Teaching artist part time

barringtonstageco; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrington Stage Company in Pittsfield, MA invites Teaching Artists to join our roster for afterschool programs. These hourly positions report to the Director of Education, Jane O’Leary, with a start date in October 2026, and locations including MCLA and various Pittsfield schools.

Ideal candidates have a background in devising original theater and can shepherd collaborative projects with students, helping them grow creatively while contributing to our inclusive community mission.

Qualifications

• Background in devising original theater pieces.
• Experience creating original work with students is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Shepherd the process of creating original theater projects with students.
• Deliver afterschool sessions in Pittsfield, MA across educational programs.

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