DRAMA TEACHER*

Miami-Dade County Public Schools; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami-Dade County Public Schools in Miami, Florida, is seeking a Drama Teacher to instruct secondary students in drama/theatre, including history, acting, musical theatre, production, and stagecraft.

The role involves using varied teaching methods, preparing course objectives, assessing progress, and meeting with parents. It includes responsibilities from classroom instruction to participation in faculty activities and student guidance.

Responsibilities

• Instructs students using lectures, demonstrations, and performances.
• Provides instruction in use of sound equipment, lighting, costumes, makeup and set design.
• Prepares course objectives and outlines following curriculum guidelines.
• Assigns lessons, assesses progress, and conducts presentations.
• Prepares and administers tests to evaluate progress and communicates results to parents.
• Maintains attendance and grade records as required by school.
• Counsels pupils on academic and social adjustments as needed.
• Maintains classroom discipline.
• Meets with parents to discuss academic and behavioral progress.
• Participates in faculty meetings and inservice classes.
• Performs related work as assigned by administrators.

Job description

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DRAMA TEACHER*

Miami-Dade County Public Schools Miami-Dade County Public Schools - Miami, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID 5478943

Application Deadline Jan 01, 2027 5:00 AM (UTC)

Posted Dec 19, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date To Be Determined

Job Description

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), an A-rated district, is the nation’s third largest school system with nearly 500 schools and a diverse enrollment of more than 335,500 students from over 160 countries. Our ongoing tradition of groundbreaking achievement has earned top recognition at the national and international levels and makes M-DCPS your best choice.

BASIC OBJECTIVES

This is a professional position responsible for the instruction of secondary school students in all areas of drama/theatre, including the history of drama/theatre, acting, vocal training, movement, improvisation, the study of plays and their construction, musical theatre, play production, playwriting, stagecraft, costuming and makeup.

JOB TASKS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Instructs students, using various teaching methods, including lectures, demonstrations, and the direction of performances and performance skills.
• 2. Provides instruction in the use of sound equipment and lighting instruments, costuming, makeup and set design and construction.
• 3. Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines.
• 4. Assigns lessons; assesses student's progress including homework assignments, and hears presentations.
• 5. Prepares and administers tests to evaluate pupil progress, records results, issues reports to inform parents of progress, and assigned final grades.
• 6. Maintains attendance and grade records as required by school.
• 7. Counsels pupils when adjustment and academic problems arise.
• 8. Maintains discipline in the classroom.
• 9. Meets with parents to discuss pupils' academic, social and behavioral progress.
• 10. Participates in faculty and professional meetings and inservice classes.
• 11. Performs related work as required or as assigned by the supervising administrator or his/her designee.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This is light work which requires the following physical activities: climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity. The worker is exposed to noise and hazards and the work is performed indoors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

As specified in State Statutes.

Pay and Benefits

Starting Teacher Salary: $53,159.00*

(*includes 6% Referendum Retirement Accruing Supplement of $3,009)

New hires may be eligible to receive credit for verified years of experience, which can enhance their starting salary.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Position Type: Full-time

Athletics & Activities > Theater Production

Classroom Teacher > Arts: Drama