BridgeUP: Theater in the Schools Teaching Artist 

DEPARTMENT: Education

Northern Stage in White River Junction, VT seeks knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and playful individuals to serve as Teaching Artists in our BridgeUP: Theater in the Schools Program for Spring 2026. This program serves 4th-6th grade students in New Hampshire and Vermont public schools, and consists of an 8 week in-person residency during which teaching artists introduce, cast, and rehearse a 30-minute cut of a Shakespeare play with students. This culminates in a performance at both the schools and at Northern Stage. All curriculum, scripts and materials are provided. Teaching Artists receive ongoing training throughout the program. 

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Teach in 2-3 schools for approximately 4-5 hours per week, per school
• Attend weekly Teaching Artist trainings and check ins
• Collaborate and organize casting, logistics, and preparations with your teaching partner outside of teaching hours. Roughly 4-5 hours per week, per school.
• Facilitate performances for all schools during final performance week at Northern Stage

 QUALIFICATIONS: 

• College degree or at least 2 years experience in theater production or arts education
• Experience teaching grade school students
• Enthusiasm for working with children
• Directing experience is preferred
• Ability to work as part of a teaching team of two
• Ability to maintain grace under pressure and to keep up a positive attitude
• Ability to collaborate and problem solve
• Valid driver’s license preferred
• Loading and unloading 50 pounds worth of sound equipment, costumes and props

Contract Dates: 04/11/26 - 06/12/26

Compensation: $500.00 a week for teaching in 2 schools, $750.00 a week for teaching in 3 schools

Job Type: 25-35 hours a week 

Travel and Housing: included

Please note that this offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Northern Stage’s background check policy is attached to this email. Please reach out if you have any questions. 

HOW TO APPLY 

Please submit the following materials to Sam Empey and Kevin David Thomas, Co-Directors of Education:

• Cover Letter
• Teaching/Theater resume
• Two (2) professional references

Northern Stage accepts application materials via Submittable: https://northernstage.submittable.com/submit/350855/bridgeup-theater-in-the-schools-teaching-artist-fy26

We believe the most important and impactful art is made when we consider and commit to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access both on and off of our stage. We highly encourage folks who are Black, Native or Indigenous, People of Color, Queer or Trans, Poor or Working Class, Disabled, Young, Elderly, and/or who speak English as a second language to apply. To learn more about Northern Stage, please visit our website:www.northernstage.org.

Hello adVenturers! Please help us to evaluate the effectiveness of the BOLD Ventures grant at your theater by submitting this form within 60 days of your project's public showing or by July 1, 2026.  If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me at mbenjamin@northernstage.org.

Thank you for considering registering for Education Programs at Northern Stage.         - To qualify for Sliding Scale, please fill out the form below to take advantage of our tuition support.       - You will be required to submit the first two pages of the parents'/guardians' most recent federal income tax return. Without these documents we will not be able to process your submission.      - If you believe you qualify for further financial aide, you may provide information about additional circumstances we should consider in our optional statement of need.      - Northern Stage uses the Vermont Department for Children and Families Child Care Financial Assistance Sliding Fee Scales as a guideline.      - Once submitted, your responses are valid through June 1, 2026 and will apply to all programs you participate in.         Applications may be submitted through this Submittable form, postal mail, or email:         Mail:      Northern Stage      Attn: Sam Empey      76 Gates Street      White River Junction, VT 05001         Email: sempey@northernstage,org         

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Co- Director of Education, Sam Empey, at sempey@northernstage.org.

HGB Theater Ventures is a program funded by the Helen Gurley Brown Foundation to offer grants to develop new and innovative work for the American theater. Proposals for grants will be accepted beginning January 1, 2026.   The deadline for applications is March 15, 2026 and decisions will be announced by April 20, 2026.