Theater Teacher & Mentor (Volunteer)

Theater Teacher & Mentor (Volunteer)

PromiseStage | Performing Arts & Creative Expression

Organization: Mentor A Promise (MAP)

Location: Remote and/or NYC-based collaboration as needed

Type: Volunteer

Works Closely With: Director of Afterschool & Enrichment, Program Managers, Creative Arts Team

About Mentor A Promise

Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a New York City–based nonprofit serving children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability through mentorship, literacy, education, social-emotional learning (SEL), and creative expression. The arts play a vital role in helping young people process emotions, build confidence, and develop a sense of belonging.

About PromiseStage | Performing Arts

PromiseStage provides theater and performing arts experiences that help youth explore identity, creativity, confidence, and communication. Theater offers a powerful pathway for self-expression, teamwork, emotional growth, and public speaking.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Theater Teacher & Mentor to lead engaging theater-based learning experiences for students. This role blends arts education and mentorship, helping young people develop creativity, confidence, collaboration skills, and emotional expression in a safe and supportive environment.

The Theater Teacher & Mentor will design and facilitate sessions that introduce acting, storytelling, improvisation, and performance skills while fostering trust, joy, and belonging.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate theater and drama sessions for youth
• Introduce acting, storytelling, improvisation, and performance techniques
• Support students in building confidence, communication, and teamwork skills
• Create a welcoming, inclusive, and trauma-informed learning environment
• Collaborate with program staff to align sessions with SEL goals
• Adapt activities to be age-appropriate and accessible
• Support potential performances, showcases, or creative projects
• Maintain timely, professional responsiveness via email and chat in Google Workspace

Qualifications

• Experience in theater, drama, performing arts, or arts education
• Comfort working with children and youth
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Ability to create inclusive and encouraging learning spaces
• Alignment with MAP’s mission and dignity-centered values

Preferred Skills

• Experience teaching or mentoring youth
• Background in theater education, acting, directing, or performance
• Familiarity with trauma-informed or SEL-informed teaching approaches
• Experience working in nonprofit or community settings

Commitment

• Volunteer role
• Approximately 5–10 hours per week
• Minimum 6-month commitment preferred
• Remote and/or NYC-based collaboration as needed

What You’ll Gain

• Experience leading arts-based youth programming
• Collaboration with educators and creative professionals
• Professional references and letters of recommendation
• The opportunity to inspire confidence and creativity in young people
• A meaningful role supporting youth experiencing housing instability

How to Apply

Interested candidates must apply directly through Idealist and submit:

• Resume (required)
• Cover letter (required) describing relevant theater, teaching, or mentoring experience and interest in MAP’s mission

Help young people find their voice, build confidence, and tell their stories through the power of theater.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with our organization. At this time, volunteer opportunities are limited to individuals based in the United States due to legal, safeguarding, data-privacy, and programmatic requirements. We appreciate your interest in our mission and your understanding of these constraints.