Teaching Artists: Dance, Acting, Musical Theater (Contract)

Description:

At Zach, we believe in the power of light—to illuminate new ideas, spark imagination, and bring people together. As Austin’s leading professional producing theater, we create vibrant, intimate theater experiences that engage, inspire, and connect our community.

Our Education team is seeking passionate and skilled Teaching Artists to join our Performing Arts School at our North Location (14010 US-183, Suite 540, Cedar Park, TX 78613). Teaching Artists lead classes in Dance, Voice, Acting, and Musical Theatre, inspiring young performers through high-quality, engaging instruction in a supportive and collaborative environment. Classes are held Monday through Thursday from 4:00–8:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Additional teaching opportunities may be available through our Advanced Training programs, which occasionally meet on Sundays between 2:00–8:00 p.m. Class sizes typically range from 8–12 students.

Seasonal summer camps run from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. between June 1 and August 14, 2026, offering extended teaching opportunities.

Teaching Artists are engaged as independent contractors (1099) and are compensated at a competitive hourly rate by semester/class.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Under the guidance of Zach Education staff, our teaching artists work independently to:

• Uphold the mission, vision, and values of Zach theater in alignment with company objectives
• Teach classes in Acting, Dance, and/or Musical Theatre
• Effectively communicate with families, students, teachers, and Zach staff
• Designs, develops, and delivers curricula for classes; write student evaluations; substitute teaches classes in case of emergency
• Believes in the mission to teach life skills through theatre skills to empower young people
• Create an inclusive and supportive structured classroom environment to achieve desired learning outcomes while prioritizing students’ social and emotional well being
• Adherence to student and parent handbooks, protocols, and safety guidelines

Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BA in Theater/Dance or BFA in Acting or other related field
• Certified Educators with demonstrated classroom experience preferred
• At least one year of experience in teaching acting or musical theatre to students ages 5-18

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated skill in curriculum design and development
• Demonstrated skills in training students, including but not limited to classroom pedagogy, classroom management, and supervision for a variety of ages
• Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication
• Ability to work individually and as a team member
• Ability to meet deadlines within a fast-paced environment
• Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations such as parent conflicts or managing large numbers of students

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This is a campus-based, on-site role. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions upon discussion with HR.

• Ability to lift, push, pull or otherwise maneuver up to 30 lbs repeatedly, either alone or with assistance
• Must have reliable transportation and the ability to work with a flexible schedule, including including Evenings (Monday through Thursday) and Saturdays as needed
• The noise level in this work environment is typically moderate and can be high
• Able to teach in-person classes

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Zach Theater is committed to ensuring an equitable and inclusive workforce and we strive for a team that reflects Austin’s diverse culture. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, sex or age.