Acting Instructor for K-12 Afterschool Programs

At Togetherhood, we’re building something special: a vibrant marketplace where passionate educators meet schools and communities hungry for enrichment. Whether it’s arts & crafts, basketball, breakdancing, chess, or STEM, we match talented instructors with opportunities to share their skills and spark joy in the next generation.

 

Our mission is simple but powerful: “to infuse every community with high quality enrichment and education.” We're here to support you in sharing your craft, your voice, and your passion with kids who are ready to learn and grow. If you're a dynamic instructor who loves what you teach and why you teach it, we'd love for you to be part of Togetherhood.

As a member of our network, you will be matched with opportunities to teach Acting to K-12 students at schools, buildings, and communities across New York City. These teaching opportunities will be for terms that could last anywhere from 6 weeks to 18 weeks.

As an after school instructor, you'll have the following responsibilities:

Develop age-appropriate Acting curriculum for after-school students

Lead weekly in-person classes with enthusiasm and expertise

Establish a well-structured and lively classroom that keeps students engaged

Foster a positive, supportive, and encouraging learning environment for students of varying skill levels

Build connections with students in a warm and inclusive environment

Track student growth and offer positive, helpful feedback

Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to teach

Create a memorable experience for the children in your class

A fun, enthusiastic, adaptable instructor, with experience teaching school age children, and who:

• Has excitement, joy, and passion for both teaching kids and personal development/learning
• Knows how to create a fun, structured, and inclusive classroom environment
• Brings your own voice and creativity to each class you teach
• Is cooperative, supportive, flexible
• Is dependable, proactive, and thrives when given autonomy … and also appreciates support and clear expectations