Part-Time Theatre Arts Teaching Artist — Saturdays

Arts for LA; West Hollywood (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Ballet & Identity, a nonprofit organization in West Hollywood, seeks a Theatre Arts Teaching Artist for an ongoing, part-time role in our Me & My Fairytale World program. You will guide young children aged 4–7 through stories and characters, exploring emotions through imaginative play and theatrical expression.

Work with our educational team to blend ballet, music, and storytelling, delivering engaging, developmentally appropriate activities on Saturdays from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Background in theatre arts or drama education.
• Experience with children aged 4–7.
• Ability to engage children through interactive activities.
• Creative, patient and collaborative personality.
• Interest in arts-based education.

Responsibilities

• Guide children in exploring story characters, their emotions, motivations, and relationships.
• Lead age-appropriate activities involving role-play, improvisation, storytelling, and expressive movement.
• Encourage creativity, empathy, and self-expression.
• Collaborate with our educational team to integrate theatre arts with ballet, music, and storytelling.
• Support children’s participation in creative presentations and performances.

Skills

Theatre arts

Drama education

Early childhood education

Creative movement

Education

Early childhood education

Theatre education

Job description

Ballet & Identity, a nonprofit organization in West Hollywood, seeks a Theatre Arts Teaching Artist for an ongoing, part-time role in our Me & My Fairytale World program. You will guide young children aged 4–7 through stories and characters, exploring emotions through imaginative play and theatrical expression.

Work with our educational team to blend ballet, music, and storytelling, delivering engaging, developmentally appropriate activities on Saturdays from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM.