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Job Description
Do you want to help others discover their voice, build confidence, and grow through the performing arts? Would you like to work somewhere creative, meaningful, and deeply impactful? Are you passionate about acting, improv, voice performance, storytelling, and helping neurodiverse adults thrive? If so, we've got the job for you - Performing Arts + Autism! nonPareil is looking for a passionate and creative Performing Arts Instructor to support the development of our Performing Arts Program specializing in: Voice Acting Improvisation Theatre Arts Stage & Screen Performance Playwriting & Storytelling Performance Collaboration & Creativity This role provides the opportunity to teach and mentor autistic adults while helping them develop communication, creativity, confidence, collaboration, and professional readiness skills through performing arts instruction. The Performing Arts Instructor will guide students through engaging classes, collaborative projects, performances, rehearsals, and creative exploration while fostering an encouraging and inclusive environment.
Responsibilities:
Teach performing arts classes in both group and individual settings Facilitate instruction in voice acting, improv, theatre, and related performing arts subjects Encourage creativity, confidence, teamwork, communication, and self-expression Help students develop acting, vocal, improvisation, storytelling, and stage performance skills Mentor and advise students toward their personal and professional goals Assist students in preparing performances, scenes, recordings, and creative projects Foster a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment Collaborate with instructors and staff to support interdisciplinary projects and performances Help students practice professional etiquette, collaboration, adaptability, and constructive feedback Participate in curriculum development and ongoing program growth Support production planning, rehearsals, showcases, and special events when applicable
Ideal Experience:
We are seeking candidates with experience in one or more of the following: Voice Acting Theatre Arts Improvisation Acting for Stage or Screen Performance Coaching Public Speaking Script Analysis or Playwriting Audio Recording or Production (a plus) Directing or Theatre Production (a plus) Working with neurodiverse individuals (a plus)
Qualifications:
Passion for teaching and mentoring others Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to create an engaging and supportive classroom environment Creativity, adaptability, patience, and collaboration skills Experience in performing arts instruction, performance, or production Ability to work independently and as part of a team Experience working with autistic adults or individuals with disabilities is preferred but not required
Compensation:
Salary commensurate with experience. nonPareil is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building better futures for adults with autism through technical training, creative exploration, social growth, and workplace readiness. Our Performing Arts Program empowers students through storytelling, collaboration, creativity, and performance in a uniquely supportive environment. Come help people find their voice — literally and figuratively. A good improv scene can change a day. A great mentor can change a life Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity employer for all persons employed or seeking employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. Reasonable Accommodation If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruitment process, please contact us at 214-729-5900. Certification By submitting your application, you certify that the facts contained in this application are true and complete to the best of your knowledge and understand that, if employed, falsified statements on this application shall be grounds for dismissal. You also understand and agree that no representation of the company has any authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specified period of time, employment is at will and your employment and compensation can be terminated for any or no reason, at any time, with or without notice, at the option of either you or the company. You certify that your submission of this application in no way constitutes a contract of employment and that completing this application does not guarantee employment with the company.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Vision insurance Ability to
Commute:
Plano, TX 75093 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Plano, TX 75093: Relocate before starting work (Required)
