Summer Camp Instructor – Theater Arts (Temporary Full‑time)

About the role

The University of Miami’s Department of Theater Arts is seeking a temporary full‑time Summer Camp Instructor to lead a vibrant theatre‑focused camp in Coral Gables, FL. The role involves delivering daily classes, ensuring a safe learning environment, and contributing to the camp’s final performance and communications.

Key responsibilities

• Teach up to five one‑hour theatre classes each day, creating and following lesson plans aligned with the camp curriculum.
• Maintain a safe, orderly classroom and supervise designated facility areas during student break periods on a rotating schedule.
• Assist in rehearsals and the production of the camp’s culminating performance.
• Capture photographs of camp activities and organize them for future use.
• Prepare the weekly newsletter and draft social‑media posts for director approval.
• Perform rotating parking‑lot duties as assigned.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework in theatre, education, or a related field.
• At least one year of relevant work or volunteer experience with children or in an educational setting.
• Ability to work flexible hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am‑4:30 pm.

Required skills

• Strong verbal communication and classroom‑management abilities.
• Basic photography skills for documenting activities.
• Familiarity with creating newsletters and drafting social‑media content.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic university environment.
• Experience designing and delivering theatre curriculum for youth.
• Collaborative team of theatre professionals.