A Drama Teacher teaches dramatic art skills to elementary and secondary school students. Commonly produces plays, helps direct productions, and instructs and aids students in acting, costuming, lighting, stage management and set design. Usually requires previous theatre experience.
Middle School Theater Arts Teacher
Danvers Public Schools
Holten-Richmond Middle School - Danvers, Massachusetts Job Details
Job ID:
5846047
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Sep 2, 2026
Job Description
Position Title:
Middle School Theater Arts Teacher
Department:
Fine Art Department
Reports To:
Building Principal/Fine Art Director
Job Summary:
The Middle School Theater Arts Teacher is responsible for developing and delivering an engaging theater curriculum that introduces students to performance, improvisation, public speaking, and theater appreciation. Through creative and collaborative learning experiences, the teacher fosters artistic growth while supporting students' social-emotional development, communication skills, and self-confidence.
The successful candidate will create an inclusive classroom environment in which students are encouraged to take creative risks, express themselves authentically, and work effectively as members of an ensemble.
Program Vision
Across all three grade levels, students develop the core social-emotional competencies of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. Through ensemble-based learning experiences, students strengthen their ability to collaborate, reflect, and build empathy and confidence—skills that support success both on and off the stage.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach theater arts courses for students in grades 6-8, including, but not limited to:
Theater Arts Exploration, Improvisation and Public Speaking, Theater Appreciation
Design and implement standards-aligned curriculum, lessons, and assessments that reflect the Massachusetts Arts Curriculum Frameworks.
Integrate social-emotional learning competencies—including self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making—into daily instruction.
Foster a classroom culture that values creativity, collaboration, empathy, and respectful communication.
Teach foundational theater skills, including acting, movement, voice, improvisation, storytelling, stagecraft, and performance analysis.
Provide opportunities for students to develop public speaking, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills.
Facilitate reflective practices and constructive peer feedback that promote personal growth and artistic development.
Differentiate instruction to support students with diverse learning styles, abilities, and backgrounds.
Collaborate with performing arts faculty and school staff to support interdisciplinary learning opportunities and student success.
Maintain positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and other school responsibilities as assigned.
Full time benefited employees at the Danvers Public Schools are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package offered through the Town of Danvers. Click HERE for a highlight of these benefits.
The Danvers Public School District is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, or homelessness in the administration of its educational policies, employment policies, and other school-administered programs and activities.
