Drama​/Theater Teacher

Position: Drama / Theater Teacher
Position:Drama / Theater Teacher (Certified)
Reports to: Principal
Work Site: The Main Street Academy;
College Park, GA
FLSA Status: Salary Exempt;
Benefits Eligible

Job Summary:

The Main Street Academy (TMSA) is seeking a passionate and creative certified Drama/Theater Teacher to join our team. Candidates must hold or be eligible to hold a valid Georgia teaching certification in Drama/Theater or a related field.

The selected candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging, standards-based instruction aligned to the Georgia Standards of Excellence for Fine Arts while fostering students' creativity, confidence, collaboration, and self-expression through theater arts.

The ideal candidate will cultivate a structured, inclusive, and dynamic learning environment that encourages artistic exploration, performance skills, critical thinking, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts. Strong classroom management, differentiated instruction, and a commitment to student growth are essential.

The Drama/Theater Teacher will also support school productions, performances, and enrichment opportunities that showcase student talent and promote school culture and community engagement.

If you are a certified educator who is passionate about theater arts education and contributing to a collaborative school community, we encourage you to apply and explore the opportunities at TMSA.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited university (Conferred)

Certification/Licensure

• Must hold or be eligible to hold a Georgia Professional Standards Commission certificate in Drama/Theater Education, Fine Arts, or a related field.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all Teacher Keys Effectiveness System (TKES) standards
• Provides content-related and developmentally appropriate instruction based on TMSA's curriculum programs
• Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction and theater productions
• Nurture an academically rich and positive classroom environment that promotes creativity, collaboration, and scholar development in theater arts
• Exhibits knowledge of performance-based instruction and assessment
• Develop and implement engaging lessons in acting, stage presence, script analysis, improvisation, technical theater, and theatrical performance
• Direct and coordinate student performances, showcases, assemblies, and theatrical productions as assigned
• Communicates responsibly with all students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership
• Integrate Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts/Agriculture, and Math (STEAM) based instruction with instructional objectives and standards
• Implement Project-based Learning
• Further the objectives, goals, and outcomes of the School wide Enrichment Model (SEM) program and Leader in Me program
• Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephone calls, and sending email/written communications
• Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student's educational program
• Adhere to all SPED, SST, 504, and IEP plans and accommodations for scholars
• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent
• Accounts for student attendance and punctuality
• Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures
• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities
• Avoid behaviors that detract from staff morale
• Support TMSA goals, initiatives, programs, and processes
• Other duties as deemed necessary by the Principal or Assistant Principals

Skills and Knowledge:

• Experience collaborating with teacher teams and adapting instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to utilize technology for communication and instruction
• Demonstrate organizational skills and initiative for working with minimal direct supervision
• Knowledge and experience using technology for communication, presentations, performances, and instructional planning
• Working knowledge of current research and resources in theater arts education
• Ability to foster creativity, student engagement, and positive classroom culture through the arts
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requirements

An Equal Opportunity Employer


It is the policy of TMSA, Inc. to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizen status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law.