Togetherhood
Acting Instructor for Afterschool Programs - New York
Job Description
Acting Instructor for Afterschool Programs
About Togetherhood
At Togetherhood, we’re building something special: a vibrant marketplace where passionate educators meet schools and communities hungry for enrichment. Whether it’s arts & crafts, skateboarding, breakdancing, or STEM through the lens of Harry Potter, we match talented instructors with opportunities to share their skills and spark joy in the next generation.
Our mission is simple but powerful: “to infuse every community with high quality enrichment and education.” We're here to support you in sharing your craft, your voice, and your passion with kids who are ready to learn and grow. If you're a dynamic instructor who loves what you teach and why you teach it, we'd love for you to be part of Togetherhood.
What You'll Do
As a member of our network, you will be matched with opportunities to teach acting classes to K-12 students at schools, buildings, and communities across New York. These teaching opportunities will be for terms that could last anywhere from 6 weeks to 18 weeks. As an after school instructor, you'll have the following responsibilities:
Conceive of and create an age-appropriate curriculum for your class
Create memorable experience for the children in your class to help them grow and develop a passion for theater
Consistently arrive at your class on time (or early!), prepared with the lesson plan for the day
Help children understand why acting is so wonderful and how it's helped shape you as a person
Who You Are
A fun, enthusiastic, adaptable instructor, with experience teaching school age children, and who:
Has excitement, joy, and passion for both teaching kids and personal development/learning
Knows how to create a fun, structured, and inclusive classroom environment
Brings your own voice and creativity to each class you teach
Is cooperative, supportive, flexible
Is dependable, proactive, and thrives when given autonomy … and also appreciates support and clear expectations
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