Studio Teacher

Also called: Set Teacher, Child Welfare Worker (set)

A certified teacher who tutors child actors on set and protects their welfare and work-hour limits.

A day in the life

A studio teacher holds class in a trailer between scenes, making sure kid actors get their required school hours. They also watch the clock and can stop filming if a minor has worked too long.

Pay over a career

Starting
$50k
Typical
$80k
High
$120k

Approximate; IATSE Local 884 in LA.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 5 years after high school. Teaching credential; California requires a special Studio Teacher certification.

Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Education, Child Development.

Outlook

Growing about average. Tied to productions with child performers.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. AI tutors help kids study, but a certified adult supervising child actors' welfare and school time on set stays required by law.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Psychology, English, Child development, Theater.

Official data: O*NET occupation 25-2031.

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