary:

American Stage is seeking qualified artists to work with our Education and Engagement Department on a variety of programs. Teaching Artists will collaborate with the American Stage Education & Engagement team to develop lesson plans, curriculum and content that align with American Stage’s mission to activate the empty space and highlight the voices of all peoples. Teaching Artists will work with students of various ages and backgrounds to develop content to be shared with their community of peers and colleagues.

Teaching Artists can apply as either lead instructors or teaching assistants. We are especially interested in arts educators with experience in interdisciplinary arts instruction, social activism, playwriting/storytelling and working with communities of various backgrounds.

Responsibilities:

Skills:

Experience practicing and facilitating an artistic discipline (Actor, Musician, Playwright, etc.)
Experience or an 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.
Bilingual Spanish/English Speakers +++

Additional Skills:

Compensation & Schedule:

Schedule:

4-8 hours per week, pending availability and programming

To Apply:

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and references to Jose Aviles, Director of Education, javiles@americanstage.org