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Shakespeare Theatre Company
Washington, DC
EDUCATION | Professional Job

Expires: 03/31/26

Job Dates

June 22 - August 15, 2026

Pay

$27.00 per hour

Shakespeare Theatre Company, a training ground for the next generation of theatre artists, advocates, and educators, seeks Teaching Artists to join a passionate team of change-makers and community-builders for Camp Shakespeare 2026. Camp Shakespeare runs June 22 through August 15, with two-week sessions (Monday through Friday) for youth and teens ages 6 to 18. Returning teens can audition for a three-week Intensive. At Camp Shakespeare, students transform into Shakespeare+rsquo;s characters through voice, movement, and imagination; unlock Shakespeare+rsquo;s language through text analysis; develop acting skills for their level of experience; learn the safety and storytelling of stage combat; and perform for friends and family onstage with STC. Camp Shakespeare Teaching Artists are paid $27 an hour, and work with a co-teacher and student teacher. They work between 32-38 hours a week and have paid planning hours before camp begins.

Ideal candidates enjoy working with young people; are reliable, enthusiastic team players familiar with the works of Shakespeare; will be available to attend trainings June 15-18 and to facilitate camp during program hours; have experience creating safe, inclusive, and fun learning environments; value accessibility, collaboration, and high-quality arts experiences. A minimum of two years+rsquo; experience working with students in an arts and educational environment is required. Must pass a background check.

Shakespeare Theatre Company is committed to building an inclusive, equitable, and anti-racist organization that better reflects the community where we reside and work. To learn more about our on-going efforts and to read our Anti-Racist Action Plan, please visit https://www.shakespearetheatre.org/about/equity-diversity-inclusion/. If you are interested in this position, please apply on our website at http://www.shakespearetheatre.org/about/careers-and-casting/jobs/, or you may send a cover letter, resume, and references to employment@shakespearetheatre.org.

Contact

Lindsey Morris

Human Resources Manager

employment(at)shakespearetheatre(dot)org

http://www.shakespearetheatre.org/about/careers-and-casting/jobs/

Fax: (202) 547-0226

Business Address

516 8th Street SE

Washington, DC 20003

Posted: 02/20/2026 14:35:05 EST

Last Updated: 02/20/2026 22:00 EST

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