Overhire Teaching Artists

Compensation

$30-$50/hr

Position Type: Part-time, As Needed

Charleston Stage is seeking applicants for Overhire Teaching Artists to deliver excellent, high-quality theatre education across our wide range of education programs. This is an ideal opportunity for theatre educators seeking additional professional work who have the flexibility and enthusiasm to step in as needed. Teaching Artist Overhires are contacted and interviewed on an as-needed basis. Applicants seeking a regular full-time or guaranteed part-time position are discouraged from applying.

We are looking for Teaching Artists who are highly qualified, enthusiastic about working with young people, and passionate about the mission and vision of Charleston Stage. Teaching Artists may work across multiple education initiatives, including:

• TheatreSchool Classes: From September through May, Charleston Stage offers multi-week TheatreSchool classes for students ages 3 through high school.
• Productions & Performance Opportunities: Teaching Artists may be eligible to serve on artistic or production teams for student productions connected to TheatreSchool programming.
• Summer Camps: Teaching Artist Overhires may be invited to work June through August as integral members of the Charleston Stage Summer Camp staff.
• In-School & Community Programs: Teaching in long- and short-term school residencies, community partnerships, outreach programs, and other education initiatives throughout the year.
• Schedules will vary by program, time of day, and age group.

Qualifications:
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre, Theatre Education, or a related field, or possess equivalent professional experience. Candidates should be qualified to teach students ages 3–18 in one or more of the following areas:

• Musical Theatre / Choreography
• Acting / Directing
• Early Childhood & Elementary Theatre
• Vocal Instruction

All Charleston Stage Teaching Artists are expected to:

• Deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate theatre instruction aligned with Charleston Stage’s curriculum and teaching methodologies.
• Create and implement lesson plans based on defined and prescribed curricula.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with parents, students, and Charleston Stage staff to maintain program quality.
• Participate in professional development opportunities as needed, both for Charleston Stage Teaching Artists and the broader theatre education community.

To apply, please send a letter of application, resume and three references to rcoppel@charlestonstage.com.