High School Music & Drama Teacher

Collegiate Charter School of Lowell · Lowell, Massachusetts · Full-time, Grades 9–12 · Start: immediately

Bring Music and Theatre to the Students of Lowell

Collegiate Charter School of Lowell (CCSL) is a K–12 public charter school serving about 1,200 students in the heart of Lowell. We are a diverse school community, with a large multilingual population, and we are growing fast toward our five-year goal of being one of the top 50 schools in Massachusetts. Our students are ready to perform, and we are looking for a teacher who can help them find their voice.

As our High School Music & Drama Teacher, you will help build a program that welcomes every student, from first-time singers to students who have never touched a keyboard or stepped onto a stage.

What You'll Teach

• Drama 1: acting, improvisation, voice and movement, and ensemble work
• Percussion & Keyboarding 1: beginning technique, rhythm, and music reading
• Choir Fundamentals: vocal health, sight-singing, and performance
• Music History & Appreciation: listening and analysis across eras and world cultures

What You'll Do

• Teach clear, engaging, standards-based lessons that work for all learners, including English Learners and students with disabilities
• Build a classroom culture rooted in Respect, Responsibility, Perseverance, and Excellence
• Direct school performances and concerts that bring families and the Lowell community together
• Shape the growth of a music and drama program

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in music, theatre, music education, or a related field
• Massachusetts license in Music or Theater (or eligibility), or qualification under charter school requirements
• Experience teaching teenagers, with strong classroom management and relationship skills
• Comfort teaching both vocal and instrumental or theatre content
• A commitment to equity and to high expectations for every student

A plus: urban or charter school experience, an SEI endorsement, experience with Universally Designed Learning (UDL), PBIS, or co-teaching, keyboard and percussion skills, choir or theatre directing experience, or fluency in Spanish, Khmer, Portuguese, Arabic, or another language spoken by Lowell families.

Why CCSL

• Real support for teaching. We use a shared instructional framework (The Skillful Teacher), regular coaching and feedback, and weekly collaboration time.
• A mission-driven team. You will join about 230 staff members committed to closing achievement gaps.
• A school on the rise. New facilities in development and room for you to help build something.
• Compensation and benefits. $64,000-$85,000 depending upon licensure, degrees and experience.

How to Apply

Send a résumé, a cover letter, and the contact information for three references to tcameron@collegiatelowell.org  with the subject line "Music & Drama Teacher." Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Collegiate Charter School of Lowell · 1857 Middlesex Street, Lowell, MA 01851 · 

CCSL is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Employment is contingent on satisfactory CORI, fingerprint, and reference checks.

Salary : $64,000 - $85,000