Theater Teacher & Mentor (Volunteer)

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.

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