Studio Teachers, Child Welfare Advocates & Work Permits for Productions with Minors
Supporting Productions with Minors on Set
Teachers on Set provides experienced professionals and production support to help ensure minors are safe, educated, and working in compliance with applicable child labor laws and SAG-AFTRA requirements.
Based in New York and New Jersey, we support union and non-union productions nationwide with set teachers, studio teachers, child welfare advocates, set nurses, and child performer work permits in all 50 states.
Our Services
Production Staffing
We connect productions with qualified professionals, including:
- Set Teachers
- Studio Teachers
- Child Welfare Advocates
- Set Nurses
Whether you need coverage for a single day or an entire production, we can help find the right professionals for your needs.
How We Support Your Production
- Set Teachers / Studio Teachers — Provide academic instruction and support young performers’ education and welfare while helping productions meet applicable schooling and child labor requirements.
- Child Welfare Advocates / Chaperones — Supervise minors, advocate for their safety and well-being, and help production teams follow applicable state laws and SAG-AFTRA requirements.
- Set Nurses — Provide medical care and monitor young performers’ health on set, including infant care and required nursing coverage based on the filming state and the child’s age.
- Permit Assistance — Help coordinate minor work permits and permits to employ minors nationwide, including expedited options where available.
- Consulting and Scheduling — Work closely with AD departments and production teams during prep and filming to plan minor schedules, schooling, work hours, staffing, and multi-state requirements.
Production Consulting & Compliance
We work with productions during pre-production and filming to help navigate the requirements of working with minors, including:
- State child labor laws and SAG-AFTRA regulations
- Work hours, schooling, and scheduling
- Child performer permits and waivers
- Minor welfare requirements
- Parent communication and on-set etiquette
- Multi-state filming requirements
Work Permit & Employer Permit Assistance
We assist productions with obtaining child performer work permits and employer permits to hire minors in all 50 states, helping ensure the necessary documentation is in place before filming begins.
Our services include:
- Child performer work permit applications
- Employer permits and authorizations to employ minors
- Permit assistance for productions filming in multiple states
- Guidance on state-specific requirements and documentation
- Permit renewals and last-minute applications
- Expedited permit assistance when available
Whether you’re preparing for an upcoming production or need permits on short notice, Teachers on Set helps simplify the process, navigate state requirements, and keep your production on schedule.
Experience You Can Trust
Founded by Theresa Parilo Lanfranchi, a California-credentialed, multi-subject studio teacher with 14+ years of experience working on major film, television, and commercial productions, Teachers on Set understands the demands of production and the importance of protecting young performers.
Our experience includes productions for Netflix, Disney, Paramount, Apple TV, Hulu, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What on-set professionals can Teachers on Set provide?
We connect productions with Set Teachers, Studio Teachers, Child Welfare Advocates and Chaperones, and Set Nurses, for a single day or an entire production.
Are your teachers certified?
Our teachers hold New York or New Jersey teaching certification. When California studio-teacher requirements apply, the role requires separate certification by the California Labor Commissioner. Requirements vary with the filming location, the minors involved, and applicable contracts. Production teams should contact Teachers on Set to discuss the staffing, permits, and welfare requirements for the minors on their production.
Do you help with child labor law and SAG-AFTRA compliance?
Yes. We work with productions during pre-production and filming on state child labor laws and SAG-AFTRA regulations, including work hours, schooling, scheduling, permits, waivers and minor welfare requirements.
Can you get child performer work permits and employer permits?
Yes. We assist with child performer work permits and employer permits to hire minors in all 50 states, including multi-state productions, renewals, last-minute applications and expedited assistance when available.
Do you work with union and non-union productions?
Yes. Based in New York and New Jersey, we support union and non-union productions nationwide.
Let's Work Together
Whether you're planning a production involving minors, need qualified on-set professionals, or have questions about child labor requirements, we're here to help.
Contact us to schedule a call or request production coverage.
Call: 917-209-5571 · Text: 917-209-5571
