New York, New York
Washington, D.C.
New York, New York
Posted: 23-Jan-26
Location: Beverly, Massachusetts
Type: Full Time
Salary: $60,000 - $100,000
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Salary Details:
Preferred Education:
Start date: Week of August 26, 2026
Status: Full Time, Exempt, 10-month faculty, On-campus
Reports to: Head of Upper School
To Apply:
Using PDF format, please send a resumé and a cover letter describing how you meet the below criteria to opportunities@shoreschool.org.
Job Summary:
The Upper School Theater Arts Teacher supports the fundamental educational mission of the school by stewarding the academic and socioemotional growth of a diverse group of students as a teacher and advisor. The Theater Arts Teacher develops and implements a robust and engaging theater program for students in Grades 5 through 8. This teacher also directs all Upper School theatrical productions, as well as the Grade 5 spring musical. A strong candidate will have experience working with middle school-aged children and have training in acting techniques, movement, and stage direction. The Upper School Theater Arts Teacher is a member of the Arts Department, which includes music, theater arts, visual arts, and innovation.
In living out our Equity and Inclusion Commitment, we encourage candidates of all backgrounds, abilities, and lived experiences to apply, including candidates of color, candidates who are members of the LGBTQ+ community, neurodivergent candidates, multilingual candidates, and other candidates from historically underrepresented communities.
Key Objectives:
* Develop positive relationships with children.
* Plan, organize, implement, and supervise a developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive Grades 5 through 8 Theater program in coordination with other faculty and in accordance with the Shore curriculum.
* Direct the Fall Play (non-musical), Mainstage Winter Musical, and 5th-grade Spring Musical.
* Advise
* Prepare students for smaller performances and assemblies throughout the year.
* Collaborate with colleagues and parents involved in theatrical productions.
* Advise parents on a variety of issues and questions.
* Develop daily lesson plans.
* Be cognizant of the developmental needs and various learning styles of children.
* Organize and maintain a healthy, safe, and multicultural learning environment using appropriate supplies and equipment.
* Maintain verbal and written communication with teachers and parents.
* Participate in pertinent department, division, and all-employee meetings.
* Perform necessary duties and implement schedules in cooperation with other faculty members.
* Plan for professional development, keeping abreast of current research and practices in Theater Education, child development, and equity and justice issues.
* Maintain necessary records.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
Workplace:
Shore Country Day School (Boston Metropolitan area) is a Pre-K - Grade 8 independent day school serving students of all social identities. Our commitment to anti-racist and culturally responsive teaching is the privilege and responsibility of every member of the Shore Community. All employees are supported through mentoring, significant professional development opportunities, and a culture of intentionality for individual belonging and innovation.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Shore Country Day School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
* Bachelor's degree in theater education required; Masters preferred
* Experience with middle school children
* Ability to oversee, manage, and direct theatrical productions
* Comfortable and familiar with teaching Creative Movement and a variety of acting techniques, including pantomime, improvisation, vocal skills, and physical expressiveness
* Knowledge of relevant historical and cultural forms of theater
* Knowledge of current curricular and instructional practices
* Experience with diversity work; including equity and justice issues
* Knowledge of relevant technology applications
* Ability to communicate well orally and in writing