Description

Purpose:  Lead the Middle School drama program by teaching foundational theatre skills, directing age-appropriate performances, and fostering a supportive environment where all learners can thrive.

Essential Job Functions

• Teach Middle School drama classes, adapting instruction to support varied learning styles and needs.
• Direct multiple drama productions each year, including occasional musicals.
• Coordinate all aspects of drama productions, including auditions, rehearsals, parent communication, and rehearsal/performance schedules.
• Foster a positive, encouraging classroom and rehearsal environment that builds student confidence and self-advocacy.
• Guide students through the creative process, including acting, movement, voice, script analysis, and ensemble work.
• Maintain Drama classroom, props, costumes, and equipment in coordination with the fine arts department.
• Communicate regularly with students, families, and colleagues regarding class progress, expectations, and rehearsal/performance details.
• Maintain the mission, values and philosophy of Shelton School.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Theatre, Theatre Education, Performing Arts, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Five years classroom experience preferred
• Prior experience teaching theatre at the middle or upper school level; experience in teaching learning-different students is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience directing plays and musicals, including managing all aspects of production.
• Strong knowledge of acting techniques, stagecraft, theatre history, and performance practices.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends during production periods and school events.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and excellent collaboration with students, families, colleagues, and creative partners.
• Creative problem-solving and adaptability in dynamic classroom and rehearsal settings.
• Strong classroom management that balances structure with creativity.
• Comfort using educational technology, learning-management systems, and digital tools related to a theatre production.
• Embrace the tenets of Shelton School, continually developing innovative ways to strengthen the program and department for the benefit of students and educators.