Summer Tech and Design Intensive Lead Teaching Artist

Olney Theatre Center; Olney; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local theatre organization in England seeks a Summer Tech and Design Intensive Lead Teaching Artist. This role involves leading a two-week summer camp for students in grades 8-10, creating a curriculum focused on various theatre tech and design elements. Candidates must have teaching experience and a passion for working with teens. The position requires excellent communication, organizational skills, and availability in person from July 27 to August 6, 2026. Compensation is $1400 per session.

Qualifications

• A can-do attitude and a willingness and enthusiasm to work with teens.
• Teaching experience required.
• Experience with a variety of theatrical design and technical direction is essential.
• Excellent flexibility and organizational skills are necessary.
• Strong listening, problem-solving, and verbal communication skills expected.
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure is crucial.
• Reliability and punctuality are a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead a two-week summer camp focused on tech and design for students.
• Create and implement curriculum for theatre tech and design elements.
• Facilitate and organize the final showcase for families.

Skills

Excellent listening skills

Problem-solving skills

Verbal communication skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Willingness to work with teens

Ability to multitask

Education

Teaching experience

Job description

Summer Tech and Design Intensive Lead Teaching Artist

Olney Theatre Center Tech and Design Intensive is for students rising in grades 8-10 who are interested in learning more about the production and technical elements of theatre. In this intensive, students will spend the first week doing a deep dive into a different production area each day–set, lighting, costumes, sound, and props. During the second week, they will get to focus on the area of their choice by creating a design for a show. This can include a 3D set model, sketches and fabric swatches for costumes, or more. At the end of the intensive, students will showcase their designs in an exhibit open to friends and family starting at 3:30 pm on August 6. Registration fee also includes materials. Class capacity is 15 students.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead two-week long summer camp focused on tech and design for students grades 8-10.
• Create and implement curriculum that focuses on theatre tech and design elements—set, lighting, costumes, sound, props, etc.
• Help facilitate and organize the final showcase for families.

Requirements

• A can-do attitude and a willingness and enthusiasm to work with teens.
• Teaching experience
• Experience with a variety of theatrical design and technical direction
• Flexibility and organizational skills
• Excellent listening, problem‑solving, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure
• Availability in person on site July 27-August 6, 2026 between 8:30 am-4:30 pm.
• Provide own transportation
• Reliability and punctuality

Compensation: $1400 per session

Please send resumes and cover letters to Director of Education & Training Rebecca Dzida at [e-mail].

Box Office: 301.924.3400