High School Theatre & Performing Arts Leader

Kairos Academies; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Wellness reimbursement

School tuition assistance

Job summary

Kairos Academies in St. Louis, MO is seeking a hardworking Theatre & Performing Arts Teacher to deliver high-quality instruction across improvisation, public speaking, acting, dance, singing, and stage technology.

You will lead with data‑driven goals and cultivate a culture of growth within a collaborative, student-centered environment. This role includes co-curricular productions, mentorship of student crews, and cross‑department partnerships, with a strong emphasis on SEL, restorative

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Missouri certification (or willingness to certify ASAP).
• 3+ years of high school teaching preferred.
• Strong content mastery in English, Music, and Visual Arts; data-driven instruction.

Responsibilities

• Develop rigorous units in improv, speech, acting, dance, voice, stage tech.
• Differentiate for EL and neurodiverse learners.
• Embed data‑driven goals, SEL strategies, and restorative practices in every lesson.
• Lead planning and execution of two major musical/theatrical productions per year (one per semester).
• Coach safe backstage and on‑stage practices—cue calling, prop management, rigging, dance staging.
• Collaborate with student leadership (STUCO, drama club, dance ensemble) and community partners.
• Utilize formative (peer critiques, rehearsal checkpoints) and summative (recitals, showcases) assessments.
• Deliver timely, actionable feedback, prioritizing both technical proficiency and creative expression.
• Cultivate an ensemble ethos with respect, risk-taking, accountability.
• Manage inventory and safety of equipment; oversee budget requests.
• Serve on committees and mentor students in leadership roles on crews and casts.
• Partner with English, Music, Visual Arts, and College & Career to create interdisciplinary projects.
• Facilitate Circle meetings weekly; monitor mentor group progress; provide guidance on self-discovery work.
• Direct point-of-contact for Kairos families for school-wide information.

Skills

Improvisation

Public Speaking

Acting

Dance

Singing

Stage Technology

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Student Information Systems

Digital Platforms

Job description

Kairos Academies in St. Louis, MO is seeking a hardworking Theatre & Performing Arts Teacher to deliver high-quality instruction across improvisation, public speaking, acting, dance, singing, and stage technology.

You will lead with data‑driven goals and cultivate a culture of growth within a collaborative, student-centered environment. This role includes co-curricular productions, mentorship of student crews, and cross‑department partnerships, with a strong emphasis on SEL, restorative