Performing Arts/Acting Instructor - part-time

Company: MRA Recruiting Services
Location: Arlington Heights
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description ABOUT METROPOLIS: The School of the Performing Arts (SOPA) at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Arlington Heights has been educating learners in the arts for over 15 years. Our Community Engagement branch focuses on sharing performing arts education with learners of all ages and abilities throughout the area. Metropolis Performing Arts Centre is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. ABOUT THE POSITION: Bring the joy of performance to adults with special needs! We’re hiring a knowledgeable, friendly, and enthusiastic instructor/director to lead this program full of enthusiastic adult performers! "Clearbrook on Cue" is a group of adults ages 18, all with developmental disabilities. The group consists of 15 participants who want to have fun performing and connecting with their peers. "Clearbrook on Cue" meets one weeknight per week for 90 minutes. The sessions will start at the beginning of March with a performance on Mon, June 8. The instructor will be contracted for this individual session. While employment will end upon session completion, employment opportunities for future sessions are possible. COMPENSATION: $2,000 stipend INSTRUCTOR ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Foster a positive, friendly, and safe learning environment for students Apply knowledge of performance, directing, and teaching methods related to students with special needs Teach weekly rehearsals and lead the final performance Create a syllabus in alignment with program goals and objectives OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE: Enthusiasm and passion for teaching and creating a fun environment for connecting through acting and performance Experience teaching, directing, and writing scripts for various performance skill levels Experience creating curriculum/syllabi READY TO APPLY? Send the following to Matt McNabb, Education Director, at mmcnabb@metropolisarts.com : Email introduction (no cover letter required) Resume featuring teaching work, specifically work with special needs students Two professional reference contacts Metropolis Performing Arts Centre is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We Make it Easy Founded in 1901, MRA is a nonprofit employer association that serves more than 4,000 employers, covering more than one million employees. As one of the largest employer associations in the nation, MRA helps its member organizations thrive by offering the most comprehensive assortment of HR services, information, education, and resources to help build successful workplaces and a powerful workforce. We partner with these companies working directly with their HR department and leadership to hire their talent. We are a direct line to the company, not an agency recruiter. Powered by JazzHR oyGsppDZb4

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