Academic​/Instructor Teaching Artist McCarter Theatre Center Princeton, NJ

CLASSIFICATION: Part-time;
Project-based;
Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: $25 - $75/hr depending on type of work; paid sick and bereavement leave; staff holiday pay; access to participate in a 403(b) retirement plan; complimentary and discounted tickets; institutional professional development opportunities; free parking within walking distance, and additional perks.

LOCATION &

SCHEDULE:

This is an in-person position reporting to our administrative offices and theaters located at 91 University Place in Princeton, NJ, with requirements to be on-site at McCarter or in local schools and community centers during mutually agreed upon schedules that vary by program. Weekly schedule will vary, with some weekend hours dependent on assigned program.

START DATE: Contract opportunities are available throughout the season, from September 1 through June 30.

McCarter Theatre Center is seeking dynamic, collaborative Teaching Artists to lead classes and workshops for students of all ages at McCarter, and throughout Princeton and surrounding communities. These part-time roles are ideal for theatre practitioners with a passion for arts education, community engagement, and inclusive teaching practices. If you’re interested in cultivating a vibrant and educational experience for our students, we’d love to hear from you!

At this time, we are specifically seeking the following:

Aaan experienced improviser and educator to facilitate adult improv classes for students with a range of experience levels, from curious beginners to developing performers. Ideal candidates bring strong improv training, ensemble-building skills, and experience teaching adults in supportive, engaging classroom environments.

Teaching Artists in this role should be comfortable leading active, process-driven classes that emphasize collaboration, creativity, confidence-building, and performance skills. Candidates should have experience facilitating improv exercises, scene work, games, and ensemble-based learning, while adapting instruction to meet the needs of participants with varying levels of experience. Experience teaching both introductory and intermediate-level improv is strongly preferred.

Collaborative Musical Directors with a background in theatre performance and music education to support our youth musical theatre classes and teen conservatory programs. This role combines musical leadership with arts education, helping students develop foundational musical skills while fostering creativity, confidence, and ensemble collaboration.

Ideal candidates have experience accompanying rehearsals, teaching music to children and adolescents, and supporting musical theatre instruction in classroom or rehearsal settings. Teaching Artists in this role should be comfortable leading vocal warm-ups, music rehearsals, theatre-based activities, and age-appropriate exercises that strengthen musical understanding and performance skills. Experience working with students across a range of developmental stages, particularly ages 5–17, is highly valued.

Nurturing, energetic educators with experience facilitating early childhood music and creative play experiences for young children and their caregivers. Ideal candidates understand the developmental needs of infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children and are skilled at creating welcoming environments that support exploration, imagination, movement, and connection.

Teaching Artists in this role will lead engaging caregiver-and-child workshops that incorporate music, storytelling, sensory experiences, movement, and imaginative play. Successful candidates are comfortable facilitating group participation, adapting activities to meet a range of developmental needs, and creating age-appropriate experiences that foster curiosity, creativity, early learning, and joyful family engagement.

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