Asst. Professor - Drama jobs in the United States

Drama Maniacs is looking for part-time, afterschool Instructor-Directors at schools in the Culver City area for our Spring 2025 Musical Performance Session. We are specifically looking to fill classes on Wednesdays (1:45-3:15pm) in Culver City, so applicants must have availability to teach between those times on Wednesdays (mid-Jan through late-April). Must have reliable transportation and be able to teach in Culver City.

ABOUT DRAMA MANIACS:

The Drama Maniacs afterschool program is fast-paced, creative, and INSANELY FUN! The main focus of Drama Maniacs is student-created productions (Fall Plays and Spring Musicals).

We are looking for EXCITING, energetic, enthusiastic, and professional individuals who are passionate about teaching drama and improv to kids. Previous experience teaching and managing groups of children (15 to 20 students per class – students do not audition) ages 5-12 required. Experience teaching and directing acting/improv/singing/dancing a plus. (Additional paid training provided.)

Candidates must feel comfortable (and excited about) rehearsing and directing a partly student-created show with groups of elementary school aged children (Grades K-5th). We provide the shows, curriculum, and all teaching and performance materials (costumes, props, backdrops etc.) We are looking for teachers with excellent classroom management skills and DYNAMIC teaching personalities!!!

$50 per 90-minute class plus $100 bonus (per school) for completing all classes in session.

To apply, please email your professional teaching resume (please DO NOT send an acting resume) and a brief description of why you would be an excellent Drama Maniacs Instructor-Director!

Classes run January through April 2025 - Apply ASAP!

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $42.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1.5 per week

Schedule:

• After school

Experience:

• Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person