High School Theatre & Performing Arts Educator

Dr.-Howard-Fuller-Collegiate-Academy-1; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HFCA is seeking a Theatre Performing Arts Teacher to deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction in theatre and performing arts at the high school level. The teacher will foster creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking, guiding scholars through acting, script analysis, and production, while integrating literacy and communication skills into lessons.

The ideal candidate brings strong classroom management, a commitment to equity, and the ability to design engaging units, coordinate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Theatre, Performing Arts, Music, Dance, or related field.
• Minimum of two years teaching experience in theatre or performing arts education.
• Strong instructional, classroom management, and student engagement skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to differentiate instruction to support diverse learning needs and abilities.
• Commitment to educational equity, culturally responsive teaching, and HFCA's mission of preparing scholars to and through college.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver rigorous, standards-aligned theatre and performing arts instruction that encourages creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and artistic expression.
• Design and implement engaging lesson plans that introduce actors to acting techniques, improvisation, script analysis, character development, stage movement, and theatre production.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the academic, developmental, and artistic needs of scholars with varying levels of experience and proficiency.
• Incorporate culturally responsive teaching practices and diverse theatrical works reflecting a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
• Integrate literacy, communication, and analytical thinking skills into performing arts instruction to support broader academic achievement.
• Establish learning objectives and instructional expectations aligned with HFCA's standards and mission.
• Plan, organize, and facilitate theatrical productions, performances, showcases, and other activities.
• Guide scholars through auditions, rehearsals, character development, performance prep, and productions.
• Introduce scholars to technical theatre concepts (lighting, sound, design) and production management as appropriate.
• Coordinate schedules, performance expectations, and logistics with leadership and staff.
• Promote exploration of educational and career opportunities in theatre and the arts.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, structured classroom environment and uphold HFCA policies.

Skills

Classroom management

Differentiation

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Theatre / Performing Arts / related field

Two years teaching experience

Wisconsin DPI teaching license (preferred)

Job description

HFCA is seeking a Theatre Performing Arts Teacher to deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction in theatre and performing arts at the high school level. The teacher will foster creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking, guiding scholars through acting, script analysis, and production, while integrating literacy and communication skills into lessons.

The ideal candidate brings strong classroom management, a commitment to equity, and the ability to design engaging units, coordinate