Teaching Artist

American Stage Company • St. Petersburg, FL

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About The Position

American Stage is expanding its pool of qualified artists to work with its Education and Outreach Department on a variety of programs. Teaching Artists collaborate with the Education & Outreach team to develop lesson plans, curriculum, and content aligned with American Stage’s mission to provide quality arts education to the community and highlight the voices of all peoples. They work with a vibrant, diverse community of students to cultivate meaningful skills for future artists and curious beginners.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter, describe their area of interest and expertise (such as Acting, Technical Theatre, Musical Theatre, Improv, or Playwriting), and provide information about any teaching experience, including the age range of students taught. The schedule is 4–8 hours per week, depending on availability and programming. Pay is $50 per hour for Lead Instructors and $30 per hour for Teaching Assistants.

Requirements

• Submit a resume and cover letter.
• Identify an area of interest and expertise, such as Acting, Technical Theatre, Musical Theatre, Improv, or Playwriting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience practicing and facilitating an artistic discipline, such as acting, music direction, or playwriting.
• Experience or interest in writing lesson plans and developing curriculum.
• Experience or interest working with K–12 students, continued learning communities, or people in recovery or incarcerated communities.
• Passion for cultivating community through educational experiences for varied age groups and demographics.
• A bachelor’s degree in a theatre studies area, or currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
• Fluency in Spanish (a plus, but not required).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the American Stage Education & Outreach team to develop lesson plans, curriculum, and content.
• Work with students from diverse communities to cultivate meaningful skills through arts education.
• Provide information about teaching experience and the age ranges of students taught as part of the application.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time