K-6 Theater & Literacy Educator

Marion P. Thomas Charter School Inc.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, и

Family leave

State pension plan

Professional development

Bonus program

Job summary

Marion P. Thomas Charter School Inc. in Newark, NJ seeks a dedicated Theatrical Literacy teacher to design age-appropriate curricula introducing theater fundamentals, including acting, storytelling, and stagecraft.

You will foster literacy through drama and build confident thinking, movement, and expression in students. You will evaluate progress, adapt instruction for diverse learners, and collaborate with families to support the school's mission and equity goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Theatre.
• NJ DOE Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6 Certification.
• Ability to communicate expectations clearly and effectively with students.
• Ability to motivate and inspire students and keep them focused on goals.
• Strategically align daily objectives with the organization's mission.

Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that meets students' needs and abilities.
• Evaluate student progress regularly and prepare progress reports.
• Provides individual, small, and/or large group instruction as needed.
• Create a supportive classroom environment with student-centered instruction.
• Organize workshops, coordinate school productions, and integrate literacy into theatre lessons.
• Engage families by communicating progress and events.
• Create incentives to reward good behavior and address misbehavior.
• Maintain open relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Classroom management

Theatre education

Curriculum design

Student assessment

Communication with families

Education

Bachelor's degree in Theatre

NJ DOE Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6 Certification

Job description

Marion P. Thomas Charter School Inc. in Newark, NJ seeks a dedicated Theatrical Literacy teacher to design age-appropriate curricula introducing theater fundamentals, including acting, storytelling, and stagecraft.

You will foster literacy through drama and build confident thinking, movement, and expression in students. You will evaluate progress, adapt instruction for diverse learners, and collaborate with families to support the school's mission and equity goals.