Join the PAA Team!
Do you love to work with students in theatre? Looking for a fun, creative challenge?
Apply to join PAA's Faculty and Staff Today!
- PAA is seeking experienced, passionate theatre professionals who love to work with students and are excited to work in non-traditional theatrical spaces.
- Candidates must have a willingness to learn, be highly organized, self-motivated, and committed to working as part of larger teams. Programs are designed for ages 3 - grade 12 with some adult classes too.
- PAA's programs and classes encompass a wide variety of experience levels. With the exception of the advanced level, musical theatre programs have placement auditions that usually occur at least 4 weeks prior. More information on each program is located throughout the website.
- PAA operates as an independent 501 (C) 3 nonprofit organization located at 8817 South Broadway in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
- PAA hires 50+ contractors annually on a rolling basis and will only respond to selected applications.
- Due to the nature of PAA's activities, all hired employees and contractors are background checked every 1-3 years.
Anti-Discrimination Statement
Approved - January 13, 2018.
PAA is an inclusive community that welcomes participation without regard to gender, sexual orientation, race, national origin, color, religion, disability, sex, creed, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, military status, political service, and affiliation. PAA is strongly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. All employment decisions, terms, and conditions are made without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, Veterans' status, marital status or other factors protected by applicable Federal, state, or local law.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Statement
PAA's mission and vision is an inclusive one. Our core values reflect acceptance of all people, promotion of diversity, and leadership through service, kindness, and generosity. PAA incorporates teamwork and collaboration into every program, encouraging students to share their learning and talents with the public.
PAA embraces values, policies and practices that ensure that all people are represented and treated fairly in the work of our mission, places of work, delivery of service, and community. We welcome the unique contributions that a more diverse collective sum of individual differences in views, abilities, experiences, knowledge, innovation, and self-expression brings. This includes but is not limited to those who have been historically underrepresented because of race/ethnicity, national origin, age, physical, mental, or emotional ability/disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, socioeconomic status, geography, citizen status, genetic predisposition, marital status or religion.
PAA recognizes the critical role the arts play in our culture and national conversation, and accepts our responsibility to make positive change through our work, our practices, and our policies. Additionally, building an anti-racist culture requires intention and effort and we commit ourselves to the work of becoming an anti-racist and anti-oppression organization.
Current Openings
The Performing Arts Academy (PAA) is now hiring engaging and enthusiastic educators to teach our Spring Classes for youth ages 3.5 -18.
Spend the Spring sharing your artistry - in acting, voice, or dance - while helping students build confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of theatre.
Our Spring Semester includes:
10-week classes: January 25 – April 1
Class times are:
Monday–Thursday: 4:15 PM and 5:10 PM
Each class meets weekly for 55 minutes. Teaching Artists are responsible for developing their own weekly curriculum based on the provided class theme and description.
We're seeking Teaching Artists with experience in one or more of the following:
- Teaching Music and Movement to Preschool and Kindergarteners
- Musical theatre
- Dance and movement
- Vocal performance
- Creative storytelling
Pay rate: Starting at $400 for 10 weeks
Local hires only; housing and transportation are not provided.
All hired faculty must complete a background check.
How to Apply:
Click the "Apply Now" button below and include:
- A cover letter sharing why you'd love to teach at PAA and your relevant experience
- A CV/resume
- 3 professional references (with contact information)
- Optional: reels, photos, or other supporting materials
Due to the high volume of applicants, we'll contact only those selected for an interview.
About The Performing Arts Academy:
Founded in 2006, The Performing Arts Academy is an award-winning educational theatre company located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. We provide exceptional training in acting, dance, voice, design, and tech, offering classes and productions that empower students to grow as artists, individuals, and compassionate members of their communit
The Performing Arts Academy is currently hiring engaging and passionate teaching artists for Spring and Summer 2027! You don't want to miss the opportunity to be part of this growing and dynamic team of artists!
We are seeking experienced theatrical teaching artists for classes and musical theatre productions.
For spring, we are specifically looking for those that have experience and a passion for working with early elementary in dance, voice and acting. We have available classes on Mondays through Thursdays at 4:15 and 5:20 pm. All classes at our new facility in Highlands Ranch.
For summer we are contracting artistic, design and tech teams to join us as we mount 19 full productions and host 48 week-long ½ day camps for students aged 3 - 18 over the course of 8 weeks.
Work dates/times and duration vary by program.
Local hires only; no housing or transportation available from PAA.
Student ages vary by program from ages 3 - grade 12, and some 18 yrs+ adult classes.
Background checks are performed on all hired faculty.
APPLY using the "Apply Now" button at the bottom of this page
- Please make sure to include:
- A cover letter detailing why you would like to work with us and highlighting relevant experience.
- A CV/resume
- 3 References with contact information
- Optional: reels, photographs, and other supporting documentation
Please note, due to the volume of applications, we will contact only those selected for an interview.
The Performing Arts Academy is an award-winning educational theatre company founded in 2006, located in Highlands Ranch CO. Providing quality theatre education in acting, dance, voice and behind the scenes tech and design, Through high quality class and performative opportunities, PAA focuses on the growth of students as individuals, and as active participants in the world.
PAA is an inclusive community that welcomes participation without regard to gender, sexual orientation, race, national origin, color, religion, disability, sex, creed, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, military status, political service, and affiliation. PAA is strongly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. All employment decisions, terms, and conditions are made without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, Veterans' status, marital status or other factors protected by applicable Federal, state, or local law.