Alternative Synergy The Company
EVENTS & SHOWS
The Myth Project on The Synergy Guild: COMING SOON
now hiring
Inclusive Teaching Artists (Dance, Acting, Directing, Media)
Do you believe in the power of the arts to transform lives?
Alternative Synergy The Company (ASTC) is hiring visionary, high-energy Teaching Artists to join our in-school and afterschool programs across NYC. We’re not just teaching dance or media—we’re training youth to lead, heal, and express who they are. Our method fuses movement, storytelling, and media to support students from all backgrounds—especially immigrant, BIPOC, and under-resourced communities.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We’re seeking artists who are passionate about mentorship, creative collaboration, and social impact:
Dancers — street styles, jazz, ballet, or contemporary
Actors — with teaching, movement, or devised theater experience
Video Editors — with a storytelling eye and youth-friendly tools
Directors/Leaders — who’ve guided productions, teams, or workshops
Whether you’ve led a stage, a classroom, or a set—we want to hear from you.
WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE
All teaching artists receive paid training in our trauma-informed, equity-based pedagogy:
Multidisciplinary lesson planning (movement + storytelling + media)
Monthly creative development labs
Practice in our Signature ASTC Method™—where emotion, movement, and leadership meet
Access to collaborative rehearsals, workshops, and special events
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE
Lead work that blends art, identity, and healing
Get paid for training, rehearsal, and teaching
Be part of a visionary team shaping a new era of arts education
Make real impact with real students—through joy, trust, and transformation
Program Themes Include
✨ Identity | 💪🏾 Resilience | 🔥 Empowerment | 🧠 Emotional Literacy| 🎤 Public Speaking | 🎬 Sound & Music Editing | 🎭 Storytelling through Movement
Compensation & Logistics
Rate: $50–$85/hour (based on experience)
Location: Brooklyn, Manhattan, Jersey City
Schedule: School-day or afterschool options available
Ready to Apply?
We’d love to learn more about your artistry and teaching experience.