Upper School Drama Teacher (Part-Time)

The Chapin School, an independent K-12 day school for girls located in New York City, seeks a student-centered, collaborative, and innovative educator to serve as a part-time Theater Teacher. 

All candidates are encouraged to be familiar with Chapin’s website, mission and commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion.

Job Overview:

The part-time Upper School Drama Teacher, as a member of the Upper School Arts Department, will teach the Class 8 Interarts Drama, Class 9 Interarts (Fall and Winter), and Class 9 Public Speaking (Spring) classes, meeting daily from 12:00 - 12:45. 

The InterArts program is an interdisciplinary collaboration for Visual Art, Dance, Drama, and Music that provides a conceptual foundation for all future arts electives. By exploring historical contexts and hands-on creation, students develop a shared artistic vocabulary while learning to think critically and embrace creative risks. In the Drama sequence specifically, students engage with theatrical production and performance by analyzing contemporary literature, designing renderings, and devising original ensemble works. 

Chapin’s next Upper School Drama Teacher will be:

A teacher with a demonstrated commitment to innovation and interdisciplinary curriculum development who…

• Structures engaging, creative curricular approaches to literary texts, movements, and units.

• Develops assessments that foster independent critical thinking and excitement about theater.

A student-centered educator who values each student’s voice, experience, and history, and who…

• Creates a safe and joyful learning environment for all students by welcoming individual voices and experiences.

• Employs culturally responsive teaching practices to reach all students and help them feel valued, known, and understood.

• Incorporates play into the classroom, and encourages risk-taking and mistake-making as a part of the learning process.

• Is committed to a growth mindset for all students and believes that our students’ potential is unlimited. 

An educator who actively cultivates a classroom and community of belonging by…

• Demonstrating flexibility in curriculum development and adapting lessons in response to feedback to target a wide range of learners.

• Centering experiences that reflect diverse identities, cultures, experiences, and styles.

A partner to students, their parents, and colleagues in teaching and learning who…

• Generates clear learning goals that prioritize communication and provide focused and timely feedback that moves learners forward towards those goals.

• Collaborates with departmental colleagues and across departments by actively seeking opportunities for interdisciplinary work.

Qualifications:

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Theater or related field

• Minimum 2 years experience working with high school students

Preferred:

• Master’s degree or equivalent

• High School teaching experience

How to apply: Submit your cover letter and résumé via the application link.  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

The salary for this position will be commensurate with experience. The range is $17,500-25,000. The Drama teacher has the opportunity to direct school productions for an additional stipend, which typically ranges from $4,800 to $6,000, depending on the scope of the project. Please note that this is considered an additional duty and is not a requirement of the primary position.

Salary : $17,500 - $25,000