Top 18 Acting instructor Jobs in Manhattan Ny

Teaching Artist - Theater/Dramatic Arts
POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE INC —New York, NY
- $125 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
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Storytellers/ Actors/ Tutors - Part Time - Bronx
Story Time Chess —New York, NY
- $40 an hour
- Choose your own hours
- Background check
- Classroom
- Bachelor's degree
Storytellers/ Actors/ Tutors - Part Time - South Brooklyn
Story Time Chess —New York, NY
- $40 an hour
- Choose your own hours
- Background check
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
Storytellers/ Actors/ Tutors - Part Time - Manhattan
Story Time Chess —New York, NY
- $40 an hour
- Choose your own hours
- Background check
- Bachelor's degree
- 4 years
Activity Instructor Theater/Podcasting
Good Shepherd Services —Bronx, NY
- $19.50 - $25.50 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Visual & Performing Arts
- Communication skills
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Theatre Activity Specialist - Elementary (Jackson Heights)
South Asian Youth Action Inc. —Elmhurst, NY
- $30 - $45 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
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Adjunct Instructor, Theatre
Seton Hall University —South Orange, NJ
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Office
- Retirement plan
Theatre Activity Specialist - Elementary (CQA, Elmhurst)
South Asian Youth Action Inc. —Elmhurst, NY
- $30 - $45 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
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11h
Performing Arts School Teaching Artist
Bergen Performing Arts Center —Englewood, NJ
- Weekends as needed
- Bilingual
- School experience
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Creative Kids Fit Leader (Dancers, Yogis, CPTs, Actors)
FitFUNd —Queens, NY
- $35 an hour
- Driving
- Reliable transportation
- Teaching
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Acting Coach
All Achievers Services —Bayonne, NJ
- $35 - $40 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Bachelor's degree
- Flexible schedule
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Theatre Teacher
Anselmo Academy of Music and the Arts —South Orange, NJ
- $52 an hour
- Contract
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Reliable transportation
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Kid Entertainer & Instructor
Soccer Shots - Queens Northwest & Staten Island —Bayside, NY
- $20 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- No experience needed
- Paid training
- Opportunities for advancement
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Dance & Theater Teaching Artist
Blue Pearl Theatrics —Bronx, NY
- $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- In-person
- Visual & Performing Arts
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Soccer Instructor & Entertainer
Soccer Shots - Queens Northwest & Staten Island —Long Island City, NY
- $0.20 - $0.30 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- US work authorization
- Paid training
- Opportunities for advancement
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Storytellers/ Actors/ Tutors - Part Time - Bronx
Story Time Chess —New York, NY
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Teaching Artist - Theater/Dramatic Arts

POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE INC -
New York, NY

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Job Details

Part-time
$125 an hour

Qualifications

Behavior management
Culturally responsive teaching (DEI initiatives)
Live production performance

Full Job Description

About the Organization:

The Police Athletic League (or PAL) is New York City’s largest independent youth development organization. We operate diverse programs from Head Start, Day Car and Universal Pre-K programs; to elementary and middle school after-school programs, summer day camps and summer Playstreets. We run evening teen centers and college readiness programs, as well as youth employment and juvenile justice programs. In its over a century of service, PAL is continuing its evolution and remains a vibrant and vital New York City institution.

Position Summary

The Teaching Artist – Theater/Dramatic Arts is an accomplished theater professional responsible for designing and delivering a dynamic, high-quality theater program for middle school and high school participants. The Teaching Artist combines professional artistic experience with exceptional instructional skills to cultivate creativity, confidence, collaboration, and self-expression through acting and performance. This individual will create an engaging, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environment while mentoring young people and inspiring a lifelong appreciation for the performing arts.

The Teaching Artist will develop a comprehensive theater curriculum, direct rehearsals, and prepare participants for a culminating theatrical performance or showcase that highlights participants' artistic growth and achievements. This role requires a seasoned educator and theater practitioner who can inspire excellence, adapt instruction to diverse learning needs, and serve as a positive role model both on and off the stage.

Schedule

Part-Time
Mnday and Thursdays
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Total of 9 hours per week

Compensation

$125.00 per hour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Design and implement a comprehensive theater curriculum that develops acting technique, creative expression, collaboration, and stage confidence for youth ages 13-18.
Teach core theater concepts, including character development, scene study, improvisation, voice and diction, movement, script analysis, storytelling, and stage presence.
Develop engaging lesson plans with measurable learning objectives that progressively build participants' theatrical skills.
Direct rehearsals and coach participants in preparation for a culminating performance, showcase, or community presentation.
Select, adapt, or create age-appropriate scripts and performance material that reflects diverse perspectives and experiences.
Prepare participants to perform confidently before live audiences by emphasizing professionalism, collaboration, stage etiquette, and performance techniques.
Foster a positive, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environment where participants feel safe to take creative risks and express themselves.
Differentiate instruction to meet participants with varying levels of theater experience and ability.
Mentor participants by promoting teamwork, leadership, communication, empathy, discipline, and self-confidence through the performing arts.
Assess participant progress and provide individualized feedback to support artistic growth.
Collaborate with site leadership to coordinate performances, family engagement opportunities, and special program events.
Maintain accurate attendance records, lesson plans, rehearsal schedules, and other required program documentation.
Ensure rehearsal spaces, props, scripts, and instructional materials are organized, safe, and well maintained.
Serve as a positive ambassador for the organization by demonstrating professionalism, reliability, integrity, and a commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience teaching theater, drama, or acting, preferably with middle school and high school youth.
Professional experience as an actor, director, playwright, teaching artist, or theater educator required.
Demonstrated expertise in acting instruction, directing, improvisation, and theater production.
Experience developing theater curriculum and directing performances, showcases, festivals, competitions, or community productions.
Experience preparing students for public performances, auditions, competitions, or theatrical productions is strongly preferred.
Experience working with adolescents in schools, after-school programs, community-based organizations, or youth development settings preferred.
Exceptional classroom management and youth engagement skills.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and collaboration skills.
Ability to inspire and mentor adolescents from diverse backgrounds while fostering an inclusive, supportive, and creative learning environment.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Theater, Drama, Performing Arts, Arts Education, or a closely related field preferred.
Equivalent combinations of professional theater training, directing, acting, teaching, and production experience will be considered.
Specialized training, certifications, or recognized professional accomplishments in theater or dramatic arts are a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

At the Police Athletic League, we seek people who are talented, creative and passionate to help create a more inclusive city and better futures for our youth. We’re devoted to empowering communities and building the best places to work, and that goes for our own teams too.

The Police Athletic League is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected characteristic including, but not limited to, an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy

Employment with PAL is contingent upon successful completion of all the Agency’s lawful pre-employment checks, which may include a background check.

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