Theatre Arts Teaching Artist

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

Character & Emotional Exploration | Children Ages 4–7
Ballet & Identity, Inc. | West Hollywood, CA
$40/hour | Saturdays | Part-Time

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Ballet & Identity, a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing healthy identity through ballet and the arts, is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Theatre Arts Teaching Artist for an ongoing, part-time position in our Me & My Fairytale World program.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with young children, bringing stories and characters to life, and exploring emotions, personalities, and relationships through imaginative play and theatrical expression.

The Teaching Artist will collaborate with our educational team and contribute to the continued development of our interdisciplinary approach.

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, imagination, 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.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Background in theatre arts, drama education, creative movement, early childhood education, or a related field.
• Experience working with young children, preferably ages 4–7.
• Ability to engage children through creative, interactive, and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Warm, patient, imaginative, and collaborative personality.
• Interest in child development and arts-based education.

POSITION DETAILS

• Location: Plummer Park, West Hollywood, CA
• Schedule: Saturdays, 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
• Compensation: 40per hour(60 per 90-minute session)
• Position Type: Ongoing, paid, part-time, in-person
• Age Group: Children ages 4–7

WHY JOIN BALLET & IDENTITY?

This is an opportunity to become part of a collaborative educational team exploring how classical ballet and theatre arts can support children’s identity development.
We welcome Teaching Artists who bring fresh ideas, value interdisciplinary collaboration, and are interested in contributing to an evolving educational methodology.

Salary:$40, hourly ($60 per 90-minute session)

Deadline to apply: November 21, 2026

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter