Drama Teacher

Drama Kids International is a children's enrichment program where we use drama elements to help develop our students' imagination and creativity, literacy skills, public speaking, leadership/teamwork and acting abilities, while building their confidence and social/emotional skills learned in a fun and professional atmosphere.

Join a Program that Changes Lives

Drama Kids of King County is expanding and is looking for great teachers to join the team

Please review the position requirements below and check your heart. Maybe Developing Kids through Drama is just what you were made to do. Let us hear from you

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

• Do you love children? I mean 20 of them…together in a room?
• Do you have great classroom management skills?
• Do you have a strong, well-projected voice?
• Do you have a passion for theater and acting experience?
• Are you available Monday through Friday from 2:30 – 5:30 p.m.? Saturday availability is a bonus.
• Can you commit to working the entire school year?
• Do you have reliable transportation?
• Are you fun to be around?
• Do you love yourself?
• Do you have lots energy?
• Do you want to make a difference in the lives of kids?

WOW If you answered yes (honestly) to all these questions, you are almost hired Please contact us ASAP.  We pay well ($20-35/hour, paid training and travel), treat our people with respect and kindness, and value their ideas and contributions.

As a member of our great team you will:

· Work 6-20 hours per week, primarily in the afternoons and early evenings. Teachers may choose to have additional hours like mornings for preschools, or evenings and Saturdays for community classes. We compensate you for travel and curriculum prep time at $30/hour, and also pay for your 20 hours of training at $20/hour.

Here are some of the work you will be expected to do:

· Teach and mentor students from 4 to 18 years of age. Primarily ages 6-10.

· Follow provided world-renowned lesson plans on speech, movement & acting. You will not be expected to provide your own curriculum.

· Direct short plays (priority for musical theater directors)

· Build relationships with parents and students

· Deliver presentations and MC performances
· Foster relationships with local schools

· Attend training, Zoom check-ins, and monthly staff meetings

· Opportunity to do additional administrative and marketing work/projects at $20/hour.
· Have HIGH ENERGY. Able to sit on the floor and jump around with the kids. Physical requirements may include moving chairs, sets, props, backdrops and carrying items to and from the car.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $20.00 - $35.00 per hour

Schedule:

• After school
• Saturdays (optional)
• Full-time Summer weekdays (optional)
• Regular school hours (as available)

COVID-19 considerations:

All adults must be vaccinated in order to start work. All adults will be expected to contribute to the excellent hygiene and safety at all our program spaces.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Acting/Directing: 1 year (Required)
• Teaching: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: On the road in King County, WA, we serve the following 7 school districts: Kent, Renton, Issaquah, Bellevue, Lake Washington, Northshore and Snoqualmie Valley.