Drama/Theater Teacher

District Wide; Leonardtown (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's County Public Schools is seeking a Drama/Theater Teacher in Leonardtown, MD to deliver instructional programs aligned with the school system's goals.

The position is full-time for ten months with salary based on the EASMC Teacher Career Ladder. Candidates must have a BA degree and be eligible for professional certification/licensure; the role emphasizes collaboration, technology use, and strong classroom management.

Qualifications

• BA degree required; eligibility for professional certification/licensure.

Responsibilities

• Participates in co-curricular activities
• Maintains accurate student attendance
• Assists students with learning activities
• Cooperates with students and staff
• Maintains current lesson plans
• Supervises student activity on school property

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Collaboration with staff

Technology proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

BA degree

Job description

Drama/Theater Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5407258

Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Oct 16, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 12, 2026

Job Description

Application dates: October 16, 2025 to October 15, 2026

St. Mary's County Public Schools has recently adopted a Teacher Candidate Assessment.Once you submit your application, you will receive an email to complete the Teacher Candidate Assessment as part of your application package.

POSITION: Drama/Theater Teacher

NATURE OF WORK:

This is a professional position to meet the instructional goals of the school and school system by delivering instructional programs effectively to ensure student achievement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students and community members
• Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks
• Ability to report to work daily and on time
• Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary’s County Public School System
• Ability to organize, supervise, coordinate and establish priorities of tasks to be completed
• Ability to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructions
• Ability to communicate orally or in writing, courteously and tactfully, with staff, students, parents, and the community in a timely manner
• Possess excellent time management skills and ability to take initiative and make decisions within assigned responsibility in a challenging, fast-paced professional environment and be flexible in work responsibilities and hours

• Demonstrate knowledge of curriculum, instruction, staff development, and assessment process.
• Possess the ability to relate well with students, colleagues, parents, and staff.
• Ability to direct and evaluate student learning experiences
• Ability to provide guidance to students to promote education development and welfare
• Ability to plan and coordinate the instructional program in accordance with the current curricula

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in co-curricular activities
• Maintains accurate student attendance
• Assists students with learning activities
• Takes part in professional development activities
• Cooperates with students and staff
• Maintains open lines of communications with students, staff and parents
• Maintains current lesson plans
• Provides care and protection of school property
• Supervises student activity on school property
• Performs other related and non-related job duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

BA degree

Preferred:

Eligibility for professional certification/licensure of the appropriate grade and or content

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

Full-time ten-month position.

SALARY GRADE RANGE: The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on EASMC Teacher Career Ladder for ten-month employees.

BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY: EASMC

Revised: 07.2024, 05.2025

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $54,570 to $137,670 Per Year

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dale Farrell
• 23160 Moakley St. Ste 106
• Leonardtown, Maryland 20650
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]