High School​/Middle School Drama Teacher

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching/ Drama
• Date Posted: 2/2/2026

Job Contact Email:  | Job Contact Name:
Larry Parks

Job Contact Phone:  | Minimum Starting Salary: TBD

• Education: A Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), or Bachelor of Science (BS) in Theatre, Theater Education, or a related field.
• Certification/Licensure: Public school teachers must have a state-issued license, often with a theatre endorsement.
• Teacher Training Program: Completion of an approved teacher preparation program that includes student teaching.
• Testing: Passing state-specific exams (e.g., Praxis II) to prove proficiency in the subject.
• Background Check: A criminal background check is required.

• Directing Productions: Casting, staging, and directing plays and musicals.
• Instruction: Teaching acting principles, drama, theater history, and performance techniques.
• Technical Theater Management: Overseeing lighting, sound, costumes, set design, and prop production.
• Curriculum Development: Creating lesson plans and assessing student progress.
• After-School
  
  Activities:
  
  Leading drama clubs, after-school rehearsals, and producing performances.
• Passion & Creativity: Deep passion for theater and the performing arts.
• Leadership & Communication: Ability to inspire, manage, and motivate diverse groups of students.
• Versatility: Proficiency in both on-stage acting and behind-the-scenes technical skills.
• Patience & Organization: Ability to handle high-pressure situations, such as show rehearsals and technical issues.

Postings current as of 2/21/2026 3:46:59 AM CST.