Category

Teaching

Employee Type

Part-Time, Hourly, Non-exempt. *Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Offer Salary

$40 - $55 per hour

Experience

Prior experience teaching acting and/or improv to adults with a strong background in theatre, improv, or performing arts

How to apply

CSMA is seeking a passionate, dynamic Improv & Acting Faculty to lead engaging, inclusive, and skill-building classes for adult professionals in a corporate setting. The ideal candidate brings strong performance experience, a collaborative teaching style, and the ability to foster a supportive and creative learning environment.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

Plan and teach improv and acting classes for adult students (beginner to intermediate levels) at the client site
Develop a curriculum that includes foundational acting techniques, improvisation exercises, and scene work
Foster a positive, inclusive, and encouraging classroom environment
Adapt teaching methods to meet diverse learning styles and skill levels
Provide constructive feedback to support student growth and confidence
Organize and direct informal showcases or performances
Maintain consistent communication with the Program Manager regarding class progress and needs

Skills/Qualifications/Experience

Prior experience teaching acting and/or improv to adults
Strong background in theatre, improv, or performing arts
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, written and verbal
Ability to create a safe and inclusive learning space
Degree or formal training in Theatre Arts or related field
Experience with diverse communities and adult learners is a plus
Excellent organizational skills
Competent computer skills and familiarity with video conferencing software, Zoom, Google Workspace, and MS Office.
A reliable form of transportation to get to and from the assigned client site/sites and occasional trips to the Community School of Music and Arts in Mountain View, CA.

Physical Demands

The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits Include

All faculty have access to a 403(B) retirement plan.
Paid Sick Leave accrual.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available for faculty who teach 20 hours or more a week.
All supplies and equipment are provided by the school.
Employee and Family discount on private lessons and classes

Schedule

Teaching opportunities are primarily during weekdays from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Weekly teaching hours may range from approximately 2 to 8 hours.

To Apply

Please email your cover letter and resume to [HIDDEN TEXT] with the subject line: Improv and Acting Faculty – Adults. Please include your preferred locations between San Francisco, Mountain View, Palo Alto, and Sunnyvale, as well as whether you are interested in teaching Acting, Improv, or both.

back to Job opportunities

Native Tamil for AI Training

Voice Talent - Indian English

Czech Voice Actor - Freelance AI Trainer Project

Theatre Practitioner Internship in Delhi

Improv & Acting Faculty – Adults

3D Animation Faculty