Teacher 2026-2027 / Secondary Theatre Arts Director/Asst. Director (Fall Vacancies)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a recognized, accredited college or university
• Valid teaching certificate in theatre arts
• Successful completion of student teaching/internship or alternative certification program (ACP)
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrates skills in leading, motivating, and cooperating with students, parents, teachers, and administrators
• Knowledge of EdTA and U.I.L. rules and procedures
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Demonstrate ability to develop and maintain a large, successful theatre arts program in a public school setting

Terms Of Employment

• Probationary/Term Contract: 187 days
• Salary Pay Grade T60 (Teacher Classification) as approved by the Board of Trustees
• Additional stipend as approved

Essential Functions

• Develop and maintain a safe classroom environment conducive to effective teaching and learning
• Recruit and retain students in the theatre arts program
• Collaborate with building fine arts staff and vertical staff
• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior
• Maintain confidentiality
• Work frequent prolonged and irregular hours
• Prepare students for success at auditions and competitions
• Prepare and stage productions for successful performances and competitions
• Head Directors will be expected to mentor and train assistant director(s) when appropriate
• Head Directors will manage the budget, fundraising, equipment inventory, and performing arts facilities (where applicable)
• Work with booster club (where applicable) to implement approved goals

Additional Application Requirements for Head HS Theatre Teachers

• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function
• Applicants for HS assistant roles and all MS roles are invited to submit the same, but not required
• Please Attach To The Application Supporting Portfolio Materials In The Form Of a Document Or a Document Containing Weblink(s) To Samples Of Your Work As a Theatrical Artist Or Educator
• This Document Or Website May Include Any Of The Following Sample lesson plans and/or instructional materials you have designed
• Video sample of work directed, co-directed, or served as an assistant director
• Sample of director or stage manager’s prompt book
• Sample of any theatrical design work in the form of photos, renderings, drawings, or the like
• Sample of relevant course work projects
• Experienced teachers may also include examples of student work
• Please clearly label these examples as “student work”

Working Conditions

• Tools/equipment used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment, hand and power tools, theatrical lighting, sound consoles, and other theatrical/stage equipment
• Posture: Frequent, prolonged standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing
• Motion: Frequent walking, climbing
• Lifting: Regular moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds); may lift and move building materials, costumes, lighting equipment, props, sound equipment, etc.
• Environment: Exposure to set construction debris, dust, paint, and other items associated with theatrical production
• Must be comfortable with heights

Mental Demands

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Work prolonged or irregular hours
• Frequent travel and frequent travel by school bus