HOURS12-8pm Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm Sat
CALL(720) 233-4832
LOCATIONSCentennial | Lakewood | Westminster | Colo Springs
EMPLOYMENT AT CSA
CSA is growing because our staff and students are so amazing! Did you know our students and alums have appeared in major projects such as Young Sheldon, Abbott Elementary, Stranger Things, American Horror Stories, Fuller House, This is Us, Sesame Street, 9-1-1, All the Money in the World, All Rise, VICE, Casting JonBenet, Chicago Fire, Amateur, Despicable Me 3, and more? Our students also work locally in commercials and in great theatres like the Denver Center, Town Hall Arts Center, Arvada Center, Candlelight, Aurora Fox, and more. In this teaching role, you will be able to connect with and prepare up-and-coming young actors from the Colorado area for the world of entertainment that we all love.
We are a tight-knit community of caring professional teaching artists. When we have an opening to fill, we are looking for Teaching Artists who are mature and student-focused, with experience both in education and acting performance. Our part-time teaching positions are compensated with an hourly rate and regular raises. Most of our Teaching Artists work 3 to 5 shifts per week, with each shift being 2 to 5 hours. Teaching Artists are paid weekly as W2 employees. Some positions may have the option to expand over time. The CSA community is interested in instructors who will be with us for many years. If you are a professional actor and instructor, we welcome your submission.
Colorado School of Acting is always glad to hear from experienced, responsible acting teachers.
The ideal candidate:
- has teaching experience.
- has professional acting experience.
- has a working understanding of how actors find opportunities and get cast.
- is flexible and open to professional feedback and ongoing development.
- is patient, has a sense of humor and a constructive attitude.
- is responsive to communication in a timely manner.
- is student-focused. We are here to serve our students.
Almost all of our staff positions involve more than one location. We have a primary studio location in Centennial, plus Zoom and three other regional spaces where we hold classes for the convenience of our students.
- Centennial – our main studio and offices are located in the Park Meadows area, near Highlands Ranch.
- Lakewood – our performance space on west side of town, at Wadsworth and Jewell.
- Colorado Springs – near Academy Blvd & Flintridge Dr. (Extra stipend provided for the drive if over 20 miles one-way).
- Westminster – north end of town, at 88th and Sheridan, near Highway 36. (Extra stipend provided for the drive if over 20 miles one-way).
UPDATED July 2024CURRENT POSITIONS OPEN
TEACHING ARTIST - Tuesday thru Friday Evenings
This position is open now (Summer 2024), to begin right away.
- Acting Teachers may apply anytime starting now.
- Must enjoy teaching, and must have the skills to teach: CHILDREN (ages 6-12), TEENS (13-18), and ADULTS (all ages).
Applicants should have:
- professional acting experience.
- excellent teaching skills (lesson plans are provided).
- excellent classroom management skills, particularly with children and teenagers.
- reliable transportation. Driving to 3 different cities is a critical part of this job.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Teaching Acting Classes in person and on Zoom.
- Posting class pix on the school’s social media as directed.
- Administrative side-work as needed.
- Occasional subbing as needed (we will always check with you if it’s a shift outside your regular schedule).
- Whatever else comes up – we all wear a lot of hats in a small, team-oriented company!
100% In-Person Schedule in 3 Locations:
- 4:45-8:15 Tuesdays: Centennial
- (This shift expands to end at 9:45pm when Adult Classes are in Session.)
- 4:45-8:15 Wednesdays: Lakewood
- (These hours don’t typically change.)
- 4:45-8:15 Thursdays: Lakewood
- (This shift expands to end at 9:45pm when Adult Classes are in Session.)
- 4:45-8:15 Fridays: Westminster
- (These hours don’t typically change.)
- Certain elements of the schedule may flex, but mostly it will be set.
Compensation:
- 14-17 hours per week x $20 per hour = $280-340 per week to start.
- Regular raises for excellent work.
- Mileage may be provided for longer drives in some cases.
- The position is a W-2 Employee, so you don’t have to worry about saving for your own tax bill. We process payroll every Friday via direct deposit.
HOW TO APPLY
- Please send an email letter explaining your interest to: [email protected]
- Please use the subject line: TEACHING ARTIST POSITION.
- Please attach your teaching and/or acting resume.
- Links to your work are welcome but not required.
- Thanks for your interest. We look forward to hearing from you!