Teaching artist part time

Barrington Stage Co.; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Barrington Stage Company in Pittsfield, MA is seeking Teaching Artists to join our roster of outstanding theater educators across all educational programs. These are hourly, afterschool positions starting in October 2026. Reports to Jane O’Leary, director of education.

Working locations include Pittsfield, MCLA, and various schools in the area. We value experience in devising original theater and are especially seeking composers, directors, playwrights, and multi-hyphenate creatives who can

Job description

• Teaching Artist, hourly positions available across all educational programs
• Reports to: Jane O’Leary, director of education
• Start Date: October 2026
• Working Location: Pittsfield, MCLA, and various schools in Pittsfield.
• Department: Education
• Compensation: Negotiable depending on expeirence
• Schedule: weekdays afterschool

ABOUT BARRINGTON STAGE COMPANY

Barrington Stage Company, an award-winning professional theatre company located in the heart of the Berkshires, is seeking Teaching Artists to join our roster of excellent theater educators in Pittsfield, MA.

Barrington Stage has a three-fold mission: to produce top-notch, compelling work; to develop new plays and musicians; and to engage our community with vibrant, inclusive educational outreach programs.

Inclusion Statement

Barrington Stage Company’s education and community engagement programs welcome individuals of all races, ethnicities, abilities and disabilities, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and genders. We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible, and affirming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, and families.

Values

• We believe that the practice of making theatre helps young people develop important social-emotional skills and builds community.We believe in creating a brave space to talk about difficult issues and push through discomfort, thereby becoming agents of positive change and more engaged citizens.
• We believe mentorship makes a difference.
• We believe in student agency and leadership.

OVERVIEW

Seeking teaching artists who have a background in devising original theater. Especially seeking composers, directors, playwright and multi-hyphenate creatives who can shepard the process of creating original work with students.

* This job description is not comprehensive and is subject to change at any time