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Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess a positive, energetic and inclusive attitude, while exhibiting behavior that makes all campers and staff
feel safe and welcome.
• Previous teaching experience with K-12th grade students and adults.
• Skilled at crafting theater-focused lesson plans.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering positive working relationships with colleagues and
other collaborators.
• Proven ability to set priorities, work collaboratively, and take initiative, functioning independently as needed.
• A cooperative mindset, with the ability to work harmoniously with individuals from diverse backgrounds,
personalities, and work styles, always approaching challenges with optimism, civility, and a solutions-oriented
approach.
• This position requires a valid background check prior to start and may be subject to periodic re-screening.
Teaching Artists working with youth are expected to comply with New Jersey mandated reporting
requirements related to child welfare and safety.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CPR/AED/First-Aid Certification.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, or other languages.
• Experience working with neurodiverse learners and students with varying access needs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Led by our core values, McCarter fosters and expects a culture of care and respect for the wellbeing of our
staff.
• Work will be completed in a variety of spaces and rooms, subject to HVAC cooling and heating, both here at
McCarter and at other locations in the greater community. There is possibility for some work to be done
outside, as well.
• This position entails extended periods of standing while moving and engaging in physical activity (e.g. 4-5
hour intervals), manual dexterity for occasionally operating office equipment, and the ability to read and
interpret documents, while sporadically requiring lifting and carrying objects up to 10 pounds (e.g. acting
cubes and other minor scenic elements), engaging in repetitive tasks, sitting, walking, bending, and reaching
within the office and classroom environment.
• Position may be asked to use personal transportation in order to travel to offsite program locations.
• Employees may be asked to use a personal cell phone in order to access authenticator apps and related
software necessary for work credentials/multi-factor authentication (MFA). Applicants should be
comfortable using their personal devices for these purposes as part of their job responsibilities, as
workarounds cannot be guaranteed in order to access certain platforms.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMITMENT

McCarter is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring, supporting, and promoting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture. As such, McCarter seeks team members who: contribute to a diversity of backgrounds and
experiences to support an expansive artistic vision; are committed to engaging in ongoing anti-racism and anti-oppression work collectively and individually; value collaboration, curiosity, flexibility, and an openness to continuous personal and professional growth.

We encourage all candidates to apply, even if they do not currently meet all the qualifications. We know there are
great candidates who may not have all the qualifications listed above but possess intuitive knowledge or other fully transferable skills. If that is you, don’t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself. McCarter is committed to on-the job training and mentorship. We also encourage candidates who do not live within commuting distance to apply; we are eager to tell you about the area, which includes many vibrant communities and towns outside of Princeton.

McCarter Theatre Center is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in the application and hiring process for individuals with disabilities if needed and requested. To request disability accommodation, please contact (609) 258-6500 and connect with Human Resources or email jobs@mccarter.org.