Part-Time Backstage Teaching Artist: Technical Theatre

Arts & Learning Conservatory; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Arts & Learning Conservatory invites a Teaching Artist, Technical Theatre for a part-time position across Southern California school sites. You will introduce students to backstage work, including lighting, sound, and set construction, guiding them through safe tool use and crew roles.

Responsibilities include coordinating with staff, running student crews, attending trainings, and modeling professionalism with partners.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical theatre including lighting, sound, set construction, or stage management.
• Experience teaching or mentoring youth in classroom, theatre, or after-school settings.
• Ability to train student crews for live performances and maintain safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Teach hands-on technical skills to students at school sites across Southern California.
• Lead student crews to run school performances and showcases with supervision.
• Coordinate materials, schedules, and performance needs with program staff and production teams.
• Attend ALC trainings and model professional behavior with school partners and families.
• Communicate reliably and promptly with staff and partners to ensure smooth productions.

Skills

Technical theatre experience

Education

Experience mentoring youth

Job description

Arts & Learning Conservatory invites a Teaching Artist, Technical Theatre for a part-time position across Southern California school sites. You will introduce students to backstage work, including lighting, sound, and set construction, guiding them through safe tool use and crew roles.

Responsibilities include coordinating with staff, running student crews, attending trainings, and modeling professionalism with partners.