Playwriting & Performance Instructor for K-12 After School Programs

Togetherhood, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 124,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

Togetherhood is seeking an enthusiastic after-school instructor to teach Playwriting to K-12 students across Washington DC. Classes run 6 to 18 weeks, ending with a group performance of the play you help create.

Ideal candidates have Playwriting expertise plus experience in Acting, Musical Theatre, or related performance. You will lead engaging, hands-on sessions, foster an inclusive classroom, and assess student progress.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Playwriting to K-12 students.
• Ability to lead in-person classes on a schedule (6–18 weeks).
• Comfortable building age-appropriate curricula and providing feedback.
• Ability to create an inclusive, engaging classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop age-appropriate Playwriting curriculum for after-school students.
• Lead weekly in-person classes with enthusiasm and expertise.
• Establish a well-structured and lively classroom that keeps students engaged.
• Foster a positive, supportive, and encouraging learning environment.
• Track student growth and provide feedback.
• Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to teach.

Skills

Playwriting

Teaching school-aged children

Acting

Musical Theatre

Classroom management

Job description

About Togetherhood

At Togetherhood, we’re building something special: a vibrant marketplace where passionate educators meet schools and communities hungry for enrichment. Whether it’s arts & crafts, basketball, breakdancing, chess, or STEM, we match talented instructors with opportunities to share their skills and spark joy in the next generation.

Our mission is simple but powerful: “to infuse every community with high quality enrichment and education.”We're here to support you in sharing your craft, your voice, and your passionwith kids who are ready to learn and grow. If you're a dynamic instructor who loves what you teach and why you teach it, we'd love for you to be part of Togetherhood.

What You'll Do

As a member of our network, you will be matched with opportunities to teach Playwriting to K-12 students at schools, buildings, and communities across Washington DC.

These teaching opportunities will be for terms that could last anywhere from 6 weeks to 18 weeks,and all will end in the students performing the play you write as a group. Therefore, those with Acting and Musical Writing skills, in addition to Playwriting expertise, are encouraged to apply!

As an after school instructor, you'll have the following responsibilities:

• Develop age-appropriate Playwriting curriculum for after-school students
• Lead weekly in-person classes with enthusiasm and expertise
• Establish a well-structured and lively classroom that keeps students engaged
• Foster a positive, supportive, and encouraging learning environment for students of varying skill levels
• Build connections with students in a warm and inclusive environment
• Track student growth and offer positive, helpful feedback
• Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to teach
• Create a memorable experience for the children in your class

Who You Are

A fun, enthusiastic, adaptable instructor, with experience teaching school aged children, and who:

• Has subject matter expertise in Playwriting
• Has additional experience in Acting, Musical Theatre, or Performance Production
• Has a passion and skill for leading hands-on projects with kids
• Has excitement, joy, and passion for both teaching kids and personal development/learning
• Knows how to create a fun, structured, and inclusive classroom environment
• Brings your own voice and creativity to each class you teach
• Is cooperative, supportive, flexible
• Is dependable, proactive, and thrives when given autonomy … and also appreciates support and clear expectations

$90 - $120 an hour

Teachers in the Togetherhood network are paid per class, either flat rate or per-student (determined by the partner school). This is contracted, supplemental 1099 work. There is a separate materials budget for teachers to use for classes requiring one.

What to Expect

• If your resume is a fit, we’ll reach out to set up a screening call on Google Meet
• You will be assessed on teaching experience, expertise in your craft/subject area, punctuality, and reliability
• The final step of the process is onboarding into our platform, ready to accept classes.
• All instructors must complete and pass a background check and state-specific clearances requirements in order to work with children.