Middle School Theater Arts Teacher

Danvers Public Schools Holten-Richmond Middle School
- Danvers, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Danvers Public Schools Holten-Richmond Middle School
- Danvers, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5846047

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 22, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 2, 2026

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.  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.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $61,187 to $120,066 Per Year

Job Categories:

Career and Technical Education >
Theater

Classroom Teacher >
Arts:
Drama

Our middle school encompasses grades six through eight and focuses on the learning needs of early adolescents. Emphasis is placed on academic success and acquisition of basic skills. Throughout the middle school years, students are supported in the development of their life-long learning and coping skills. The middle school program in Danvers utilizes the interdisciplinary team…