Summer Young Playwrights Project Lead Teaching Artist/Director of Plays (Chautau

Summer Young Playwrights Project Lead Teaching Artist/Director of Plays (Chautauqua Arts Education)/Seasonal Employment
Job Category:

Education

Requisition Number:

SUMME004852

Posted : May 21, 2026

Full-Time

Salary : $6,000 USD per year

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Description
The

Lead Teaching Artist/Director of Plays

will work with the Director of Arts Education to provide input on the curriculum, suggest team members to serve as teaching artists, train teaching artists, coordinate travel both to Chautauqua Institution and to schools, lead the team of teaching artists during each phase of the implementation of the curriculum in the schools, and serve as liaison between the teaching artist team and CI staff. This person will also serve as director for the Phase 3 plays, working with the Director of Arts Education and Arts Education staff to communicate production needs, supervise the acting and production team and present the final performances of student plays. This position will report to the Director of Arts Education.

About Your Compensation

The compensation for this position is $3,000 per week, beginning July 12th to July 24th.

Travel to and from Chautauqua Institution will be reimbursed, as well as some costs incurred for travel throughout Chautauqua County specific to school visits.

Responsibilities

Provide input to the Director of Arts Education on the program curriculum

Suggest teaching artists to hire as the YPP Teaching Artist Team

Train the teaching artists in the program curriculum

Serve as on‑site leadership for the YPP Teaching Artist Team

Coordinate travel for the team as needed

Serve as liaison between the YPP Teaching Artist Team and the Director of Arts Education

Support field trip activities, including art‑project making and general student interaction

Direct and present the final culminating performance

Education and Experience

Required experience:

Theater for youth programs

Directing

Formal training in theater arts

Theater improvisation

Skills and Abilities

Team leadership

Knowledge of best practices for working with grade 3‑4 youth in theater programs

“Yes and” approach

Supervision and Guidance

Teaching Artists will be trained and supported by the Director of Arts Education. Program implementation and development will be coordinated in collaboration between the Teaching Artist and the Director of Arts Education.

About Your Schedule
Chautauqua Institution and Chautauqua Hotel Company offer flexible schedules, full and part‑time, for seasonal employment during summer operations starting annually each June and concluding in August. Seasonal employment may be available earlier (pre‑season) and beyond season (post‑season) based on business needs and candidate availability. Schedules typically include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as a requirement.

While you will confirm your final schedule with management at the time of an interview and offer of employment, you should generally anticipate the following schedule options for this position:

Arrival: July 12

Camp weeks: July 13‑17, July 20‑24

Departure: July 24

About Living on the Grounds
Chautauqua Institution may provide limited housing options on our grounds or assist you with locating nearby housing arrangements for selecting opportunities based on business needs. Housing is not an option for many positions and may be at a cost to you. Candidates should assume there are no employer‑provided or employer‑assisted housing options available for this position unless it is otherwise stated.

Housing/accommodations will be provided, with preference towards private room with shared bath and common areas, possibility of shared room with approval from artist.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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