Teacher - Theater, Gr. K-8 (Long Term Substitute) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

About The Position

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional, highly qualified Theater Teacher for grades K–8 to join its community of teachers, learners, and leaders. The role is an opportunity to serve in a school system focused on high expectations for achievement, equal access to high-quality instruction, academic proficiency for all students, and closing achievement gaps. BPS supports teacher creativity and innovation and respects teachers’ skills and abilities. The position teaches theater and reports to the Principal/Head of School. The teacher is expected to pursue ambitious learning goals for all students; create challenging tasks; assess understanding regularly and adjust instruction as needed; demonstrate subject-matter and pedagogical expertise; and present content creatively in ways aligned with standards. The teacher should differentiate and scaffold rigorous instruction, foster equitable participation and a safe, productive learning environment, respect students’ diverse identities and backgrounds, engage families in support of student learning, reflect on practice, respond to feedback, and contribute to a collaborative professional learning community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Valid Massachusetts Teaching License for Theater, all levels.
Meet state and federal guidelines to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified according to NCLB.
Ability to meet the Boston Public Schools Standards of Effective Teaching described in the posting.
Authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in urban schools.
Fluency in one or more BPS official languages: Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali.
Certification in Moderate Disabilities and/or English as a Second Language at the appropriate grade level(s), in addition to certification in the subject area.

Responsibilities

Teach theater to students in grades K–8.
Set ambitious learning goals, create cognitively demanding tasks, regularly assess student understanding, and adjust instruction to help students reach goals.
Demonstrate subject-matter knowledge and effective pedagogy, and connect theater to real-world settings, other content areas, and relevant standards.
Scaffold and differentiate instruction so students can engage in complex thinking and rigorous work.
Use instructional practices that challenge, motivate, and engage students while supporting equitable, active participation.
Build a safe, productive learning environment in which every student participates and is valued.
Respect students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges.
Engage families and build collaborative, respectful relationships in support of student learning.
Reflect regularly on teaching practice, seek and respond to feedback, and pursue continuous learning and development.
Participate in and contribute to a collaborative adult learning community.