Dungeons & Dragons Dungeon Master (Part Time, After School, In-Person)

Schedule: Typically 1 hour per week for 10 weeks (after school); exact days/times vary by assignment
Location: On-site at a partner school; varies by assignment
Start Date: Rolling openings based on school schedules

Position Overview
Concorde Education is seeking an engaging, student-centered Dungeons & Dragons Dungeon Master to facilitate a short-format after-school tabletop role-playing enrichment course for students. This course uses collaborative storytelling and structured gameplay to build communication, problem-solving, teamwork, creativity, and responsible decision-making in a school-appropriate environment.

The Dungeon Master will guide students through age-appropriate adventures with clear norms for respectful play, inclusive participation, and safe content. The instructor will deliver instruction across a typical 10-week cycle, with pacing adapted to student needs and site logistics.

What You Will Teach
Students will learn the fundamentals of tabletop role-playing games through guided play, character development, rules-lite introductions (as needed), and group storytelling. Sessions emphasize collaboration, planning, persistence, and constructive peer interaction. Gameplay should be structured to ensure all students participate meaningfully, with balanced opportunities for exploration, role-play, and problem-solving.

Major Topics Can Include

• Tabletop role-playing fundamentals (roles of players and Dungeon Master)
• Group norms, turn-taking, and respectful collaboration
• Character creation and identity (traits, goals, strengths, backstory)
• Game mechanics (dice, ability checks, decision-making, consequences)
• Collaborative storytelling (setting, plot hooks, pacing, improvisation)
• Problem-solving and strategic thinking (puzzles, planning, resource management)
• Communication skills (negotiation, listening, perspective-taking)
• Teamwork and leadership (shared goals, supporting others, rotating spotlight)
• Age-appropriate conflict resolution and ethical decision-making in narrative scenarios
• Reflection and debrief routines (what worked, what to try next, group feedback)

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a 10-session enrichment course using structured, age-appropriate D&D gameplay
• Prepare weekly session plans (adventure outlines, encounters, maps/handouts as needed)
• Facilitate inclusive participation so all students have meaningful “table time” and voice
• Maintain clear behavioral expectations and a safe, respectful environment aligned to site policies
• Adapt the game to student readiness, time constraints, and group dynamics while maintaining engagement
• Communicate professionally with site staff and Concorde program contacts regarding attendance and session completion tracking
• Support students in completing a culminating artifact tied to storytelling and collaboration

Qualifications (Required)

• Minimum of 60 college credits (or Associate degree in progress/completed)
• Demonstrated experience running tabletop role-playing games as a Dungeon Master or facilitator
• Experience working with school-age students in structured settings (school, camp, after-school, tutoring, youth programs)
• Strong facilitation skills, positive group management, and comfort leading discussions and collaborative play
• Reliable, punctual, and professional; able to follow school policies and program boundaries
• Ability to maintain age-appropriate content and create an inclusive, supportive environment