24th STreet Theatre

Resident Artist Educator Position

For 28 years, 24th Street Theatre has been considered by LA County educators as one of the leaders in arts education. 24th Street is looking to hire a talented artist educator to teach sequential, school day, after school, and/or summer school theatre classes. With our guidance, artist educators will design theatre class curriculum for students with varied experience in the art form of theatre. Classes may take place at 24th Street Theatre or at school sites.

We believe that teaching is a performing art and are looking for an experienced theatre educator, who is dynamic and skilled. The ideal candidate is funny, warm, knowledgeable, and passionate. We want to keep students engaged and excited while teaching them about this magical art form. We seek to form long and mutually beneficial relationships with our artist educators for years to come. 

We are looking for artist educators who are available to work consistently throughout the 24/25 school year.

WE ARE…

  • A provocative, sophisticated theatre for young audiences

  • A leader in arts education in Los Angeles County

  • Dedicated to our community of North University Park, Los Angeles

  • Irreverent in style, but serious about teaching 

WE ARE LOOKING FOR...

  • A role model for children and teens

  • A good communicator and time manager

  • A teacher who embraces humor

  • A storyteller and performer who identifies as an artist educator

  • A person who is patient, kind, and flexible

  • An excellent curriculum designer

  • A long term collaborator

  • Someone knowledgeable about culturally relevant teaching and child development

  • An experienced teacher who understands classroom management

  • Somebody who can access reliable transportation as Artist Educators must be able to work at multiple school sites all over LA County

  • Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 2 years minimum experience teaching elementary and/or middle school age students in theatre

  • Must pass a DOJ background check

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred

Pay is $55/ hour for teaching, $35/ hour for assistant teaching and training, plus $17.28/hour for meetings and planning. Additional mileage stipend.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please email your cover letter and resume detailing your teaching and other relevant experience to theatre@24thstreet.org. No phone calls please.