We are seeking a dynamic Musical Theater Instructor for our afterschool program at PS166! This is a perfect opportunity for someone who loves working with children and can inspire them to sing, dance, and act with confidence. You'll help students rehearse mini-performances, build stage presence, and express themselves through the magic of musical theater.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Lead students in musical theater games, vocal warmups, movement exercises, and scene work.
- Plan and direct small-scale performances or showcases that celebrate student progress.
- Foster a safe space for creativity, self-expression, and teamwork.
- Guide students in building confidence and stage skills—whether they’re center stage or part of the ensemble.
- Communicate clearly with admin and families and complete all required reports.
This is you:
- Background in musical theater, performing arts, or theater education.
- Experience working with children in a rehearsal or classroom setting.
- Fun, supportive energy with strong classroom management.
- Able to adapt lessons for a wide range of experience levels.
The Schedule:
- Day: Friday (part-time availability)
- Time: 2:40 PM - 5:40 PM.
- Season begins September 4th, however we are looking for candidates who can commit for the full 2025-26’ school year.
The Location:
- PS 166 The Richard Rodgers School of The Arts and Technology
- 132 W. 89th Street, New York, NY 10024
The Application Process:
- Please apply here or email your resume outlining your teaching experience and passion for working with elementary-aged students to ps166@amazingathletes.com.
Join our team and make a positive impact on the youth! We look forward to receiving your application.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Background in musical theater, acting, or performing arts.
- Experience leading or assisting children’s theater classes or performances.
- Ability to guide vocal warmups, choreography, and scene work.
- Strong classroom presence and behavior management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree or enrollment in Theater, Performing Arts, or a related field.
- Directing experience or performance coaching.
- Experience producing small-scale performances with youth.
- Dance or music experience is a plus.
Benefits
- Compensation: $30-35 per hour, depending on experience.
- Be part of a passionate team dedicated to empowering the next generation.
- Grow personally and professionally in a supportive and dynamic environment.
- Enjoy the unique opportunity to combine your expertise with creative teaching methodologies.
Amazing Athletes provides a year-round, structured curriculum that introduces children to 10 different ball sports and helps them to master 6 key areas of motor-development. Our program is taught in a non-competitive, learning-based environment. We work with each child at their own progression level to ensure they are able to reach their highest potential.
Each weekly class focuses on two different sports and one area of motor-development. Also incorporated into each class are activities designed to improve the young child’s hand-eye coordination, muscle tone, flexibility, cardiovascular fitness and more.
Amazing Athletes is a Franchise 500-ranked mobile children's franchise that helps activate youth to help instill a lifetime of healthy habits at an early age.
Visit www.amazingathletes.com or call 888-228-3942 for more information.
