Teacher - Theater, Gr. K-8 (Reposted Position) (Anticipated Vacancy)(SY26-27

Teacher
- Theater, Gr. K-8 (Reposted Position) (Anticipated Vacancy)(SY26-27)

Teacher
- Theater, Gr. K-8 (Reposted Position) (Anticipated Vacancy)(SY26-27)
Boston Public Schools Orchard Gardens K-8 Pilot
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• Job : 5871120
• Final date to receive applications: Dec 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: Aug 05, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

• This position is an anticipated vacancy. It is expected to be vacant by the start of the school year.
  
  However, the current incumbent has a right to rescind their retirement, leave, or resignation up until the day of the expected vacancy date. Your hire will not be confirmed until the position is vacated, and you may start the year as a Long-Term Substitute if the position does not become vacant by the start of the school year.

Orchard Gardens is a K-8 Pilot School nestled in the heart of Roxbury, with a strong academic and arts focus and a continued commitment to growth as a Transformation School. We seek educators who bring expertise, innovation, and a collaborative spirit to improve outcomes for all students in the OGPS community. We are working to strengthen purposeful learning, student leadership, and inclusive classrooms grounded in meaningful relationships among students, staff, and families.

Our PRIDE values, Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Daring, and Excellence, guide our shared efforts to ensure every student is challenged, supported, and inspired to achieve.

Boston Public Schools (BPS) seeks an exceptional Theater Teacher
who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders. It is an exciting opportunity for teachers who desire to serve where their efforts matter. In BPS, the teachers and leaders are committed to the vision of high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, the achievement of academic proficiency for all students, and the closing of the achievement gap among subgroups within the schools.

BPS is a great place for those who seek to work in an environment that supports their creativity and innovation, and respects their skills and abilities as a teacher.

Reports to:

Principal/Head of School

Responsibilities

Teach:
Theater

Core Competencies: Using the Rubric of Effective Teaching, the Office of Human Resources has identified priority skills and abilities that all BPS teachers should possess:

(II-A-1. Quality of Effort and Work, II-D-2. High Expectations, I-B-2. Adjustments to Practice)

• Sets ambitious learning goals for all students, creates cognitively demanding tasks, and models the belief that all students can master challenging material through effective effort
• Assesses students’ understanding regularly with ambitious learning goals in mind and takes ownership of making necessary adjustments to instruction to reach goals despite setbacks
• Passionate and optimistic about their students, their content, and the teaching profession

(I-A-1. Subject Matter Knowledge, I-A-4. Well-Structured Lessons)

• Demonstrates mastery of and enthusiasm for the content area and the pedagogy it requires
• Demonstrates understanding of how the subject matter applies in real-world settings and connects to other content areas and relevant standards
• Can convey content in creative and engaging ways that align to standards

(II-A-3. Meeting Diverse Needs, II-A-2. Student Engagement, II-B-1. Safe Learning Environment)

• Scaffolds and differentiates instruction in order for all students to do complex thinking and rigorous academic work
• Uses instructional practices that are likely to challenge, motivate, and engage all students and facilitate equitable, active student participation
• Builds a productive learning environment where every student participates and is valued as part of the class community

(II-C-1. Respects Differences, II-C-2. Maintains a Respectful Environment)

• Actively creates and maintains an environment in which students’ diverse backgrounds,…