Job Opportunities

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Teaching Artist

About the Role

Penfold Theatre Company is seeking enthusiastic and experienced professional Teaching Artists (Independent Contractors) for the upcoming Penfold Academy fall session. Classes run for 12 weeks, starting the week of August 31 and concluding the week of November 16. Each class meets once a week for 55 minutes during the late afternoon and early evening (classes begin at 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, and 6:00 PM) Monday through Thursday. Penfold Theatre Company is located at 2120 N. Mays Street, Suite 290, Round Rock, TX.

We are looking for instructors who can teach students ranging from PreK to 12th grade in at least one of the following specialty areas:

Musical Theatre (Acting/Voice/Dance): For classes such as Musical Theater Beginnings (Grades PreK – 1), Broadway Stars (Grades 1 – 3), and Triple Threat Technique (Grades 4 – 8).
Acting for the Camera: For our elementary (Grades 2 – 6) and teen (Grades 7 – 12) on-camera acting classes.
Improv: For high-energy classes like Intro to Improv (Grades 4 – 6) and Teen Improv (Grades 7 – 12).
Acting: For foundational classes like Center Stage Kids (Grades 2 – 4), Comedy Kids (Grades 1 – 3), and The Actor’s Process (Grades 5 – 8).
Voice: For technique-focused classes like Sing the Movies (Grades 1 – 3) and Broadway Vocals (Grades 4 – 8).

We encourage applicants to visit the Penfold Academy page to learn more about each course and the dates and times each course will be offered.

Compensation

$40-50/hour

Responsibilities

Deliver engaging, skills-based instruction tailored to the specific age group and subject.
Foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for young performers of all experience levels.
Lead students toward a final skills demonstration during the last week of class (these are skills-based demonstrations, not full productions).
Communicate classroom needs and coordinate effectively with Penfold Theatre Company staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree/equivalent or higher in a performing arts discipline or in performing arts education.
Proven experience teaching or directing youth theatre and/or performing arts.
Strong professional background in at least one of the requested disciplines.
Reliable transportation to our Round Rock location.
Ability to pass a criminal history background check.

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Academy Coordinator

About the Role

Penfold Theatre Company is looking for a highly organized and welcoming Academy Coordinator (Part-Time, Seasonal) to support the fall session of Penfold Academy. Running from the week of August 31 through the week of November 16, our after-school programs take place Monday through Thursday starting at 4:00 PM.

Working closely with Education Manager Jeff Davis, you will be the on-the-ground point person during class hours, ensuring a smooth, safe, and efficient environment for our teaching artists, students, and parents.

We encourage applicants to visit the Penfold Academy page to learn more about each course and the dates and times each course will be offered.

Compensation

$18-20/hour

Responsibilities

Manage daily student check-in and pick-up procedures.
Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for parents and guardians, answering questions and providing excellent customer service.
Support teaching artists with administrative needs, classroom materials, or emergency assistance as requested.
Maintain the organization and safety of the lobby and classroom spaces at our Round Rock facility.
Assist in setting up and facilitating the end-of-semester skills demonstrations.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree/equivalent or higher in a performing arts discipline or education.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Punctual, reliable, and comfortable working in a lively, fast-paced environment with children of all ages (PreK-12).
Previous experience in education administration, customer service, or stage management is a plus.
Consistent availability Monday through Thursday during late afternoon and early evening class hours (approx. 3:45 PM – 7:15 PM).
Reliable transportation to our Round Rock location.
Ability to pass a criminal history background check.

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