LA - Stand Up Comedy Instructor (Part-Time)

Upright Citizens Brigade; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 68,191 - 97,120; Part time

Job summary

Upright Citizens Brigade in Los Angeles is looking for a part-time Stand Up Comedy Instructor. This role involves teaching courses and creating a positive learning environment for students. Ideal candidates should have a background in comedy and teaching, be supportive in their feedback and committed to inclusion and safety.

Instructors will need to manage student behavior, record attendance, and participate in meetings and training as needed. Compensation is $60/hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience performing and/or teaching stand-up comedy preferred.
• Prior performing arts teaching or coaching experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with UCB’s style of teaching and general approach to comedy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creating a welcoming and inclusive educational environment.
• Delivering effective instructional activities in accordance with UCB’s curriculum.
• Managing student behavior in the classroom.

Skills

Stand-up comedy performance

Teaching experience

Effective communication

Inclusion and safety in teaching

Job description

LA - Stand Up Comedy Instructor (Part-Time)

The Upright Citizens Brigade is home for all things comedy. Whether you’re interested in writing, performing, becoming a stronger public speaker, or just love seeing comedy, UCB has you covered! Our highly trained faculty represents the best writers and performers working in comedy today. The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre was founded by Matt Besser, Amy Poehler, Ian Roberts, and Matt Walsh in 1999 and operates Theaters and Training Centers in New York & Los Angeles.

The Upright Citizens Brigade Training Center seeks knowledgeable, passionate instructors to teach our Intro to Stand Up Comedy course and/or other stand‑up-focused classes and workshops. UCB teachers should be invested in creating a positive, constructive, and inclusive learning environment for our students. UCB takes learning the craft of stand‑up seriously, but the courses should be fun and affirming experiences for our students. The position reports to the Senior Academic Director.

Flexible schedule: This position requires 3-9 hours per week. Our class sessions are 2.5 hours for online and 3 hours for in‑person.

Key Responsibilities

• Creating a welcoming, safe, inclusive, and creative educational environment that maximizes students’ learning.
• Delivering clear, concise, effective instructional activities and objectives in accordance with UCB’s approved curriculum and policies.
• Managing student behavior in the classroom in accordance with UCB’s policies.
• Completing student assessments at the end of each course in a timely manner.
• Recording and monitoring the attendance of students in a timely manner.
• Participating in staff, group, or other meetings related to administrative or curricular improvements of the Training Center.
• Participating in various additional trainings as prescribed by the Training Center.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience performing and or/teaching stand‑up comedy preferred
• Prior performing arts teaching or coaching experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with UCB’s style of teaching and general approach to comedy preferred
• Proven ability to lead a group of adults while maintaining a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment for all students
• Ability to deliver positive & constructive feedback to students in a supportive way
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Professional and friendly demeanor

Please attach one PDF in the ‘Resume’ section which includes your resume plus a short note detailing your experience.

Compensation

• Compensation: $60/hour
• UCB Theatre is an equal opportunity employer.
• All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.