Drama Kids Lead Teacher

Drama Kids; Virginia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Part-time work

Great team environment

Job summary

Drama Kids in Virginia is seeking PART-TIME, energetic instructors to inspire children aged 4 to 17 through Creative Drama and Literacy Enrichment. You will work 3-8 hours per week in the afternoon and early evening, teaching with our world-renowned lesson plans on speech, movement and acting.

As a member of our team you will direct plays, mentor students, build relationships with parents, deliver presentations, and attend trainings and monthly staff meetings.

Qualifications

• Have a heart for kids and the ability to engage young learners.
• Very part-time with afternoon availability.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• High energy and flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor students aged 4 to 17 using provided lesson plans.
• Lead drama activities, direct plays, and deliver presentations.
• Build relationships with parents and students and attend training.
• Prepare for classes and assist with location events and projects.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

High energy

Heart for kids

Flexible schedule

Afternoons available

Job description

Life’s Too Short to Not Work Someplace AWESOME!

Join a Program that Changes Lives!

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 encouragekids 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.

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, essential life skills learned in a fun and professional atmosphere.

As a member of our great team you will:

• Work 3-8 hours per week in the afternoon and early evening
• Teach and mentor students from 4 to 17 years of age
• Follow provided world-renowned lesson plans on speech, movement & acting
• Direct plays
• Build relationships with parents and students
• Deliver presentations
• Foster relationships with local schools
• Attend training and monthly staff meetings
• Have potential to do additional administrative and marketing work/projects for our location
• Lead the Drama Kids lesson including planning for warm-ups, activities, and main instruction.
• Provide the 2nd Drama Teacher (if applicable) with the lesson plan ahead of class.
• Assign portions of the lesson as appropriate while maintaining responsibility for leading the main instruction.
• Provide creative props when appropriate and collaborate with the 2nd Drama Teacher on props, materials, classroom setup, and transitions.
• Create an exciting, fun, and encouraging environment that supports confidence, creativity, and positive behavior.
• Print the class roster (name tags optional) before each session.
• Arrive 15 minutes before class to check in, set up and prepare.

Qualifications:

• Have a heart for kids!
• Are looking for a very part-time and fun opportunity
• Have excellent communication and organizational skills
• Have HIGH ENERGY and flexibility
• Have afternoons available
• Have reliable transportation
• Are willing to commute to various schools and locations in Stafford and surrounding areas.
• Are willing and able to commit for one school year
• Theater and teaching experience a plus, but not required

Benefits:

• We care about you!
• Where else can you get paid to jump up and down, make funny faces, pretend to be a caterpillar or an alien, etc.?
• We love kids, and kids and their parents love us!
• 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.
• Great compensation starting at $29 p/hr for teaching classes, with the opportunity to earn up to $35 p/hr for teaching classes
• Earn additional compensation at varying pay rates for training, meetings and events
• You get to be part of a super fun team with a great boss!
• Flexible schedule.
• Pride – you will be a part of the largest drama-related organization in the world!
• Excellent and thorough training provided.
• You will enjoy the pride of being able to witness the fruits of your labor as you see ALL students perform in front of family and friends.