Lead Drama Instructor & Musical Theatre Coach

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission seeks a Lead Drama Instructor and Drama Teaching Assistant for the Junior Academy of the Performing Arts (ages 8-17). You will design and deliver engaging curricula, foster creativity, and help produce a full-length musical theater show.

Ideal candidates have an Associate’s degree in Performing Arts or related fields and at least two years teaching experience, with strong communication and classroom management skills.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Performing Arts or Visual Arts or equivalent education/experience.
• Minimum of two years of teaching or experience in the field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience totaling four years.
• Strong communication, organization, group collaboration, creativity, and classroom management skills.
• Assistants/Aides must be at least 18; Lead Instructors must be at least 21.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred or obtainable upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate performing and visual arts classes and workshops.
• Design lesson plans that integrate creativity, movement, storytelling, and cultural diversity.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive environment encouraging self-expression and teamwork.
• Collaborate with parents, recreation staff, and community partners to align program goals.
• Manage class logistics including attendance tracking, equipment setup, and safety compliance.
• Assist in producing a full-length staged musical production that showcases the session.
• Evaluate student progress through observation, feedback, and performance assessments.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Team collaboration

Creativity

Classroom management

Education

Associate’s degree in Performing Arts

4 years education/experience total

Job description

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission seeks a Lead Drama Instructor and Drama Teaching Assistant for the Junior Academy of the Performing Arts (ages 8-17). You will design and deliver engaging curricula, foster creativity, and help produce a full-length musical theater show.

Ideal candidates have an Associate’s degree in Performing Arts or related fields and at least two years teaching experience, with strong communication and classroom management skills.