Shakespeare Laboratory Teaching Artist - Per Diem

92nd Street Young Men's and Young Women's Hebrew Associatio; New York (NY); On-site; USD 151,536 - 172,200; Full time

Job summary

92NY School Engagement in the Arts seeks teaching artists to lead Shakespeare Laboratory residencies in NYC public schools, using a pre-developed curriculum to make Romeo and Juliet active and meaningful through performance, storytelling, writing, and discussion. Assignments may occur in Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Manhattan, with priority for Queens and Brooklyn.

The role includes preparing students for a live in-school performance by a professional touring company and requires trainings

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Theater Education, English Language Arts, Arts Education, or a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience teaching theater, drama, ELA, or arts-integrated instruction preferred.
• Strong understanding of Shakespeare's language and ability to make classical text accessible.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Shakespeare Laboratory residencies in NYC public schools using an established curriculum.
• Lead grade-appropriate theater and literacy activities related to Romeo and Juliet, including close reading, scene work, storytelling, writing, and improvisation.
• Help students connect classroom work to the culminating live performance and talkback.
• Adapt instruction in collaboration with teachers and staff for diverse learning needs.
• Foster a positive classroom environment that supports participation and student voice.
• Attend culminating in-school performance and support student engagement.
• Participate in trainings, curriculum meetings, and planning meetings.
• Communicate with 92NY staff, teachers, and school partners.
• Arrive prepared for residencies and manage scripts and materials.
• Complete program documentation (photos, attendance, reflections, etc.).

Skills

Theatre education

ELA instruction

Shakespeare comprehension

Public speaking

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Collaboration

Adapt instruction for diverse learners

Education

Bachelor's degree in Theater Education, English Language Arts, Arts Education, or related field

Job description

Job Summary

92NY School Engagement in the Arts brings arts residencies, performances, and learning experiences to thousands of K-12 students and educators across New York City each year.

We are seeking theater, English language arts, and arts education practitioners to lead Shakespeare Laboratory residencies in NYC public schools. The program helps students experience Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet through performance, storytelling, writing, improvisation, close reading, and creative collaboration.

This role uses a pre-developed curriculum to make classical text active, accessible, and meaningful for students. The residency includes classroom sessions that prepare students for a live in-school performance of Romeo and Juliet by professional actors and an interactive talkback.

Assignments may take place in Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Manhattan, with priority given to candidates available to teach in Queens and Brooklyn.

Job Responsibilities Include

• Facilitate Shakespeare Laboratory residencies in New York City public schools using an established curriculum, culminating in an in-school performance by a professional touring acting company.
• Lead grade-appropriate theater and literacy activities connected to Romeo and Juliet, including close reading, scene work, storytelling, writing, improvisation, and discussion.
• Help students connect classroom work to the culminating live performance and talkback.
• Adapt instruction in collaboration with classroom teachers and school staff to support students with diverse learning needs.
• Foster a positive classroom environment that supports participation, collaboration, creative risk-taking, and student voice.
• Attend the culminating in-school performance and support student engagement as needed.
• Participate in required trainings, curriculum meetings, planning meetings, and professional development.
• Communicate consistently with 92NY staff, classroom teachers, and school partners.
• Arrive prepared for each residency and manage scripts, materials, and classroom needs.
• Complete required program documentation, including photos, attendance records, student reflections, or other materials requested by 92NY.

Experience, Education, & Skills Desired

• Bachelor\'s degree in Theater Education, English Language Arts, Arts Education, or a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience teaching theater, drama, English language arts, or arts-integrated instruction in public schools or comparable educational settings preferred.
• Strong understanding of Shakespeare\'s language, themes, and plays, with the ability to make classical text accessible and engaging for students.
• Experience leading theater-based literacy activities, including close reading, creative writing, scene work, improvisation, storytelling, or public speaking.
• Experience adapting instruction for students with disabilities and diverse learning needs.
• Ability to engage and support groups of students through active, participatory instruction.
• Strong classroom management, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Current fingerprint clearance through the New York City and New York State Departments of Education preferred.
• Spanish language proficiency and/or experience working with multilingual learners preferred.

Work Environment & Requirements

Applicants should be available for professional development and planning meetings with 92NY staff in September/October 2026. Teaching takes place during regular school hours, 8:00 AM-2:30 PM, with occasional after-school hours, 2:30-5:00 PM, from October 2026-April 2027.

Residency sessions typically consist of 45-minute class periods. Teaching Artists may lead one to four classes during each school visit, with schedules determined by school assignment.

Compensation

$113 per class session.

Additional compensation is provided for curriculum meetings with 92NY staff, event attendance, and planning meetings with school partners.