Kids Improv Instructor

Kids Improv Instructor Hoboken, NJ 07030 $40

• $50 an hour
• Temporary, Part-time, Contract $40
• $50 an hour
• Temporary, Part-time, Contract Kids Improv Instructor Jersey Improv Lab —

Hoboken, NJ Job Type:

Contract / Part-time /

Temporary Schedule:

1 to 2 hour classes for approximately 8 weeks

Location:

In-person, Hoboken (accessible by PATH or bus)

Target Start:

Mid-September About Jersey Improv Lab Jersey Improv Lab creates beginner-friendly, low-pressure improv and comedy programs in Hoboken and Jersey City. Our adult improv workshops have grown quickly, and we are now exploring a kids improv program designed to help young students build confidence, creativity, listening skills, and comfort expressing themselves. We believe improv should feel playful, supportive, and accessible. For kids especially, the goal is not to create "performers" overnight. It is to give students a fun space to collaborate, use their imagination, practice being present, and build social confidence through games, storytelling, and creative play. This would be an initial pilot program with the goal of growing into recurring kids programming if the first run goes well. The Role We're looking for a warm, experienced kids improv instructor to help design and lead an introductory improv workshop for children, likely ages 7-10 . This is a facilitation-forward teaching role for someone who enjoys working with kids and understands how to create structure, safety, and fun in the classroom. Students may have little to no prior theater or improv experience. The instructor should be comfortable leading age-appropriate improv games, storytelling exercises, group activities, and creative play while keeping the class organized, inclusive, and engaging. We are especially interested in someone who can collaborate with us on shaping the pilot program, including input on age range, class structure, pacing, curriculum, and the final student showcase. Initial Class Details Approximately 8-week kids improv workshop Likely age range: 7-10 1 to 2 hour classes Possible timing: weekday 4-5 PM or weekend 11 AM-12 PM Small group format, likely capped at 10-12 students

Beginner-friendly Location:

Hoboken (close to PATH/bus) Target start: mid-September Final showcase for family and invited guests Responsibilities Shape an age-appropriate 8-week kids improv curriculum Lead weekly 1 to 2 hour improv classes in person Prepare students for a supportive final showcase Create a warm, structured, and encouraging classroom environment Teach beginner-friendly improv fundamentals through games, storytelling, and creative exercises Encourage confidence, listening, teamwork, imagination, and comfort speaking in front of others Manage group energy, participation, and classroom dynamics Communicate clearly and professionally with Jersey Improv Lab Start and end sessions on time Provide light collaboration in advance of launch, including curriculum planning and general program input Optional/light marketing support, such as sharing the program or providing a short instructor bio/photo What We're Looking For Experience teaching or facilitating classes for children Background in improv, theater, comedy, creative drama, storytelling, or performing arts education Strong classroom management skills Warm, patient, encouraging teaching style Ability to keep kids engaged while maintaining clear structure Comfortable working with beginner students Reliable, communicative, and professional Excited by the opportunity to help shape a new local kids improv program from the ground up Nice to have, but not required: Experience teaching ages 7-10 specifically Experience developing curriculum for kids Background in applied improv, theater education, creative movement, or youth arts programming Experience leading camps, after-school programs, or enrichment classes Experience preparing kids for a low-pressure showcase or informal performance Experience with parent-facing communication Why Teach with Jersey Improv Lab Small class sizes Beginner-friendly, supportive format Opportunity to help build a new kids improv program Room to bring your own teaching style and expertise Clear structure and support from the organizer We handle registration, marketing, and logistics Final showcase gives students a meaningful goal without making the program feel overly performance-driven Potential for recurring work if the pilot is successful Chance to help kids build confidence, creativity, and collaboration skills in a fun, low-pressure setting How to Apply Please apply via Indeed or email hello@jerseyimprovlab.

com with:

A brief note about your experience teaching kids Any relevant improv, theater, comedy, storytelling, or performing arts background The age ranges you have taught before A link to your website, bio, resume, or social media, if available Any sample class ideas, curriculum examples, or youth teaching experience you'd like to share Your general availability for weekday afternoons or weekend late mornings

Job Types:

Part-time, Contract, Temporary Pay:

$40.00

• $50.

00 per hour

Work Location:

In person