Teaching Artist- Kids Improv

Listings Project; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Part time

Job summary

Unthinkable Comedy is hiring an NYC-based Teaching Artist with a strong improv background to teach our Monday 3pm–6pm after-school program in Park Slope, Brooklyn, for elementary-aged students (ages 6–11). The role includes reviewing the curriculum and facilitating classes, with opportunities to teach additional sessions as our NYC roster grows.

We provide step-by-step games and exercises and welcome your feedback to improve the curriculum over time.

Qualifications

• Available Mondays 3pm–6pm.
• Experience with kids ages 6–11 required.
• 3+ years teaching kids and teens preferred.
• Experience performing and/or teaching improv and/or sketch comedy.
• Own transportation to classes.
• Weekday afternoon flexibility is a plus.
• Background in early childhood education, writing, storytelling, clowning, theatre is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach our Monday 3pm–6pm after-school program in Park Slope, Brooklyn, to elementary-aged students.
• Review curriculum and facilitate class/workshop.
• Provide feedback to help improve the curriculum.
• Possible opportunities to teach additional classes as NYC roster grows.

Skills

Kids 6-11

Teaching kids

Improv

Sketch comedy

Job description

## Teaching Artist- Kids ImprovUnthinkable ComedyPosted about 14 hours agoSave this Listing---FreelanceNew York CityPark Slope, Brooklyn$75/1 hour classUnthinkable Comedy is actively hiring an NYC-based (or surrounding area) Teaching Artist, with a strong improv background, to teach our Monday 3pm - 6pm after-school enrichment program in Park Slope, Brooklyn, with potential for additional weekday opportunities. Unthinkable Comedy offers improv classes for Grades 1st through 12th with an emphasis on elementary, middle and high school students.We serve after-school programs, camps, pop-up workshops and festivals. We create and build the curriculum for you- including step-by-step games/exercises to run for every class, workshop, etc. All you would be responsible for is reviewing the curriculum and facilitating the class/workshop (and we would of course welcome your feedback as you go).Our program has expanded from Westchester into NYC, so it’s an exciting time to grow with us as we build out our teaching roster for our Winter 2027 programs in NYC.This role is for a Monday after-school enrichment program in Park Slope Brooklyn, 3pm - 6pm, teaching improv and sketch comedy to elementary-aged students (ages 6-11) inside a school environment starting on 12/14/2026. Coaches with weekday flexibility between 3pm - 6pm will be considered first for additional classes as our NYC roster grows. There may also be opportunities to teach outside of enrichment classes.Requirements:Must be available Mondays from 3pm - 6pm Experience working with kids ages 6-11 is required 3+ years of experience teaching kids and teens preferred Experience performing and/or teaching improv and/or sketch comedy Must be able to provide your own transportation to and from classes Weekday afternoon flexibility (3pm - 6pm) is a plus and opens up additional teaching opportunities Early childhood education, writing, storytelling, clowning, theatre background a plus!### About UsUnthinkable Comedy is an improv and sketch comedy program for kids and teens, based in Westchester, NY and expanding into NYC and the Tri-State Area. Unthinkable is built for all kids and teens to indulge in their imaginations, expand their listening skills, build confidence, and simply be themselves through the art of improv and storytelling. At Unthinkable, the curriculum leverages playful games, collaborative exercises and imagination stretching activities to build a foundational understanding of both short and long form improv comedy and sketch writing. Our classes aim to be safe spaces that empower every kid to, well, do the unthinkable.Unthinkable was founded by Gary Goldsmith and Sarah Sommers, two NY-based comedians, improvisers and professional adult humans who also happen to be married with two kids, living in Westchester, NY. After spending over a decade performing, producing and training at New York improv institutions such as Upright Citizen’s Brigade, The People’s Improv Theater (The PIT) and more, while also growing our careers in learning & development, program management and strategic partnerships, they founded Unthinkable Comedy with a vision of creating an accessible and inclusive improv and sketch comedy program for kids and teens.### How to Apply**Name**Name Hidden**Email**[e-mail] Listings Project for free orsign in to contact this lister.