Magnet School Theatre Teacher

St. Martin Parish School District; Breaux Bridge (LA); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Applitrack in St. Martin Parish is seeking a Magnet Elementary Theatre Teacher to join the District Office team.

The role requires a valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate in Theatre, Drama, Performing Arts, or related field and a foundational Bachelor's degree in Theatre or related arts discipline. The successful candidate will plan engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction, direct student performances, and collaborate with families, teachers, and arts professionals to support a magnet

Qualifications

• Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate in Theatre, Drama, Performing Arts, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree (minimum) in Theatre, Drama, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Arts Education, or related field.
• Experience teaching theatre or drama; elementary-level experience preferred.
• Strong theatre knowledge, arts integration, and ability to support a magnet arts curriculum.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate theatre instruction.
• Strong classroom management for elementary students.
• Ability to direct student performances and coordinate productions.
• Strong communication and collaboration with families, teachers, admins, and arts professionals.
• Willingness to participate in professional development and school activities.

Responsabilités

• Direct and produce student performances, including plays and showcases.
• Direct auditions, rehearsals, and stage direction.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary magnet arts team.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate theatre instruction.
• Support magnet arts curriculum and participate in school activities.

Connaissances

Theatre knowledge

Acting

Improvisation

Stagecraft

Dramatic literature

Performance

Age-appropriate instruction

Curriculum planning

Instructional delivery

Classroom management

Communication

Collaboration

Student development

Professional development

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Theatre

Description du poste

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching
• Date Posted: 10/1/2026
• Location: St. Martin Parish Schools District Office
• Closing Date: 10/08/2026

Magnet Elementary Theatre Teacher

Key Requirements and Qualifications

• Certification: Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate in Theatre, Drama, Performing Arts, or another appropriate certification area in accordance with Louisiana Department of Education guidelines (Bulletin 746).
• Education: Bachelor's degree (minimum) in Theatre, Drama, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Arts Education, or a related field.
• Experience: Prior experience teaching theatre or drama or working professionally in theatre is preferred. Elementary-level teaching experience or experience working with children is highly desirable.
• Content Knowledge: Strong knowledge of theatre, acting, improvisation, stagecraft, dramatic literature, performance, and age-appropriate theatre instruction. Knowledge of arts integration and the ability to support a specialized magnet arts curriculum is preferred.
• Instructional Skills: Ability to plan and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate theatre instruction that promotes creativity, communication, collaboration, self-expression, confidence, and critical thinking.
• Classroom Management: Strong classroom management skills and the ability to establish a positive, structured, and inclusive learning environment for elementary students.
• Performance & Production: Ability to direct and produce student performances, including plays, showcases, musical, and other school or community productions. Knowledge of auditioning, rehearsal techniques, stage direction, and basic production practices is preferred.
• Communication & Collaboration: Strong communication and collaboration skills with students, families, teachers, administrators, and other arts professionals. Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary magnet school team.
• Student Development: Ability to recognize and develop individual student talents while providing theatre instruction that is accessible and appropriate for students with varying levels of experience.
• Professional Responsibilities: Willingness to participate in professional development, school performances, productions, school activities, and other responsibilities associated with a specialized magnet arts program.