Asst. Professor - Drama jobs in the United States

Drama Kids is looking for PART-TIME, caring, fun, and motivated people who are passionate about developing children to join our growing team. Our teachers believe in what they do and that they can affect positive change every day. Their energy and enthusiasm encourage kids to become the best communicators they can be! Our goal is to develop kids and enable them to strive and thrive as the 21st century unfolds.

We are looking for teachers in the following areas for the 2024-2025 school year:

• Brandon
• Valrico
• Riverview
• Fishhawk
• Apollo Beach
• Ruskin
• Wesley Chapel
• New Tampa
• Lutz
• Temple Terrace

Drama Kids is a Creative Drama & Literacy Enrichment Program where kids “Act Up” with a purpose! We work with our students’ imagination and creativity to develop literacy skills, public speaking, leadership/teamwork, and acting abilities while building their confidence and essential life skills, all learned in a fun and professional atmosphere.

As a member of our awesome team of teachers, you will:

• Teach one hour-long classes per week in the afternoon and early evening, arriving 15 minutes prior to class. Depending on your availability, we can offer 2-4 classes a week.
• Teach and mentor students from 5 to 17 years of age
• Follow detailed world-renowned lesson plans on speech, movement & acting
• Maintain a fun, safe, respectful classroom
• Remain with kids until they have all been picked up by parents
• Commit to a full school year (August - May)
• Direct and help students deliver an end of the year showcase presentation
• Build relationships with parents and students
• Foster relationships with local schools and venue staff
• Attend paid training and monthly staff curriculum meetings
• Have potential to do additional marketing work/projects for our location

Qualifications:

• Have a heart for kids!
• Are looking for a very part-time and fun opportunity
• Have teaching experience and excellent classroom management skills
• Have excellent communication and organizational skills
• Have HIGH ENERGY and flexibility
• Have afternoons and early evenings available (Mon - Thur from 1:30pm-6:00pm)
• Have reliable transportation
• Are willing to commute to various schools and locations
• Are willing and able to commit for full one school year (August - May)
• Theatre experience is a plus
• Level 2 background check required. All teachers must obtain their Jessica Lunsford Badges.

Top 10 Reasons to Become a Drama Kids Teacher:

1. We care about you!

2. Where else can you get paid to jump up and down, make funny faces, pretend to be a caterpillar or an alien, etc.?

3. We love teaching kids and their families love us!

4. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children – helping them develop communication, creativity, collaboration, and other skills that will help them succeed in life.

5. Great compensation: $30 - $45 per one-hour class as a solo teacher (depending on experience). Paid training, admin time, and meetings. Summer camps also available!

6. You get to be part of a super fun teaching team and work with an awesome leadership team that supports you!

7. Part-time schedule - you will have a set schedule for the school year on the days you have committed to.

8. Pride – you will be a part of the largest drama-related organization in the world!

9. Excellent and thorough paid training provided.

10. You will enjoy the pride of being able to witness the fruits of your labor as you see ALL students perform on stage in front of family and friends.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• After school
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Public school

Application Question(s):

• Why do you want to work for Drama Kids?
• What is your availability (Mon-Thur) starting in August?

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person