Scriptwriting & Acting Instructor - San Jose

Why join our team

At Options For All, we create opportunities for adults with disabilities to live, work, and love life in their community with dignity and respect. As a USA TODAY Top Workplace, we are proud to build a culture where team members feel supported, valued, and connected to meaningful work. As a Scriptwriting and Acting Instructor, you will make a difference every day by helping people build independence, make choices, and work toward their goals. This is more than a job. It is a chance to create real impact while joining a mission-driven organization that values dignity, inclusion, and respect. We are looking for people who care deeply, take initiative, and want to help others thrive.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Teach scriptwriting, acting, and storytelling skills through hands-on, industry-informed instruction.
• Create engaging lesson plans and learning activities that support student growth, skill development, and career readiness.
• Support students with coaching, feedback, and encouragement tailored to their strengths, goals, and learning styles.
• Help lead scriptwriting and acting work for studio projects, including developing screen plays, character development, acting techniques, and on-camera performance.
• Partner with team members to support student progress, employment opportunities, and successful participation in studio and community-based experiences.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and supportive learning environment.
• Support program documentation, equipment oversight, and other responsibilities that help the studio run smoothly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Three or more years of experience in screenwriting, filmmaking, acting instruction, theater arts, or media production.
• Experience teaching or coaching acting, storytelling, scriptwriting, or film production in a classroom, workshop, or community-based setting.
• Experience teaching, coaching, or supporting others in building new skills.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, stay organized, and meet deadlines.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office and other basic workplace technology.
• Preferred: Experience developing original screenplays, short films, or creative media projects from concept through production.
• Knowledge of character development, scene construction, dialogue writing, and cinematic storytelling techniques.
• Experience with budgeting, location scouting, script supervising, assistant directing, or other production leadership responsibilities.
• A portfolio, demo reel, or other samples of relevant film and media work.

Other Requirements

• 21 years of age or older
• A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record are required for this role.
• This role requires travel within the region where services are provided.