Teacher, Theater; Grapevine Middle School

Teacher, Theater (Grapevine Middle School)

Job : 5726535

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title: Teacher, Theater

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Principal

Pay Grade: Teacher Payscale

Dept./School: Grapevine Middle School

Primary

Purpose:

Provide students with outstanding learning experiences in theatre to develop pedagogical and technical mastery, understanding, and a love of theatre. The director will encourage lifelong learning, understanding, and enjoyment in theatre arts beyond the middle and high school settings.

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for teaching theatre
• Demonstrated competency or potential as a head middle school theatre director

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with a team of fine arts teachers at the campus and district level
• Must be able to recruit students to the program and instill a love of theatre
• Must have high expectations of their own work and the work of their students
• Ability to work positively and collaboratively with parent support organizations
• Ability to instruct students and manage behavior in both small and large classes
• Knowledge of specific theatre pedagogy to include, but not limited to: different styles and genres, technical theatre, musical theatre
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction with general knowledge of scope and sequence in a theatre setting
• Knowledge of One Act Play rules
• Ensure the proper use, maintenance, and tracking of the school’s equipment, sets, costumes, and script inventory
• Knowledge of outside of school activities to enhance students’ theatre experiences

Experience

• Successful completion of clinical teaching.
• Prefered, but not required, to have at least 3 years of successful theatre teaching experience as defined by ratings and student achievement

Theatrical Performance

• Present high-quality theatre performances for the school and community
• Present high-quality theatre performances in accordance with the standards of selected festivals and contests

Instructional Strategies

• Effectively use instructional and rehearsal strategies
• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP)
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements
• Plan and supervise assignments of parent volunteer(s)

Student Growth and Development

• Monitor and encourage student growth and development
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process
• Help students analyze and improve study and practice methods and habits
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal evaluation
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned
• Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal
• Be a positive role model for students, support mission of school district

Classroom Management and Organization

• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
• Manage school finances in a fiscally responsible manner in accordance…