What are the responsibilities and job description for the Playwriting & Performance Instructor for K-12 After School Programs position at Togetherhood?
As a member of our network, you will be matched with opportunities to teach Playwriting to K-12 students at schools, buildings, and communities across Washington DC.
These teaching opportunities will be for terms that could last anywhere from 6 weeks to 18 weeks, and all will end in the students performing the play you write as a group. Therefore, those with Acting and Musical Writing skills, in addition to Playwriting expertise, are encouraged to apply!
As an after school instructor, you'll have the following responsibilities:
Develop age-appropriate Playwriting curriculum for after-school students
Lead weekly in-person classes with enthusiasm and expertise
Establish a well-structured and lively classroom that keeps students engaged
Foster a positive, supportive, and encouraging learning environment for students of varying skill levels
Build connections with students in a warm and inclusive environment
Track student growth and offer positive, helpful feedback
Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to teach
Create a memorable experience for the children in your class
A fun, enthusiastic, adaptable instructor, with experience teaching school aged children, and who:
- Has subject matter expertise in Playwriting
- Has additional experience in Acting, Musical Theatre, or Performance Production
- Has a passion and skill for leading hands-on projects with kids
- 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
- Click the link and provide a resume showcasing relevant teaching experience
- If you lack formal teaching experience, please share any other relevant experience or training in the application questionnaire
- If you are interested in after school assistant positions, please click here to learn more!
- If your resume is a fit, we’ll reach out to set up a screening call on Google Meet
- Candidates advancing from screenings will have a second video interview, in which we will ask you to share a sample lesson plan
- The final step of the process is onboarding into our platform, ready to accept classes!
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Salary : $90 - $120