Teaching Artist

Arts & Learning Conservatory; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 55,104,000; Part time

Job summary

Arts & Learning Conservatory is seeking a Teaching Artist, Musical Theatre for a part-time role across Southern California. You will lead students aged 4 to 18 through acting, singing, and movement, guiding them from rehearsal to performance, while planning lessons and coordinating with staff and schools.

The position requires experience in musical theatre, classroom teaching, strong classroom management, and reliable communication with partners and families.

Qualifications

• Training or professional experience in musical theatre, including acting, voice, and movement.
• Experience teaching or directing youth in a classroom, rehearsal, or after-school setting.
• Strong classroom management skills with groups of mixed ages and experience levels.
• Ability to stage and direct student performances from start to finish.
• Reliable, punctual, and responsive communication with program staff and school partners.
• Reliable transportation to school sites across Southern California.
• Commitment to inclusive, supportive classrooms for students from diverse communities.
• Ability to pass a background check and obtain required clearances for work in schools.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach engaging lessons across school sites.
• Direct scenes and musical numbers to guide performances from rehearsal to final show.
• Maintain a positive classroom environment and manage schedules and attendance with staff.
• Collaborate with ALC program staff and school partners; participate in trainings and model professionalism.

Skills

Musical theatre

Youth teaching

Classroom management

Direct student performances

Communication

Job description

Arts & Learning Conservatory provides students of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels with immersive access to world-class performing arts education. Founded in 2004, ALC serves more than 4,000 students each year across Orange County, Los Angeles County, and the Inland Empire, bringing music, theatre, and dance directly into schools. The organization helps learners build confidence and creativity through arts training and performance. Programs are inclusive and engaging, offering a supportive environment where students grow artistically and personally. Team members contribute to a mission-driven culture built on excellence, mentorship, and community impact.

Role Description

The Teaching Artist, Musical Theatre is a part-time role teaching at school sites across Southern California. This position leads students ages 4 to 18 through acting, singing, and movement, guiding them from first rehearsal to final performance. Daily responsibilities include planning and teaching engaging lessons, directing scenes and musical numbers, managing a positive classroom, and preparing students for showcases and performances. Teaching Artists communicate with ALC program staff about attendance, schedules, and student needs, attend ALC trainings, and model professionalism with school partners and families.

Qualifications

• Training or professional experience in musical theatre, including acting, voice, and movement.
• Experience teaching or directing youth in a classroom, rehearsal, or after-school setting.
• Strong classroom management skills with groups of mixed ages and experience levels.
• Ability to stage and direct student performances from start to finish.
• Reliable, punctual, and responsive communication with program staff and school partners.
• Reliable transportation to school sites across Southern California.
• Commitment to inclusive, supportive classrooms for students from diverse communities.
• Ability to pass a background check and obtain required clearances for work in schools.