Teaching Artist

THE OLD GLOBE • San Diego, CA

2d • $26 - $66 • Onsite

About The Position

The Old Globe seeks creative, charismatic, and dynamic Teaching Artists to foster meaningful connections between theatre and the San Diego community through educational programming. Rooted in the organization’s Social Justice Roadmap and EDIA values, Teaching Artists develop and facilitate inclusive, accessible workshops, in-school residencies, youth summer studios, and community events across Balboa Park and San Diego County. Hours are scheduled on an as-needed basis for assigned projects. Pay is contingent on experience: preparation is paid at $25.75–$34.00 per hour, and instruction at $51.50–$65.78 per hour.

Teaching Artists work with Arts Engagement staff to develop and deliver creative and educational program content, curriculum, lesson plans, and supporting materials. Programs may include student matinees, in-school residencies, community programs, youth and pre-professional training, community events, humanities and affinity programs, and other assigned programs or residencies. The role also supports community-centered events and mainstage engagement opportunities and requires the ability to manage diverse classrooms and nontraditional learning spaces.

The Old Globe is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and access, and welcomes candidates who demonstrate commitment to these goals. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply, as are people from historically and presently marginalized groups, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and people living with disabilities.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience working as a teacher, teaching artist, or trainer, or at least 3 years of experience working as a director or actor.
• At least 2 years of experience working with children.
• At least 2 years of experience working in the arts, preferably with a theatre company.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong writing, proofreading, and administrative skills.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as assigned.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for occasional business use.
• Continued commitment to The Old Globe’s EDIA values and mission.
• May need to provide proof of a negative TB test if assigned to work on school campuses.
• Must clear applicable background checks, which may include fingerprinting for assigned programs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using a graphic design platform such as Canva, Adobe Acrobat, or Photoshop.
• Fluency in multiple languages.

Responsibilities

• Confidently teach workshops, multi-session residencies, day-long seminars, and classes.
• Develop and implement curriculum objectives and lesson plans for Arts Engagement programs.
• Collaborate with Arts Engagement staff on creative and educational program content, execution, and collateral materials.
• Collaborate on the successful execution of program logistics.
• Support Arts Engagement in hosting and facilitating community-centered events and mainstage engagement opportunities, such as pre-show activities or walk-on opportunities when applicable.
• Manage diverse classrooms and nontraditional learning spaces.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed