Spring 2027 Teaching Artists

PAA Performing Arts Academy; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

The Performing Arts Academy in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, is hiring Teaching Artists to lead spring classes for youth ages 3.5 to 18 in acting, voice, or dance. Classes run for 10 weeks with 55‑minute sessions, and teachers create their own weekly curricula based on provided themes.

Pay starts at $400 for the 10‑week term. Local hires only; housing and transportation are not provided. Background checks are required for all hires; interviews will be scheduled selectively.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching music and movement to preschoolers and/or older youth.
• Background in musical theatre, dance, or vocal performance.
• Ability to develop engaging weekly curricula based on class themes.

Responsibilities

• Teach 55‑minute spring classes (Mon–Thu) during the 4:15 PM or 5:10 PM slots.
• Develop weekly curricula aligned with provided themes for ages 3.5–18.
• Foster student confidence, creativity and love of theatre; complete background check.

Skills

Music instruction

Movement for kids

Musical theatre

Dance

Vocal performance

Creative storytelling

Job description

The Performing Arts Academy (PAA) is now hiring engaging and enthusiastic educators to teach our Spring Classes for youth ages 3.5 -18.

Spend the Spring sharing your artistry - in acting, voice, or dance - while helping students build confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of theatre.

Our Spring Semester includes:

10-week classes: January 25 – April 1

Class times are:

Monday–Thursday: 4:15 PM and 5:10 PM

Each class meets weekly for 55 minutes. Teaching Artists are responsible for developing their own weekly curriculum based on the provided class theme and description.

We're seeking Teaching Artists with experience in one or more of the following:

• Teaching Music and Movement to Preschool and Kindergarteners
• Musical theatre
• Dance and movement
• Vocal performance
• Creative storytelling

Pay rate: Starting at $400 for 10 weeks

Local hires only; housing and transportation are not provided.

All hired faculty must complete a background check.

Due to the high volume of applicants, we'll contact only those selected for an interview.

About The Performing Arts Academy:

Founded in 2006, The Performing Arts Academy is an award-winning educational theatre company located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.We provide exceptional training in acting, dance, voice, design, and tech, offering classes and productions that empower students to grow as artists, individuals, and compassionate members of their communit