Theater Instructor – Bayonne Youth Center, Inc Bayonne, NJ Teaching & Education

Location: In-Person, Bayonne, NJ

Position Type: Part-Time

Schedule: Monday–Friday and weekends, based on student enrollment and instructor availability

The Bayonne Youth Center is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Theater Instructor for our Theater Program. The instructor will provide engaging one-on-one and group instruction to young children, teens, and adults in acting, musical theater, character development, stage presence, improvisation, theatrical storytelling, vocal technique, and performance.

Lead musical theater rehearsals and instruction in an engaging, supportive setting.

Teach vocal parts, harmonies, lyrics, musical concepts, and performance techniques appropriate to each student’s age and experience.

Develop students’ confidence, musicality, stage presence, and overall performance abilities.

Maintain an energetic, encouraging environment that allows students to explore, experiment, and take creative risks.

Work closely with theater instructors, choreographers, directors, and production staff.

Adjust teaching and rehearsal methods to meet different ages, abilities, learning styles, and experience levels.

Prepare students for productions, performances, showcases, and program events.

Encourage teamwork, creativity, discipline, collaboration, and community while serving as a positive role model.

Strong music reading and sight-reading skills, with the ability to transpose music accurately and efficiently.

Demonstrated vocal and musical ability.

Experience teaching or working with children, students, and/or young performers.

Background as a Music Director, Vocal Coach, Music Teacher, Theater Instructor, or similar professional.

Demonstrated knowledge in costume design, set design/scenic development, and audio visual production, including theatrical sound, lighting, projection, and recording.

Strong communication, organization, and classroom management skills.

Patience, creativity, flexibility, and enthusiasm when working with students.

Collaborative and professional approach with a genuine passion for theater, musical theater, and developing young performers.

Comfortable singing, demonstrating techniques, and participating in energetic and playful activities when appropriate.

Immediate