Enrichment Instructor - Dungeons & Dragons

Job Details

Job Location:

Greater Los Angeles Area - Torrance, CA 90501 Position Type:
Part Time Salary Range: $30.00 - $35.00 Hourly Job Shift: Day Make a Difference Today!

Arc Experience

Employment Type:

Part-Time

Rate of Pay: $35/hour

Location:

Los Angeles/ SFV

Arc Experience is seeking a creative, enthusiastic, and engaging Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) Instructor / Game Master to join our team.

The ideal candidate is passionate about tabletop role-playing games and enjoys creating welcoming, collaborative experiences where students can develop storytelling, problem-solving, communication, creativity, and teamwork skills through play.

The instructor will lead D&D sessions for students with varying levels of experience, from complete beginners to experienced players.

• Lead engaging and age-appropriate Dungeons & Dragons campaigns and one-shot adventures.
• Serve as the Dungeon Master (DM), guiding players through stories, encounters, exploration, and role-playing.
• Teach new players the fundamentals of D&D, including character creation, rules, combat, role-playing, and cooperative gameplay.
• Create or adapt adventures, encounters, puzzles, NPCs, and storylines appropriate for the group.
• Encourage students to develop creativity, imagination, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Foster teamwork and positive social interaction among players.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment where students feel comfortable expressing themselves.
• Adapt gameplay to different ages, experience levels, personalities, and learning styles.
• Provide guidance and constructive feedback while encouraging student creativity and independence.
• Manage game sessions effectively, including pacing, transitions, and group participation.
• Maintain a positive and engaging atmosphere while appropriately managing challenging group dynamics.
• Assist with D&D workshops, special events, campaigns, showcases, or other Arc Experience programming as needed.

• Strong knowledge and understanding of Dungeons & Dragons.
• Previous experience as a Dungeon Master is required.
• Experience creating or running campaigns, one-shots, or organized-play sessions.
• Strong storytelling, improvisation, and communication skills.
• Ability to engage and connect with students of different ages and experience levels.
• Patient, encouraging, creative, and enthusiastic teaching style.
• Ability to establish clear expectations and maintain a positive group environment.
• Reliable, punctual, organized, and professional.
• Passion for tabletop gaming and collaborative storytelling.

• Experience teaching, coaching, mentoring, or working with youth.
• Experience working with beginner D&D players.
• Familiarity with D&D 5e and/or current D&D rules and resources.
• Experience with virtual tabletop platforms such as D&D Beyond, Roll
  20, or similar tools.
• Experience designing original adventures, campaigns, encounters, or homebrew content.
• Knowledge of fantasy literature, storytelling, improv, theater, or game design.

• $35/hour
• Part-time, flexible teaching opportunities
• Creative and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to mentor and inspire young storytellers and gamers
• Freedom to bring creativity and personal style into gameplay
• Opportunities to participate in campaigns, workshops, special events, and community activities

The ideal candidate is a skilled Dungeon Master, storyteller, and mentor who understands that D&D is about more than rolling dice. You should be able to create memorable adventures while helping students build confidence, collaborate with others, solve problems, and express their creativity.

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