Job Description

The Upright Citizens Brigade Training Center seeks knowledgeable, passionate instructors to teach our Intro to Stand Up Comedy course and/or other stand-up-focused classes and workshops. UCB teachers should be invested in creating a positive, constructive, and inclusive learning environment for our students. UCB takes learning the craft of stand-up seriously, but the courses should be fun and affirming experiences for our students. The position reports to the Senior Academic Director.

Flexible schedule: This position requires 3-9 hours per week. Our class sessions are 2.5 hours for online and 3 hours for in-person.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creating a welcoming, safe, inclusive, and creative educational environment that maximizes students’ learning.
• Delivering clear, concise, effective instructional activities and objectives in accordance with UCB’s approved curriculum and policies.
• Managing student behavior in the classroom in accordance with UCB’s policies.
• Completing student assessments at the end of each course in a timely manner.
• Recording and monitoring the attendance of students in a timely manner.
• Participating in staff, group, or other meetings related to administrative or curricular improvements of the Training Center.
• Participating in various additional trainings as prescribed by the Training Center.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience performing and or/teaching stand-up comedy preferred
• Prior performing arts teaching or coaching experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with UCB’s style of teaching and general approach to comedy preferred
• Proven ability to lead a group of adults while maintaining a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment for all students
• Ability to deliver positive & constructive feedback to students in a supportive way
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Professional and friendly demeanor

Additional Information

Please attach one PDF in the ‘Resume” section which includes your resume plus a short note detailing your experience.

Compensation:

• Compensation: $60/hour
• UCB Theatre is an equal opportunity employer.
• All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.