Middle School Drama Teacher

Calvert School; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Drama Teacher for its Middle School. This full-time role involves inspiring students in grades five through eight through engaging lessons in acting, theatre history, and performance techniques. The successful candidate will oversee school productions, including directing a full-scale musical, while fostering a supportive and creative environment. This opportunity offers a competitive salary based on experience and education, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans. Join a nurturing community dedicated to cultivating a love for the arts in young learners.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plans

Generous Leave Policies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Drama or Theatre Arts is required.
• Experience in teaching drama or acting is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging lessons on acting and theatre history.
• Oversee school plays and direct a full-scale musical for students.

Skills

Teaching Drama

Theatre Performance

Voice Control

Improvisation

Character Development

Communication Skills

Class Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Drama or Theatre Arts

Tools

Theatre Lighting

Sound Design

Set Design

Job description

Calvert School, an independent lower and middle school, has an opening for a full-time Drama Teacher for its Middle School for the 2025-26 school year. Calvert School inspires each child to lead a life of purpose by providing a strong foundation in academic skills and character development. At Calvert School, students learn and grow in a joyful and nurturing community that cultivates intellectual curiosity, confidence, and a deep appreciation for learning.

Calvert School is located in Tuscany-Canterbury, a residential neighborhood in Baltimore City, just north of Johns Hopkins University and south of Loyola University Maryland. The campus is easily accessible from Charles Street and I-83.

The Drama Teacher will be responsible for teaching Drama to students in Fifth through Eighth Grades.

Responsibilities

1. Develop and deliver engaging lessons on acting, theatre history, performance techniques, and other related subjects.
2. Help students build essential skills such as voice control, improvisation, and character development.
3. Oversee and direct school plays, productions, and performances, including choosing scripts, assigning roles, and guiding students through rehearsals. In the winter semester, direct a full-scale musical for Sixth through Eighth grade students with costumes, singing, and choreography.
4. Create a positive, supportive, and disciplined environment conducive to learning and creative expression.
5. Oversee the use and maintenance of theatre equipment and materials such as costumes, props, and stage settings.

Skills & Qualifications

1. A Bachelor’s degree in Drama, Theatre Arts, or a related field.
2. Experience in teaching drama or acting, or professional experience in theatre performance. Experience working with middle school students is strongly preferred.
3. A passion for the arts and the ability to inspire and motivate students.
4. Strong verbal and written communication skills for teaching, directing, and providing feedback.
5. Ability to plan and organize classes, rehearsals, and performances effectively.
6. Must be proficient in advanced technical theatre applications for live theatre and music productions and have experience with theatre lighting, sound, and set design.

Calvert School offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Salaries for teachers are based on years of teaching experience, education, and job-related responsibilities. The salary range for teachers is $50,000 to $70,000 and candidates with additional teaching experience and/or advanced degrees may receive a higher salary. Calvert School offers medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans. Teachers also receive generous leave that includes paid holidays, sick, and personal leave days.

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