High School Music & Drama Teacher

Collegiate Charter School of Lowell; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $64,000-$85,000

Job summary

Collegiate Charter School of Lowell in Lowell, MA seeks a High School Music & Drama Teacher for grades 9–12. This full-time position starts immediately and focuses on building a dynamic music and theatre program across a diverse student body.

The role involves teaching Drama, Percussion & Keyboarding, Choir Fundamentals, and Music History, with a commitment to equity and strong classroom management. Join a mission-driven team in a growing school and contribute to performances that unite families

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in music, theatre, music education, or a related field.
• Massachusetts license in Music or Theater (or eligibility).
• Experience teaching teenagers with strong classroom management and relationship skills.
• Comfort teaching both vocal and instrumental or theatre content.
• Commitment to equity and high expectations for every student.
• Urban or charter school experience, SEI endorsement, UDL/PBIS, or co‑teaching are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach clear, engaging, standards-based lessons 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

Skills

Experience teaching teenagers

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree in music, theatre, music education, or a related field

Massachusetts license in Music or Theater (or eligibility)

Qualification under charter school requirements

Job description

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Job Description

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.

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.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Heather Rossbach , HR Director
• 1857 Middlesex Street
• Lowell, Massachusetts 01851
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]