Afterschool Theater Instructor for Youth

Center for Family Life; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Center for Family Life in Brooklyn is seeking an Activity Specialist – Theater for school-based programs. The role focuses on designing and delivering age-appropriate theater activities within afterschool and summer settings, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and school staff.

You will lead rehearsals, develop curricula, and align activities with NYS standards while maintaining high energy, safety, and inclusive practices for diverse youth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Strong theater instruction background.
• Skilled in theater-based play and game facilitation.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Flexible and team‑oriented.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Background check and medical clearance after conditional offer.

Responsibilities

• Design age-appropriate, standards-based theater curricula for elementary groups in afterschool and summer programs.
• Provide weekly instruction in theater and literacy development.
• Assist with script writing, run rehearsals, direct an original production.
• Incorporate NYS standards for the Arts into curriculum.
• Submit weekly lesson plans for music activities.
• Attend field trips and supervise activities at NYC locations.
• Collaborate to produce program-wide performances and events.
• Support staff training and special events; ensure safe operation.

Skills

Theater instruction

Play facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Youth engagement

Team collaboration

Bilingual: English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Center for Family Life in Brooklyn is seeking an Activity Specialist – Theater for school-based programs. The role focuses on designing and delivering age-appropriate theater activities within afterschool and summer settings, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and school staff.

You will lead rehearsals, develop curricula, and align activities with NYS standards while maintaining high energy, safety, and inclusive practices for diverse youth.