Drama Teacher-Director Drama Maniacs Burbank, CA Job Details Temporary | Part-time | Contract $40 an hour 6 hours ago Benefits Paid training Qualifications Experience teaching visual & performing arts School experience Youth programs teaching experience Conducting performance preparation techniques Teaching arts Working with students Dancing activities for children Elementary school teaching experience Teaching experience with young children Student engagement classroom management Specialization in creative arts instruction Full Job Description Drama Maniacs is looking for part-time, afterschool Teacher-Directors in the LA area for our Fall 2026 Play Performance Session. Classes are 1.5 hours each in the 1:30-4:30 PM time range, Mon-Fri at schools in the following areas: Burbank, Montrose/La Crescenta, Glendale, & Culver City. Each school is assigned a day of the week, so applicants should have availability to teach afterschool classes on at least two days of the week (Mon-Fri) for 9 class-rehearsals (per school), plus performance at a professional theatre in early December. Must have reliable transportation.

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 (up 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. 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!!! $40.00/hr (PAY

BREAKDOWN

$50 per 90-minute class plus $90 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 Teacher-Director! Our Fall Session runs from Sept through Dec.

APPLY ASAP!

Job Types:

Part-time, Contract, Temporary Pay:

$40.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid training

Work Location:

In person