Lead Teaching Artist(s)

Compensation

$65/hour for teaching; $15/hour for administrative and curriculum development

First Stage Theater Academy seeks a Young Actors Studio (YAS) Lead Teaching Artist(s) – Acting, Dance, OR Voice. As a Lead Teaching Artist, you must believe in the mission of First Stage, to transform lives through theater, and work to create a safe, welcoming, inspiring, and motivating environment for students, teachers, and families.

The Teaching Artist is responsible for creating a learning environment that emphasizes process over product, encourages risk-taking, and builds strong ensemble awareness. Instruction should support students in connecting voice and movement to text while deepening their understanding of character and intention.

Teaching Artists in this program serve as core members of the Young Actors Studio faculty and are expected to lead with strong pedagogical practice, clear structure, and a commitment to student growth. This role requires consistency in weekly instruction, preparation, and collaboration across disciplines to support a cohesive learning experience.

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TO APPLY
Please send cover letter and resume with your experience, teaching philosophy, and a sample Acting lesson plan to Academy Director, J.T. Backes with YAS Lead Teaching Artist- Acting in the subject line. jtbackes@firststage.org No phone calls, please.

Application submission period will remain open until position is filled.