Drama Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 64,830 - 107,699; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public Schools in Paterson, NJ seeks a Drama Teacher to lead high school drama programs, design a dynamic curriculum, and guide student performances.

Qualifications include NJ Theater teacher certificate, a master's in theater arts or design & technology, and strong HS teaching experience; collaboration with staff and families is essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold a New Jersey Theater teacher certificate.
• Must hold a masters degree in theater arts or theater design & technology.
• Experience teaching high school students.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers Drama classes aligned with district goals.
• Arrange opportunities for student performances during and after school.
• Plan, rehearse, and direct student programs for school and community.
• Build partnerships with community members, theatre groups and colleges.

Skills

NJ Theater certificate

Masters in Theater Arts

High school teaching experience

Collaboration with staff

Classroom management

Theater pedagogy

Curriculum planning

Community partnerships

Education

Master's degree in theater arts or theater design & technology

Job description

Drama Teacher

Paterson Public School District 052 ROSA PARK H S OF FINE – Paterson, New Jersey

Job Details

Job ID: 5838016

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Qualifications:

• Must hold a New Jersey Theater teacher certificate.
• Must hold a masters degree in theater arts or theater design & technology.
• Have excellent experience in teaching and working with high school students.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the content field and describe ways in which the content can be organized into lessons for high school students.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and good moral character.
• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with staff and families.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues in and out of the Department of Fine & Performing Arts.
• Demonstrated knowledge of theater pedagogy appropriate for high school.
• Develops and administers Drama classes consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Arranges opportunities for students to present performances both during and after school hours.
• Plans, rehearses, and directs students programs for the school and community.
• Ability to plan drama trips and performances. Build partnerships with community members, theatre companies and colleges; coordinate after school practices for performances.
• Develop a dynamic curriculum that fosters a love of theater and the arts and builds student empathy, creativity, and analytical skills.
• Develop daily lessons that produce a high level of student engagement in a student‑centered environment.

For more information about this position, please visit the Job Descriptions page.

• Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Pending budget availability.
• All postings are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date posted or until filled.

Paterson Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity and Affluent Action Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic, in accordance with federal and New Jersey law.

Position Information

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $64,830 to $107,699 Per Year

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Arts: Drama

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Kyle Ruppel
• 90 Delaware Ave
• Paterson, New Jersey 50220
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]