The Chesapeake Arts Center is growing! We are always looking for capable, hard-working and fun individuals who are passionate about our mission. Please see the opportunities below and apply today.

CAC does not discriminate in offering equal access with respect to employment terms and conditions on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or protected veteran's status and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.




Mini Makers Teaching Assistant 

Position Summary

We are seeking an energetic, and reliable Teaching Assistant to support our Mini Makers program for children aged 3 to 5. The ideal candidate will have completed the 90-hour childcare certification and demonstrate a passion for early childhood education. This role involves assisting the lead teacher in creating a safe and engaging environment.

Experience/Skills: 

  • Completion of 90-hour childcare certification is preferred 

  • Experience working with children 

  • CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

  • Patience, creativity, and a genuine love for working with young children

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills 

  • Ability to approach challenges in a supportive and creative manner 

  • Bilingual – Spanish/English is preferred 

Responsibilities:

  • Support the lead teacher in implementing daily lesson plans and activities

  • Assist with classroom management and maintaining a positive learning atmosphere

  • Supervise children during activities, snack time and escort children to the bathroom 

  • Promote social, emotional, and cognitive development through art activities 

  • Help with setup and cleanup of classroom materials and activities

  • Ensure the health and safety of all children in the classroom

  • Communicate effectively with parents and staff

Hours: 9:30am-12:30pm Tuesdays and Thursdays starting in January. 

Pay: $25 an hour

To apply: Send cover letter, resume, and three references with the subject line “Mini Makers Teacher Assistant” to Sara Moore, Education Director, sara@chesapeakearts.org . Position will remain open until filled. No phone calls, please.

Kids Ceramics Instructor: Winter Spring Semester

Saturday Morning Kids Clay Instructor

Position Summary:

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Kid's Ceramics Instructor to join our team! This position focuses on teaching wheel throwing and/or handbuilding to children ages 6 to 12 in a fun and supportive environment.

Qualifications:

  • Experience teaching clay to children

  • Positive, patient, and engaging teaching style

  • Availability Saturday morning classes 10:30am-12:00pm, potential for more hours

  • Starting January 2026

 Pay $35 an hour

Apply: For more information or to apply, please send your resume and a brief cover letter to both Sara@chesapeakearts.org and Camilla@chesapeakearts.org.

Overhire Event Crew - Ongoing

The Chesapeake Arts Center (CAC) seeks overhire lighting and sound technicians for its wide variety of events in its two performance spaces. CAC’s proscenium theatre and black box theatre are both equipped with industry-standard lighting and audio equipment, including rep lighting plots hung and focused in each space. While shifts are largely focused on the technical side of events, CAC prides itself on providing quality customer service for our renters and audiences. Therefore, a positive attitude and willingness to help is a must. Teamwork is crucial to the success of the events, and flexibility is paramount as a technician. Outside of standard technical duties, crew is expected to assist with simple custodial tasks at the end of the event.

Hours vary, but are most frequently evenings and weekends. Event shifts are staffed through a system that allows crew flexibility in requesting shifts that fit within their schedules. If applying with technical experience, rates begin at $21/hour. CAC is also willing to help train and provide experience for young technicians with a desire to learn.

To apply, please send your resume to Dan Goodrich, Director of Operations, at dan@chesapeakearts.org

Wood Shop Instructor for Adults

Winter / Spring Semester

Pay $35 an hour

We're seeking an experienced and passionate wood shop instructor to join our team! As a lead instructor, you'll teach a range of courses, from six-week workshops such as beginning woodworking, to shorter sessions focused on specific projects like cutting boards and bandsaw boxes. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in wood shop equipment operation and safety, a portfolio showcasing their skills, and a genuine enthusiasm for mentoring students. Our classes are intimate, with 4-8 students, and are scheduled on weekday evenings and weekends, with flexible scheduling options available.

Please email both Education Director, Sara Moore, at: Sara@chesapeakearts.org and MakerSpace Manager, Maks Prykhodko, at: maks@chesapeakearts.org your resume and cover letter with either a link to your website or images of your work.

Instructors - Ongoing

CAC seeks Teaching Artists, for both in-person classes and workshops. Please send your resume and cover letter with either a link to your website or images of your work to Sara Moore. CAC is currently look for instructors that work in the following disciplines:

Camp & After School Programming (Students ages 5-14)

Dance - All types; Guest Artists welcome to apply

Visual Arts – Fiber Arts, Art Classes for Elementary- High School Aged Students, and Anime & Manga

Digital – Animation, Digital Photography, Computer Programming, Graphic Design, and Adobe CC Suite Instruction

Theater – Play-writing, Improv, Musical Theatre

Music – Beginning instruments for group classes, Choir, and Musical theater

MakerSpace – Screen Printing and Sewing

Let’s Collaborate!