Do you like Drama? Do you enjoy teaching others? Do you want to work part-time with a flexible schedule? Then this is the job for you!

Drama is taught to children as part of the Brain Builders Program at Fueling Brains Academy where they learn to think imaginatively and appreciate a wide range of theatrical styles from classical to contemporary.

We strive to produce engaging thematic productions involving basic action, blending music, dance, and speaking. Our Drama activities involve an eye-catching range of props, sound, and lighting equipment together with a vibrant wardrobe.

Therefore, we’re seeking instructors to offer a school year program in Drama for kids aged 3-12.

The Drama Instructor will visit our 6 academies on a rotational basis and will conduct the Drama classes for our Early Years children throughout the week.

The incumbent will manage a classroom of 30-50 students, with the support of care staff, in hands-on workshop-style classes while offering a fun and active learning environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Drama Instructor typically has a wide range of responsibilities, which can include:

• Teach Drama and possibly other subjects as appropriate. Identify and adopt the most effective teaching approaches for children and remain committed to professional development in educational techniques.
• Monitor teaching and learning activities in the classroom and ensure that it remains a facility conducive to high-quality education.
• To inspire children with drama/imaginative play within the academy as well as encourage imaginative exploration and confidence in the child.
• To stimulate and encourage students to a high standard of interest and achievement in the subject area.
• Provide assessment information and written reports as required.
• Encourage pupils to be involved in local competitions and events.

Experience and Personal Specification:

The ideal candidate will have the following skills, characteristics, and experience :

• 1-3 Years of Drama teaching experience preferred. College graduates and High School students with relevant experience/studying relevant courses are encouraged to apply too.
• Super talented and creative and able to make learning fun for children.
• Experience working with children in a school or community setting.
• Engaging, inspiring, and able to motivate children.
• Possesses hands-on experience in Drama.
• Friendly and Funny and has the patience to work with younger children.
• The ability to be a role model for students.

Working Pattern and Compensation:

• The position requires working 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm, Monday to Friday, and rotating between our 6 Academy locations in Mission, Texas.
• We offer attractive hourly rates depending upon the experience.

Fueling Brains is an equal-opportunity workplace, and we are committed to building and fostering an environment where our employees feel included, valued, and heard. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities.

We thank all those applicants who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.