Drama Teacher - Part Time

Drama Kids - Metro Detroit West; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Job summary

Drama Kids - Metro Detroit West is seeking a part-time Drama Teacher to start in November 2026 in Livonia and surrounding areas. You will teach after-school classes, use our curriculum, and travel to classrooms across western Metro Detroit.

Ideal candidates are energetic, reliable, enjoy working with children, and comfortable driving between schools. Training is provided; schedule is flexible with classes Monday-Thursday, most starting around 3:30 PM, and hours vary per week.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or in education.
• Reliable transportation to multiple locations.
• Willingness to travel within western Metro Detroit.

Responsibilities

• Teach after-school drama classes using our curriculum.
• Lead theatre games, movement, improvisation, and mini-scripts.
• Foster confidence and communication skills in children 4–12.
• Create a positive, encouraging classroom environment.
• Build relationships with students and families.
• Serve as a positive role model.

Skills

Energetic

Reliable

Love children

Drama enthusiasm

Job description

Part-Time Drama Teacher - Starting in November 2026 Drama Kids Metro Detroit West - Livonia, Novi, Northville, Plymouth, Canton, Brighton, Wixom, & Milford Areas

Help Kids Build Confidence Through Drama

Important: Please read before applying.

This is NOT a full-time position.

Compensation: $25-$40 per hour based on experience, reliability, and class assignment. Most classes are 60 minutes in length and require approximately 85 - 90 minutes total on-site, including arrival, setup, teaching time, student dismissal, and parent pickup.

Drama Kids is a growing, women-owned small local business serving Novi, Northville, Plymouth, Canton, Livonia, Brighton, South Lyon, Livonia,Wixom, and surrounding communities. We are looking for an energetic, reliable teacher who is passionate about working with children and using drama as a tool for confidence-building and personal growth.

This position is specifically designed as a supplemental-income opportunity and is not intended to replace full-time employment. This position is ideal for:

• Current Classroom teachers
• Retired teachers
• Substitute teachers
• Stay-at-home parents
• College students
• Actors and performers
• Professionals looking for extra income a few afternoons per week

Applicants seeking full-time employment are unlikely to find enough hours in this role.

Because we teach throughout western Metro Detroit, candidates must be comfortable driving to schools and community locations throughout our service area. We do our best to assign classes close to home, but flexibility with travel is essential.

About Drama Kids:Drama Kids is the world's largest developmental drama program. We use drama, creative movement, theatre games, public speaking activities, and imaginative play to help children develop confidence, communication skills, leadership abilities, and creativity.

This is developmental drama, not production drama. Every child participates, regardless of experience or ability level.

• No auditions.
• No cuts.
• No elaborate sets.
• No weekend rehearsals.

Our focus is helping every child succeed, not producing a perfect show.

We bring Drama Kids to where the kids are - We teach after school in elementary schools around the Metro Detroit area.

What you will do:

• Teach engaging after-school drama classes using our proven curriculum
• Teach using our provided curriculum and lesson plans
• Lead theatre games, movement activities, improvisation, and mini-scripts
• Help children build confidence and communication skills
• Create a positive and encouraging classroom environment
• Build relationships with students and families
• Serve as a positive role model for children ages 4-12

What this job is NOT:

• Not a full-time position
• Not paid by the hour
• Not a traditional theatre production company
• Not a position for someone seeking 20-40 hours per week
• Not a position with guaranteed daily hours
• Not a remote position – Teaching children in person, not virtually
• Not a role for someone unwilling to travel throughout western Metro Detroit

The Details:

• Compensation: $25-$40 per hour. Most classes require approximately 85 - 90 minutes total, including arrival, setup, teaching time, student dismissal, and parent pickup.
• School-year commitment which means through the end of May (we do have summer camps if you're interested in continuing to work with us)
• Classes are held Monday through Thursday
• Most classes begin around 3:30 PM
• Teachers typically teach 1-4 classes per week
• Each class includes approximately 15 minutes of arrival/setup time before class and 10 minutes after class for student dismissal and parent pickup
• Training provided
• Classes are assigned based on enrollment and location needs.

• Hours may increase over time as our growing program expands into additional schools and communities.
• Additional paid opportunities may be available for camps, performances, events, marketing, and special programs

You will be a great fit if you:

• Love working with children
• Have strong energy and enthusiasm
• Enjoy drama, theatre, public speaking, or performance
• Are dependable and professional
• Have reliable transportation
• Are comfortable driving throughout the Metro Detroit West service area
  • Some teachers may travel 15-45 minutes between home, schools, and community locations depending on assignments
• Can commit to a consistent weekly schedule throughout the school year

*Bonus points for experience in education, theatre, youth programs, camps, coaching, speech, communications, or child development.

The schedule is flexible and can be built around your availability. Here are some examples:

• Can work 1 class a week = One class per week (3:30 PM – 4:45 PM)
• Can work 2 classes back-to-back on the same day per week (3:30 PM – 5:00 PM and 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM)
• Can work multiple classes across several afternoons and evenings (3:30 PM – 7:00PM) Monday – Thursday
• Can work 1 class per day on Tuesdays and Thursdays (3:30 PM – 5:00 PM and 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM)

Ready to join us?

The teachers who are most successful with Drama Kids are energetic, dependable, comfortable being silly, and genuinely excited to help children grow in confidence. While theatre experience is helpful, a passion for working with children is far more important.

As a growing business, we are continually adding new schools, classes, camps, and programs. Teachers who are flexible and interested in growing with us will have the greatest opportunities for additional classes over time.