Part-Time Drama Teacher

Job overview

The Part-Time Drama Teacher role is onsite at schools and community locations across the Metro Detroit West service area, including Livonia, Novi, Northville, Plymouth, Canton, Brighton, Wixom, and Milford. Compensation is $25–$40 per hour based on experience, reliability, and class assignment. Drama Kids uses developmental drama to help children build confidence, communication skills, leadership, and creativity. The teacher leads after-school classes using provided curriculum and lesson plans, guiding children through theatre games, movement, improvisation, and mini-scripts. The role creates an encouraging learning environment and supports children’s confidence and communication development; travel throughout the service area is essential.

What you'll do

• Teach after-school drama classes using provided curriculum and lesson plans
• lead theatre games, movement activities, improvisation, and mini-scripts
• help children build confidence and communication skills
• create a positive classroom environment
• build relationships with students and families
• serve as a role model for children ages 4–12
• travel to assigned schools and community locations throughout the service area.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

part-time drama teacher

developmental drama

after-school classes

children ages 4–12

theatre games

improvisation

confidence building

communication skills

livonia mi

metro detroit west

$25–$40/hr

travel between locations

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Training is provided
• additional paid opportunities may be available for camps, performances, events, marketing, and special programs.

Why this role

Part-time supplemental-income opportunity; classes are generally Monday through Thursday, with most beginning around 3:30 PM; training is provided. Additional paid opportunities may be available for camps, performances, events, marketing, and special programs.

About the employer

Drama Kids - Metro Detroit West is hiring for this role. Industry: Fine Arts Schools. Sector: 61.