Teacher - Theatre (2026 - 2027 School Year)

General Description:

This position teaches acting and theatre history (musical, non-musical).  Duties performed typically in a school setting. Performs professional work providing teaching and/or training services to students in a specialized subject.  Work requires frequent standing, sitting, heavy lifting, walking, vocal communication for expressing or exchanging ideas, hearing to perceive information at a normal spoken word level and visual acuity for preparing and analyzing written or computer data. May be required to use crisis prevention or intervention

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directs a minimum of two shows each year including coordination of additional artists (choreographers, fight directors, etc.).
• Collaborates with the rest of the Theatre Arts Department faculty for continued growth and development of the program and its activities both at school and in the community. 
• Plans and delivers appropriate curriculum content to students.
• Assesses students’ learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs.
• Collaborates with other faculty in planning and delivering instruction to students. 
• Knows and effectively communicates the Richmond Public Schools (“RPS”) philosophy and mission.
• Plans and implements a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental level of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation in accordance with RPS, state and federal guidelines.
• Guides the learning process towards the achievement of curriculum goals and within the content of these goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects with the ability to communicate these objectives effectively to students.
• Establishes high expectations for academic success and classroom behavior.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media to meet the needs and capabilities of the student or students involved.
• Identifies special needs and seeks the assistance of RPS specialists.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports to supervisors and parents.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law and RPS policy.
• Assists in designing, upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and School Board Policy.
• Actively participates in faculty and/or department meetings. Strives to maintain and improves professional competence.
• Exerts leadership in working with school and RPS staff.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students and their parents.
• Provides for professional growth through an ongoing program of readings, workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
• Assists in the preparation of data for local, state and federal reports.
• Assists in the collection of data for providing appropriate intervention.
• Participates in faculty committee meetings; chaperoning, counseling and other similar responsibilities that are part of the school’s service in loco parentis; and exercises discretionary authority over day-today teaching functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must have a collegiate or postgraduate professional license or be eligible for a provisional license in theatre arts prek-12.
• One year of teaching experience or its equivalency preferred.
• One year of experience conducting lessons and assessing student progress, maintaining student discipline in the classroom, meeting with parents to discuss student progress and problem areas preferred.
• Experience providing ongoing academic guidance for students preferred.
• Must have an extensive knowledge of concepts, principals, and methodologies of instruction in theatre and experience in both academic as well as professional theatre. 
• Must have general knowledge of academic curriculum for assigned classes.
• Ability to teach dialects required. Knowledge of theatre practices, critical analysis and interpretation required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing.  
• Demonstrated skills in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships and planning. 
• Demonstrated flexibility in areas of responsibility.
• Bilingual skills to include Spanish are a plus. 

HOW TO APPLY: All applicants (including RPS employees) must submit an online application. Please access website at: www.rvaschools.net

Please upload the following information with your application: a current resume, transcript and license if applicable.  Three references names and contact information will be required if you progress to the interview step of the selection process.  Richmond Public Schools will conduct a background investigation, fingerprinting, and tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment. EOE.

PAY SCALE: Teacher's salary scale

START DATE: Based on School Board approval

Salary : $57,557 - $107,084