About the Role

Penfold Theatre Company is always seeking Substitute Teaching Artist applicants to cover absences and illnesses. While we are not currently recruiting Teaching Artists, you are also welcome and encouraged to apply early for Teaching Artist opportunities for the next semester. We interview applicants on a seasonal basis and typically begin the interview process 2 to 3 months before classes begin.

Penfold Theatre Company is seeking enthusiastic and experienced professional Teaching Artists to join Penfold Academy, the after-school theater classes that we offer throughout the school year. This role is a seasonal Independent Contractor position.

Fall 2026 classes run for 12 weeks, starting the week of August 31 and concluding the week of November 16. Please note that our hiring efforts for Fall 2026 are complete. Spring 2027 classes run for 12 weeks, starting the week of January 25 and concluding the week of April 19. Hiring efforts for Spring 2027 have started. 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. We are looking for instructors who can teach students ranging from PreK to grade 12 in at least one of the following specialty areas:

• Musical Theatre (Acting/Voice/Dance)
• Acting for the Camera
• Improv
• Acting
• Voice

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.