Job Description

Level: Experienced
Job Location: Nor Cal Bay Area - San Jose, CA 95112
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: High School
Salary Range: $26.45 - $26.45 Hourly

Job Shift: Day
Job Category: EducationWhy join our team
At Options For All, we create opportunities for adults with disabilities to live, work, and love life in their community with dignity and respect. As a USA TODAY Top Workplace, we are proud to build a culture where team members feel supported, valued, and connected to meaningful work.
As a Scriptwriting and Acting Instructor, you will make a difference every day by helping people build independence, make choices, and work toward their goals. This is more than a job. It is a chance to create real impact while joining a mission-driven organization that values dignity, inclusion, and respect. We are looking for people who care deeply, take initiative, and want to help others thrive.
Why you’ll love it here
At Options For All, we believe a great workplace starts with putting people first. We are proud to build a culture where team members feel supported, valued, and connected to the work they do. We celebrate diversity, foster belonging, and create opportunities for growth.
When you join our team, you can expect:
- A supportive team environment
- Meaningful work that makes a difference
- An inclusive culture where you belong
- Opportunities to learn and grow
Your benefits start on Day 1:
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
- Comprehensive coverage for qualifying dependents, including 100% dental and vision and 50% medical
- Retirement savings plan with up to a 5% company match
- Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
- Paid vacation, sick time, and paid holidays, including your birthday
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program
What you’ll be doing
The Scriptwriting & Acting Instructor teaches adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a vocational Film, Media, and Creative Arts program. This position provides engaging, hands-on instruction in storytelling, guiding students through the process of developing original short films and feature-length screenplays, character development, acting techniques, and on-camera performance while fostering creativity, confidence, communication, teamwork, and professional skills in a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
In this role, you will:
- Teach scriptwriting, acting, and storytelling skills through hands-on, industry-informed instruction.
- Create engaging lesson plans and learning activities that support student growth, skill development, and career readiness.
- Support students with coaching, feedback, and encouragement tailored to their strengths, goals, and learning styles.
- Help lead scriptwriting and acting work for studio projects, including developing screen plays, character development, acting techniques, and on camera - performance
- Partner with team members to support student progress, employment opportunities, and successful participation in studio and community-based experiences.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and supportive learning environment.
- Support program documentation, equipment oversight, and other responsibilities that help the studio run smoothly.
What we’re looking for
We are looking for someone who is compassionate, dependable, and ready to make a positive impact. 

QualificationsEducation
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelors degree preferred
Experience
- Three or more years of experience in screenwriting, filmmaking, acting instruction, theater arts, or media production.
- Experience teaching or coaching acting, storytelling, scriptwriting, or film production in a classroom, workshop, or community-based setting
- Experience teaching, coaching, or supporting others in building new skills.
- Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, stay organized, and meet deadlines.
- Comfort using Microsoft Office and other basic workplace technology.
Preferred
- Experience developing original screenplays, short films, or creative media projects from concept through production.
- Knowledge of character development, scene construction, dialogue writing, and cinematic storytelling techniques.
- Experience with budgeting, location scouting, script supervising, assistant directing, or other production leadership responsibilities.
- A portfolio, demo reel, or other samples of relevant film and media work.

Other Requirements
- 21 years of age or older
- A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record are required for this role.
- This role requires travel within the region where services are provided.
- Final candidates must successfully complete a background check.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
This position requires the employee to regularly stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee must be capable of writing, using a computer keyboard, telephone and related office equipment. Ability to lift 10lbs. required.
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee will experience normal office conditions with a well-lighted work area and minor noise from standard office equipment
Equal Opportunity and Accommodation
Options For All are committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact Ciara Quinones at cquinones@optionsforall.org.