About Togetherhood
What You'll Do
As a member of our network, you will be matched with opportunities to teach Playwriting to K-12 students at schools, buildings, and communities across Washington DC.
These teaching opportunities will be for terms that could last anywhere from 6 weeks to 18 weeks, and all will end in the students performing the play you write as a group. Therefore, those with Acting and Musical Writing skills, in addition to Playwriting expertise, are encouraged to apply!
As an after school instructor, you'll have the following responsibilities:
Develop age-appropriate Playwriting 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
Who You Are
A fun, enthusiastic, adaptable instructor, with experience teaching school aged children, and who:
- Has subject matter expertise in Playwriting
- Has additional experience in Acting, Musical Theatre, or Performance Production
- Has a passion and skill for leading hands-on projects with kids
- 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
How To Apply
- Provide a resume showcasing relevant teaching experience AND experience in your craft/subject area.
- If you lack formal teaching experience, please share any other relevant experience or training in the application questionnaire
What to Expect
- If your resume is a fit, we’ll reach out to set up a screening call on Google Meet
- You will be assessed on teaching experience, expertise in your craft/subject area, punctuality, and reliability
- The final step of the process is onboarding into our platform, ready to accept classes.
- All instructors must complete and pass a background check and state-specific clearances requirements in order to work with children.