Acting Instructor

Cooperative Educational Services; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Cooperative Educational Services in Trumbull, CT seeks an experienced acting instructor to teach high school students. The role requires planning classes, maintaining records, and directing productions. The position follows the school calendar and offers $53.83 per hour for 16 hours a week, starting August 20, 2026.

Qualifications include significant experience in performing arts or a Bachelor's degree, along with an understanding of acting techniques. Strong collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in performing arts or a Bachelor's degree required.
• Understanding of major acting techniques is essential.
• Professional acting or directing experience is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Plan instruction and teach assigned classes.
• Create and administer assessments for students.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and achievement.
• Collaborate with faculty members and attend staff meetings.
• Communicate effectively with parents.
• Teach multiple levels of acting to high school students.
• Direct 1-2 productions each year.

Skills

Significant professional experience or Bachelor's Degree in subject

Understanding of major acting techniques

Team player

Professional acting or directing experience

Job description

Program/Department: Regional Center for the Arts (RCA)
Position Length: Following the school calendar, Monday - Thursday, 12:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. on days when school is in session
Salary Range: $53.83 per hour (16 hours per week)
Anticipated Start Date: August 20, 2026

Qualifications

• Significant professional experience or Bachelor's Degree in subject.
• Certification is NOT required.
• Understanding of major acting techniques.
• Team player.
• Professional acting or directing experience highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Plan instruction and teach assigned classes.
• Create and administer assessments.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and achievement.
• Collaborate with other members of the RCA faculty.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Communicate with parents.
• Teach multiple levels of acting to high school students.
• Direct 1–2 productions per year.

Equal Opportunity Statement

"It is the policy of C.E.S. that no person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise discriminated against under any service or program on account of race, color, religious creed, age, marital or civil union status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, residence, veteran status, victim of domestic violence, present or past history of mental disorder, mental retardation, learning disability or physical disability including, but not limited to, blindness, or pregnancy and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.Inquiries regarding C.E.S. nondiscrimination policies should be directed to the Associate Executive Director's office, C.E.S., 40 Lindeman Dr., Trumbull, CT 06611, [phone].