The Worst Summer Job

When the heroes go off the stage, the clowns come on. -- Heinrich Heine

The Old Town School of Folk Music is hiring:

Clowning Instructor

The Summer Camp Program at The Old Town School seeks a part-time clowning teacher for its theater camp, which runs from July 23 through August 17. Responsibilities include teaching three morning classes per day, Monday through Friday, participation in mandatory weekly teacher meetings and pre-camp orientation, and attending a final student performance on the evening of August 17th.

The ideal candidate will have experience teaching clowning, mime or physical comedy to children ages 5 through 10, excellent communication skills, a demonstrated love of teaching theater to children, and exceptional classroom management skills.

All applicants must be available Mondays through Fridays, 9:00 a.m. through 12:30 p.m., July 23rd through August 17th.

Please fax or email resume and cover letter to

Old Town School of Folk Music
Attn: Human Resources
4544 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
Fax: 773.506.2414
Please, no phone calls.

The phone number at the Old Town is 773.728.6000.