Musical Theater Teacher Temporary Parental Leave Replacement

About the Role

Reporting to the Dean of Student Life, the Musical Theater Teacher will build meaningful relationships with students, design and implement a NYS Learning Standards‑aligned curriculum, and collaborate with grade teams to analyze data and drive instruction. This role focuses on improving student outcomes, fostering a positive school culture, and leading instruction in the musical theater discipline.

• Create and foster a culture where all students can achieve at high levels.
• Design and implement NYS Learning Standards‑aligned curriculum through backwards lesson planning and follow school‑wide protocols for developing and documenting syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, and rubrics.
• Actively participate in all meetings, collaborative planning, and professional development, including an annual summer institute.
• Track, monitor, and assume responsibility for the academic progress of students.
• Analyze data and trends, both in class and on assignments, to inform instruction.
• Set and maintain high expectations by building meaningful relationships.
• Work with the Student Culture Team to create individual behavior plans for students, as needed.
• Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment and abide by school‑wide practices for classroom management and individual behavior plans.
• Collaborate with the grade team to analyze data, revise practices, norm on team‑wide initiatives, and discuss individual scholars with a solutions‑oriented mindset.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships and regularly communicate scholars’ progress toward goals with families.
• Lead workshops, clubs, activities, and/or teams directly related to your subject area as part of the After School Program.
• Perform additional duties related to the running of the school as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• New York State certification in the subject area preferred.
• At least two years of teaching experience with a record of improving student achievement, strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in the aligned content area.
• Desire to make a difference in the lives of students, families, and community.
• Ability to receive and implement feedback.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
• Commitment to working with diverse populations of families and students.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
• Strong belief in DREAM’s mission and values, with a desire to contribute to student, family, and community success.

• Temporary position to fill a parental leave; expected length of employment is from October 19, 2026 to March 13, 2027.
• Hours:
  
  9:00 am – 6:00 pm, five days a week, with shifted hours to accommodate workshops, clubs, and activities in the After School Program.
• Approximately 10 critical days per year where start time may be 7:00 am to support school operations.
• Salary range for incoming teachers is $75,000 – $100,000 per year. As a temporary position, the salary will be prorated for the length of employment.
• Additional compensation may be added for teachers with a Master’s degree and NYS Special Education certifications.
• Teachers are eligible for annual salary increases based on tenure and performance; salaries for teachers who continue at DREAM can exceed the incoming teacher band.
• DREAM is committed to ensuring teacher pay is within the highest quartile of NYC Charter Schools.

DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual brings their full identity and experience to work because representation matters. We actively engage staff that reflects the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body and work to ensure equitable, welcoming, and productive practices.

DREAM provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Current DREAM employees wishing to apply should review the Internal Selection Process before applying.