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City Parks Foundation

Yoga Instructor

Manhattan, NY · On-site

... puppet theater throughout New York City. We connect youngsters to nature in the urban environment through progressive, experiential teaching. Using parks as classrooms, we provide learning ...

City Parks Foundation

Yoga Instructor

New York, NY · On-site

$60 - $75/hr

... puppet theater throughout New York City. We connect youngsters to nature in the urban environment through progressive, experiential teaching. Using parks as classrooms, we provide learning ...

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How much do puppet theater jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for puppet theater in the United States is $44.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.70 and $58.41 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Puppet Theater vs Puppet Maker?

AspectPuppet TheaterPuppet Maker
Primary RolePerforming arts involving puppets in theatrical productionsCreating and designing puppets for performances or display
Work EnvironmentStage, theater, performance venuesWorkshop, studio, craft spaces
Required SkillsActing, puppetry techniques, storytellingSculpting, sewing, craftsmanship, design
Industry UsageEntertainment, education, cultural eventsManufacturing, arts and crafts, entertainment

While Puppet Theater involves performing with puppets on stage, Puppet Makers focus on designing and creating the puppets themselves. Both roles require creativity and some overlapping skills, but Puppet Theater emphasizes performance and storytelling, whereas Puppet Makers concentrate on craftsmanship and design.

What is a puppet theater?

A puppet theater is a form of performance art where puppeteers use puppets to tell stories to an audience. These theaters can range from small, portable stages to large, elaborate venues. Puppet theater often combines elements of drama, music, and storytelling, and can be aimed at both children and adults. Performances may use a variety of puppet types, such as marionettes, hand puppets, or shadow puppets, to bring characters and stories to life.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Puppet Theater Professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Puppet Theater Professional, you need strong skills in puppetry techniques, storytelling, stagecraft, and often a background in theater arts or performance. Familiarity with puppet construction materials, stage lighting, sound systems, and sometimes video recording equipment is typically required. Creativity, manual dexterity, collaboration, and audience engagement are essential soft skills that set performers apart. These abilities ensure captivating performances, effective teamwork, and the ability to adapt to diverse audiences and production environments.

What are some common challenges faced by puppeteers working in a puppet theater, and how can they overcome them?

Puppeteers in a puppet theater often face challenges such as perfecting synchronized movements, maintaining vocal variety for different characters, and adapting to various stage setups. Collaborating closely with other performers and technicians is essential to ensure smooth scene transitions and effective storytelling. Rehearsing extensively, seeking feedback from directors, and continuously refining performance techniques are key strategies for overcoming these challenges and delivering engaging shows.
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Infographic showing various Puppet Theater job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 45% Full Time, 40% Part Time, 10% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 95% In-person, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,429 per year, or $44.9 per hour.
Yoga Instructor

Yoga Instructor

City Parks Foundation

Manhattan, NY • On-site

Part-time

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

CPF’s free Senior Fitness Program reaches thousands of seniors each year at citywide parks, providing much- needed exercise and activity for adults 60 and over. In addition to the health benefits, seniors are engaged both mentally and emotionally with others throughout the course of the program. We are seeking part-time Yoga instructors for the Spring & Fall 2026 seasons. 

COMPENSATION:  $60 - 75 per hour

RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Organize groups of up 30 seniors in an orderly and safe manner
  • Plan, demonstrate and teach daily lesson plans
  • Monitor distribution, storage and periodic transport of equipment
  • Monitor weekly attendance and maintain accurate records of class participants
  • Answer questions from the public and promote whenever possible to the community
  • Monitor and enforce safety protocols and procedures
 

REQUIREMENTS  

  • Ability to work with diverse constituencies, both internal and external to CPF
  • Exceptional communication skills and work-ethic
  • Prior group-teaching experience preferred, preferably with seniors
  • Applicants may be subject to a background check
  • Certification preferred but not required

ABOUT CITY PARKS FOUNDATION

At City Parks Foundation (CPF), we are dedicated to invigorating and transforming New York City parks into dynamic, vibrant centers of urban life through arts, environmental education, sports, and community building programs for all New Yorkers. Our ethos is simple: we believe thriving parks mean thriving communities.

Community engagement includes Partnerships for Parks, a public-private program of City Parks Foundation and NYC Parks, which supports and champions a growing network of community leaders who care and advocate for the transformation of our neighborhood parks and the Parks and Open Space Partners-NYC coalition of conservancies and alliances. We also administer the NYC Green Fund, a regranting program for parks and open space nonprofits and grassroots organizations.

We produce SummerStage, the iconic free, outdoor performing arts festival in NYC, presenting world-class artists from across the globe and our own neighborhoods on our mainstage in Central Park and in local parks in all five boroughs, and our Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre and roving PuppetMobile present marionette puppet theater throughout New York City.

We connect youngsters to nature in the urban environment through progressive, experiential teaching. Using parks as classrooms, we provide learning experiences and hands-on activities in urban forests, coastal areas, and gardens.

Free golf, tennis, track & field, soccer, and fitness programs bring high-quality instruction and equipment into areas where few organized athletic opportunities exist. We offer leveled training, year-round scholarship coaching, and special pro events.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. City Parks Foundation does not offer visa sponsorship.

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