Drama / Theater Teacher

The Main Street Academy•College Park, GA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Main Street Academy (TMSA) is seeking a passionate and creative certified Drama/Theater Teacher to join our team. Candidates must hold or be eligible to hold a valid Georgia teaching certification in Drama/Theater or a related field. The selected candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging, standards-based instruction aligned to the Georgia Standards of Excellence for Fine Arts while fostering students’ creativity, confidence, collaboration, and self-expression through theater arts. The ideal candidate will cultivate a structured, inclusive, and dynamic learning environment that encourages artistic exploration, performance skills, critical thinking, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts. Strong classroom management, differentiated instruction, and a commitment to student growth are essential. The Drama/Theater Teacher will also support school productions, performances, and enrichment opportunities that showcase student talent and promote school culture and community engagement. If you are a certified educator who is passionate about theater arts education and contributing to a collaborative school community, we encourage you to apply and explore the opportunities at TMSA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited university (Conferred)
Must hold or be eligible to hold a Georgia Professional Standards Commission certificate in Drama/Theater Education, Fine Arts, or a related field.
Experience collaborating with teacher teams and adapting instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to utilize technology for communication and instruction
Demonstrate organizational skills and initiative for working with minimal direct supervision
Knowledge and experience using technology for communication, presentations, performances, and instructional planning
Working knowledge of current research and resources in theater arts education
Ability to foster creativity, student engagement, and positive classroom culture through the arts
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requirements

Responsibilities

Adhere to all Teacher Keys Effectiveness System (TKES) standards
Provides content-related and developmentally appropriate instruction based on TMSA’s curriculum programs
Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction and theater productions
Nurture an academically rich and positive classroom environment that promotes creativity, collaboration, and scholar development in theater arts
Exhibits knowledge of performance-based instruction and assessment
Develop and implement engaging lessons in acting, stage presence, script analysis, improvisation, technical theater, and theatrical performance
Direct and coordinate student performances, showcases, assemblies, and theatrical productions as assigned
Communicates responsibly with all students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership
Integrate Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts/Agriculture, and Math (STEAM) based instruction with instructional objectives and standards
Implement Project-based Learning
Further the objectives, goals, and outcomes of the Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM) program and Leader in Me program
Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephone calls, and sending email/written communications
Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student's educational program
Adhere to all SPED, SST, 504, and IEP plans and accommodations for scholars
Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent
Accounts for student attendance and punctuality
Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures
Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities
Avoid behaviors that detract from staff morale
Support TMSA goals, initiatives, programs, and processes
Other duties as deemed necessary by the Principal or Assistant Principals