Scriptwriting & Acting Instructor - San Jose

Why join our team

At Options For All, we create opportunities for adults with disabilities to live, work, and love life in their community with dignity and respect. As a USA TODAY Top Workplace, we are proud to build a culture where team members feel supported, valued, and connected to meaningful work.

As a Scriptwriting and Acting Instructor, you will make a difference every day by helping people build independence, make choices, and work toward their goals. This is more than a job. It is a chance to create real impact while joining a mission-driven organization that values dignity, inclusion, and respect. We are looking for people who care deeply, take initiative, and want to help others thrive.

Why you’ll love it here

At Options For All, we believe a great workplace starts with putting people first. We are proud to build a culture where team members feel supported, valued, and connected to the work they do. We celebrate diversity, foster belonging, and create opportunities for growth.

When you join our team, you can expect:

• A supportive team environment

• Meaningful work that makes a difference

• An inclusive culture where you belong

• Opportunities to learn and grow

Your benefits start on Day 1:

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees

• Comprehensive coverage for qualifying dependents, including 100% dental and vision and 50% medical

• Retirement savings plan with up to a 5% company match

• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel

• Paid vacation, sick time, and paid holidays, including your birthday

• Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program

What you’ll be doing

The Scriptwriting & Acting Instructor teaches adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a vocational Film, Media, and Creative Arts program. This position provides engaging, hands-on instruction in storytelling, guiding students through the process of developing original short films and feature-length screenplays, character development, acting techniques, and on-camera performance while fostering creativity, confidence, communication, teamwork, and professional skills in a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

In this role, you will:

• Teach scriptwriting, acting, and storytelling skills through hands-on, industry-informed instruction.

• Create engaging lesson plans and learning activities that support student growth, skill development, and career readiness.

• Support students with coaching, feedback, and encouragement tailored to their strengths, goals, and learning styles.

• Help lead scriptwriting and acting work for studio projects, including developing screen plays, character development, acting techniques, and on camera - performance

• Partner with team members to support student progress, employment opportunities, and successful participation in studio and community-based experiences.

• Maintain a safe, organized, and supportive learning environment.

• Support program documentation, equipment oversight, and other responsibilities that help the studio run smoothly.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, dependable, and ready to make a positive impact.