Acting Instructor for K-12 Afterschool Programs

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Togetherhood in New York City connects passionate instructors with schools and communities seeking enrichment for K-12 students. If you love teaching acting and bringing joy to kids, this role could be for you.

As an Acting instructor, you will craft age-appropriate curricula, lead weekly in-person classes, and foster an inclusive, engaging classroom environment. You’ll be expected to prepare thoroughly, show up on time, and support student growth throughout the term.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching school-age children in an educational setting.
• Ability to create a fun, structured, inclusive classroom environment.
• Passion for teaching and developing student skills in acting.

Responsibilities

• Develop age-appropriate Acting curriculum for after-school students.
• Lead weekly in-person classes with enthusiasm and expertise.
• Establish a well-structured and lively classroom that keeps students engaged.
• Foster a positive, supportive learning environment for students of varying skill levels.
• Build connections with students in a warm and inclusive environment.
• Track student growth and offer constructive feedback.
• Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to teach.
• Create memorable experiences for the children in your class.

Skills

Acting

Job description

About Togetherhood

At Togetherhood, we’re building something special: a vibrant marketplace where passionate educators meet schools and communities hungry for enrichment. Whether it’s arts & crafts, basketball, breakdancing, chess, or STEM, we match talented instructors with opportunities to share their skills and spark joy in the next generation.

Our mission is simple but powerful: “to infuse every community with high quality enrichment and education.”We're here to support you in sharing your craft, your voice, and your passionwith kids who are ready to learn and grow. If you're a dynamic instructor who loves what you teach and why you teach it, we'd love for you to be part of Togetherhood.

What You'll Do

As a member of our network, you will be matched with opportunities to teach Acting to K-12 students at schools, buildings, and communities across New York City. These teaching opportunities will be for terms that could last anywhere from 6 weeks to 18 weeks.

• As an after school instructor, you'll have the following responsibilities:


• Develop age-appropriate Acting curriculum for after-school students


• Lead weekly in-person classes with enthusiasm and expertise


• Establish a well-structured and lively classroom that keeps students engaged


• Foster a positive, supportive, and encouraging learning environment for students of varying skill levels


• Build connections with students in a warm and inclusive environment


• Track student growth and offer positive, helpful feedback


• Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to teach


• Create a memorable experience for the children in your class

Who You Are

A fun, enthusiastic, adaptable instructor, with experience teaching school age children, and who:

• Has excitement, joy, and passion for both teaching kids and personal development/learning


• Knows how to create a fun, structured, and inclusive classroom environment


• Brings your own voice and creativity to each class you teach


• Is cooperative, supportive, flexible


• Is dependable, proactive, and thrives when given autonomy … and also appreciates support and clear expectations

What to Expect

• If your resume is a fit, we’ll reach out to set up a screening call on Google Meet


• Candidates advancing from screenings will have a second video interview, in which we will ask you to share a sample lesson plan


• The final step of the process is onboarding into our platform, ready to accept classes!