Elementary Drama Teacher
Waltham Public Schools•Waltham, MA
•Onsite
About The Position
Waltham Public Schools is seeking a dynamic and student-centered Elementary Drama Teacher to join the Fine and Performing Arts Department. The successful candidate will provide standards-based drama instruction that promotes creativity, collaboration, communication, storytelling, movement, and performance skills in a supportive and inclusive elementary classroom environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to working with young learners and fostering student engagement through theater arts experiences that support social-emotional development, creativity, and student voice.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Education, Drama, Theatre Arts, Performing Arts, Elementary Education, or related field
- Valid Massachusetts teaching license in Theatre/Drama or appropriate related licensure
- Demonstrated knowledge of elementary drama instruction and child development
- Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills
- Commitment to culturally responsive and inclusive teaching practices
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience teaching drama or theater at the elementary or middle school level
- Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse students
- Experience facilitating student performances, creative dramatics, or theater activities
- Ability to build strong relationships with students and foster a collaborative classroom culture
- Experience integrating SEL practices and arts-based learning strategies into instruction
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging, standards-based drama instruction for elementary students
- Teach foundational theater skills, including creative movement, acting, improvisation, storytelling, voice, character development, and ensemble participation
- Create a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Assess student progress using a variety of performance-based and classroom-based measures
- Provide opportunities for students to develop confidence, creativity, communication, and collaboration skills through drama
- Maintain classroom materials, props, costumes, scripts, and instructional resources
- Collaborate with classroom teachers, specialists, and colleagues within the Fine and Performing Arts Department
- Support school-wide performances, assemblies, and arts integration opportunities as appropriate
Benefits
- As per the WEA contract. Salary ranges can be found on the Waltham Public Schools website under Contracts and Evaluations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
