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Shift Leader

PA · On-site

$14 - $21/hr

This is a great opportunity for teens, college students or anyone looking for part time or full time hours! Shift Leaders are trained to be our store's most capable employees and are acting as ...

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Assistant Manager

Dresher, PA

$19 - $21/hr

This is a great opportunity for teens, college students or anyone looking for part time or full time hours! AM are trained to be our store's most capable employees and are acting as manager on duty.

Bites and Blends

Shift Leader

Dresher, PA · On-site

$14 - $21/hr

This is a great opportunity for teens, college students or anyone looking for part time or full time hours! Shift Leaders are trained to be our store's most capable employees and are acting as ...

Bites and Blends

Assistant Manager

PA · On-site

$19 - $21/hr

This is a great opportunity for teens, college students or anyone looking for part time or full time hours! AM are trained to be our store's most capable employees and are acting as manager on duty.

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TPSN Transition Coordinator

Chicago, IL

Teen Parenting Service Network (TPSN) Reports to: TPSN Clinical Case Consultant Supervisor About ... including: acting as liaison with DCFS staff, supporting the Clinical Consulting team in ...

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How much do teen acting jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for teen acting in the United States is $17.07, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.70 and $18.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is teen acting?

A Teen Acting job involves performing in roles designed for teenage actors in television, film, theater, or commercials. Teen actors bring characters to life by memorizing scripts, expressing emotions, and working with directors and fellow cast members. These roles can range from lead characters in popular shows to supporting roles in various productions. Many teen actors also attend auditions, take acting classes, and build their portfolios to secure more opportunities.

What is it like working on set as a teen actor?

Working on set as a teen actor often involves collaborating closely with directors, fellow actors, and crew members to deliver compelling performances. The workday can include early call times, rehearsals, wardrobe fittings, and filming multiple takes, all while balancing schooling requirements, either on set or remotely. You may also spend time preparing lines and participating in table reads before shooting begins. Having a supportive set environment and understanding the professional expectations can make the experience enjoyable and educational. Many teen actors find that each project helps them build industry connections and develop their craft.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in teen acting, and why are they important?

To thrive in teen acting, you need strong performance skills, emotional expressiveness, memorization abilities, and often some formal training through acting classes or workshops. Familiarity with stage or on-camera techniques, audition processes, and scripts is valuable, and membership in professional organizations like SAG-AFTRA can be beneficial. Confidence, resilience, teamwork, and the ability to take direction help young actors excel and adapt in a competitive environment. These skills and qualities are essential for standing out in auditions, delivering authentic performances, and sustaining a successful acting career.

How do I get my teen into acting?

To get a teen into acting, they should take acting classes or workshops to develop their skills and gain experience. Building a portfolio with headshots and a resume, and attending open casting calls or submitting to talent agencies, can help them find opportunities in auditions and productions.

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Infographic showing various Teen Acting job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,508 per year, or $17.1 per hour.

Teaching Artist - Theater/Dramatic Arts

Police Athletic League, Inc.

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$125/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

About the Organization:
The Police Athletic League (or PAL) is New York City's largest independent youth development organization. We operate diverse programs from Head Start, Day Car and Universal Pre-K programs; to elementary and middle school after-school programs, summer day camps and summer Playstreets. We run evening teen centers and college readiness programs, as well as youth employment and juvenile justice programs. In its over a century of service, PAL is continuing its evolution and remains a vibrant and vital New York City institution.
Position Summary
The Teaching Artist - Theater/Dramatic Arts is an accomplished theater professional responsible for designing and delivering a dynamic, high-quality theater program for middle school and high school participants. The Teaching Artist combines professional artistic experience with exceptional instructional skills to cultivate creativity, confidence, collaboration, and self-expression through acting and performance. This individual will create an engaging, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environment while mentoring young people and inspiring a lifelong appreciation for the performing arts.
The Teaching Artist will develop a comprehensive theater curriculum, direct rehearsals, and prepare participants for a culminating theatrical performance or showcase that highlights participants' artistic growth and achievements. This role requires a seasoned educator and theater practitioner who can inspire excellence, adapt instruction to diverse learning needs, and serve as a positive role model both on and off the stage.
Schedule
  • Part-Time
  • Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
  • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Total of 9 hours per week

Location: Polo Grounds Cornerstone - 244 West 144th street New York, NY 10030
Compensation
$125.00 per hour
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Design and implement a comprehensive theater curriculum that develops acting technique, creative expression, collaboration, and stage confidence for youth ages 13-18.
  • Teach core theater concepts, including character development, scene study, improvisation, voice and diction, movement, script analysis, storytelling, and stage presence.
  • Develop engaging lesson plans with measurable learning objectives that progressively build participants' theatrical skills.
  • Direct rehearsals and coach participants in preparation for a culminating performance, showcase, or community presentation.
  • Select, adapt, or create age-appropriate scripts and performance material that reflects diverse perspectives and experiences.
  • Prepare participants to perform confidently before live audiences by emphasizing professionalism, collaboration, stage etiquette, and performance techniques.
  • Foster a positive, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environment where participants feel safe to take creative risks and express themselves.
  • Differentiate instruction to meet participants with varying levels of theater experience and ability.
  • Mentor participants by promoting teamwork, leadership, communication, empathy, discipline, and self-confidence through the performing arts.
  • Assess participant progress and provide individualized feedback to support artistic growth.
  • Collaborate with site leadership to coordinate performances, family engagement opportunities, and special program events.
  • Maintain accurate attendance records, lesson plans, rehearsal schedules, and other required program documentation.
  • Ensure rehearsal spaces, props, scripts, and instructional materials are organized, safe, and well maintained.
  • Serve as a positive ambassador for the organization by demonstrating professionalism, reliability, integrity, and a commitment to excellence.

Qualifications
  • Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience teaching theater, drama, or acting, preferably with middle school and high school youth.
  • Professional experience as an actor, director, playwright, teaching artist, or theater educator required.
  • Demonstrated expertise in acting instruction, directing, improvisation, and theater production.
  • Experience developing theater curriculum and directing performances, showcases, festivals, competitions, or community productions.
  • Experience preparing students for public performances, auditions, competitions, or theatrical productions is strongly preferred.
  • Experience working with adolescents in schools, after-school programs, community-based organizations, or youth development settings preferred.
  • Exceptional classroom management and youth engagement skills.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to inspire and mentor adolescents from diverse backgrounds while fostering an inclusive, supportive, and creative learning environment.

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Theater, Drama, Performing Arts, Arts Education, or a closely related field preferred.
  • Equivalent combinations of professional theater training, directing, acting, teaching, and production experience will be considered.
  • Specialized training, certifications, or recognized professional accomplishments in theater or dramatic arts are a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
At the Police Athletic League, we seek people who are talented, creative and passionate to help create a more inclusive city and better futures for our youth. We're devoted to empowering communities and building the best places to work, and that goes for our own teams too.
The Police Athletic League is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected characteristic including, but not limited to, an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy
Employment with PAL is contingent upon successful completion of all the Agency's lawful pre-employment checks, which may include a background check.

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