University of Wisconsin–Madison

Character Kids Looking for Teaching Artists for the Spring and/or Summer Sessions

Teaching Artist – Spring Session
 
Character Kids is seeking Teaching Artists for the Spring Session 2026! Character Kids offers after school theater classes at elementary schools throughout the Madison area.
This is a great supplemental job for working actors and/or college students.
Scheduling is flexible, but candidates should be available at least one weekday afternoon and have a reliable mode of transportation. Classes are one hour long and usually fall somewhere between 2-5 pm. Classes take place at our partner elementary schools and each session meets once per week for 8 weeks. Pay is $40/class.
We’re happy to work with first time teachers, although candidates should have some experience in theater and/or education. Interested candidates should send a resume to Molly Kempfer, Character Kids Education Coordinator at molly@characterkidsdrama.com.
Feel free to reach out with questions via email with any questions.
About the Company: Character Kids provides after school theater classes and summer theater camps to elementary schools, Rec departments and community centers throughout the Greater Madison Area. In our programs, students learn the basics of acting, singing and musical theater dance while having a lot of fun! Focus is put on developing imagination, social skills and a positive self-image through the performing arts. We want to create a safe and encouraging atmosphere for students to “build character…onstage and off”!
Teaching Artist – Summer Camps
Character Kids is seeking talented, organized, energetic Teaching Artists for the summer!
Character Kids offers summer camps at local elementary schools and community centers.
This is a great supplemental job for working actors or college students! Candidates should
have at least one week of daytime availability. Camps are usually half day  (morning or afternoon).
We are happy to work with first time teachers. Interested candidates should send a resume to Molly Kempfer, Character Kids Education Coordinator, at molly@characterkidsdrama.com. More info can be found at www.characterkidsdrama.com/job-opportunities. Feel free to reach out with questions via email!
About the Company: Character Kids provides after school theater classes and summer theater camps to elementary schools, park districts and community centers throughout San Diego County. In our programs, students learn the basics of acting, singing and musical theater dance while having a lot of fun! Focus is put on developing imagination, social skills and a positive self-image through the performing arts. We want to create a safe and encouraging atmosphere for students to “build character…onstage and off”!
Learn about our company at www.characterkidsdrama.com.