Playwriting Teacher

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Playwriting Teacher

Classification: Adjunct, Non-Exempt Faculty

Reporting to: Assistant Head for Teaching and Learning

Dates: December 3, 2026 - March 3, 2026

Posting closes: 10/31/2026

Urban School of San Francisco seeks a part time temporary playwriting instructor to teach playwriting to a small group of students in anticipation of their plays being performed in the Spring. Candidates must have high proficiency with the craft of playwriting, previous experience with high school-aged youth, and the ability to foster a positive, student-centered classroom culture. A degree in theatre arts or at least two years of previous experience working in theatre is preferred, as is the experience of having an original play professionally produced.

The instructor must be available for all of the following class sessions:

• Thursday 12/3 - 10:50am-11:40am

• Thursday 12/10 - 10:50am-11:40am

• Wednesday 12/16 - 10:50am-11:40am

• Thursday 1/7 - 10:50am-11:40am

• Thursday 1/14 - 10:50am-11:40am

• Thursday 1/21 - 10:50am-11:40am

• Thursday 1/28 - 10:50am-11:40am

• Wednesday 2/3- 10:50am-11:40am

• Thursday 2/11 - 10:50am-11:40am

• Thursday 2/18 - 10:50am-11:40am

• Thursday 2/25 - 10:50am-11:40am

• Tuesday 3/2 - 10:50am-11:40am

Up to 10 Additional hours:

• Meeting individually with each student to offer feedback and coaching about their plays.

• Meeting with the Theatre Director throughout the term as needed.

• Additional planning and other collaborative time as needed.

Urban School strives to ignite a passion for learning and to inspire its students to become self-motivated, lifelong participants in their education and active citizens in their communities. For further information about Urban’s mission and programs, please visit

Urban's Theater Arts Department helps students build confidence, access creativity, and practice collaboration as they engage in storytelling through the art of theater. Through a range of classes and productions, students have opportunities to explore the various crafts of theater, as performers, designers, writers, directors, and technicians. By learning to perform for their peers in a safe environment, students build confidence, self-awareness, and tools for self-expression as they develop physical presence and vocal clarity. Throughout our program, students practice collaboration, from in-class work with partners to full ensemble productions, and actively engage in empathy -- both with their artistic partners and with the characters they encounter.

Salary and Benefits

The anticipated hourly salary range the School reasonably expects to pay candidates for the position of Playwriting Teacher in San Francisco is $65.00 to $80.00 per hour.

Benefits for adjunct faculty teaching less than 4 classes include proportionate stipend for school’s cafe, first come first serve parking in onsite garage, or access to commuter benefits.

Urban School is an equal opportunity employer; the school actively encourages applications from candidates of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Urban School is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures; if you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.