Join the STAGES Team!
STAGES Youth Theater has worked to create a happier, more transparent, and more equitable environment for our team members over the past several seasons. We are proud of our open and deeply collaborative workplace culture and are committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in all of our activities – including the hiring of new teaching artists and staff members. We hope to hear from any interested candidates for open positions, and welcome your feedback at any time!
AVAILABLE POSITIONS
Posted 01/30/2025
Teaching Artist applications are accepted on a rolling basis year-round, and we welcome your application any time. We are currently seeking Candidates interested in the following positions:
Weekday Morning Teaching Artists (for preschool aged students)
Weekday Teaching Artists for in-school programs (elementary & middle school)
After School Teaching Artists (for elementary age groups)
Saturday Morning Teaching Artists (for preschool and early elementary age groups)
Full-Day (9AM-3PM) Summer Camp Teaching Artists (for all age groups)
Substitute Teaching Artists (for various programs, ages, days, based on availability)
About STAGES Youth Theater Teaching Artists
At STAGES, we use the term “Teaching Artist” to describe someone who is passionate about using their artistic/theater expertise and experience to educate and inspire the young people in our programs.
Responsibilities for Teaching Artists at STAGES may include: play rehearsal & production, developing, documenting, and delivering curriculum for non-performance theater classes, representing STAGES at community events, teaching or performing in Maine schools as part of the STAGES in The Schools program, developing new Theater for Young Audiences plays, working as a designer or technician on a production team, and more!
STAGES Teaching Artists share the same qualities and undergo the same training process, though each TA brings a unique perspective and skill set. We make every effort to match our staff members with programs best suited to their interests and preferred student age ranges.
Qualifications for all Teaching Artists:
(Some positions require specific skills -these will be listed when appropriate/relevant)
- Post-high school age 18+
- General availability between the hours of 3PM and 8PM on weekdays and/or the hours of 9AM and 12PM on Saturdays (though you do not need to be available every day in order to apply)! Daytime availability (9AM-3PM) is required for participation in STAGES in the Schools programs, and Summer Camp programs.
- Demonstrated successful experience and excitement about working with young people ages preschool through high school (you do not need to teach all age groups in order to work at STAGES)
- Prior experience in acting, performing, playwriting, directing, production design and/or other theatre discipline
- Reliable transportation (or access to reliable public/other transit options for travel throughout the Portland area). Note: work takes place at our Portland (Woodford’s Corner) venue, and at other locations throughout the greater Portland area.
- Depending on the type of program and the age of the students, ability to position self by standing, sitting, kneeling; ability to move (walk, bend/twist, crouch); ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand (and ability to exchange accurate information in these situations); ability to occasionally push or lift up to 25-50lbs; ability to read printed curriculum documents; ability to hear/monitor activity and presence of students. If you have specific accessibility questions about working at STAGES, please contact us at any time!
Qualities:
- Excitement about helping young people unlock their self-discovery!
- Willingness to prioritize agreed-upon/contracted STAGES work
- Professional approach to working with kids
- Strong sense of play
- Excellent communication skills
- Energetic & collaborative team player
- Flexible/willing to go with the flow
- Problem solver
- Punctual
STAGES Teaching Artists are hired throughout the school year each season. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. Training will be provided. Compensation range for these stipended, part-time, temporary, positions is based on a range of $19-$25/hr, depending on the scope of the program.
Accessibility Concerns: Teaching Artists are responsible for management of classroom activities and supervision of young people, and must be able to communicate effectively and accurately with co-workers and students; move/traverse through STAGES spaces and outside (grass/pavement) areas.
The STAGES-specific program areas and restrooms are ADA-accessible/compliant – however, a significant construction project on our campus will create temporary challenges for reaching the building floor on which STAGES programs take place beginning at some point this year. We regret that Summer 2025 Teaching Artists may require the ability to negotiate at least two flight of stairs (2 sets of 8-10 stairs separated one landing) at least twice a day in order to conduct the responsibilities of this position.
Questions and/or additional application materials can be sent to Managing Director, Stacey Koloski at stacey@stagesacademy.com
To Apply for a Teaching Artist Position:
For NEW-to-STAGES Teaching Artist Candidates:
- Fill out this interest & availability form (let us know if you are unable to access or use this form)
- Send us an email that includes a resume or list of your recent relevant work, and the name and contact information for 2 references that can speak directly to your work with young people and/or in a theater setting.
If you are already a STAGES Teaching Artist, you need only fill out the interest & availability form. You do not need to re-submit your references or work experience, but please do send the email indicating your interest in any open positions. Thank you!
Outside of what is listed above, there are no other specific positions for which we are currently hiring – but please check back again soon! If you have any questions about working at STAGES, please contact us!
