Theatre Educator & Production Mentor

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Milwaukee is seeking a Theatre Teacher who will inspire students through performing arts, teach theatre courses for grades 10–12, and direct annual productions. You will mentor students in acting, stage management, and technical theatre while maintaining an equitable, vibrant learning environment.

The role emphasizes culturally responsive instruction, collaboration with theatre organizations, and partnerships with families to support student success and college

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Theatre, Theatre Education, Performing Arts, Education, or a related field or equivalent professional theatre experience.
• Teaching license in the primary teaching discipline, or progress toward licensure.
• Experience directing, producing, or managing theatrical productions preferred.
• Record of strong student achievement as a middle school or high school teacher.
• Proficiency with technology.
• Experience working with English Language Learners and/or proficiency in Spanish a plus, but not required.
• Other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

• Teach CRJ Theatre courses at a range of levels to students in grades 10–12.
• Develop students' skills in acting, performance, technical theatre, and theatrical production through engaging classroom and performance experiences.
• Direct and produce student theatre performances each year.
• Mentor students in both on-stage and behind-the-scenes roles, including acting, stage management, design, lighting, sound, and production support.
• Manage the CRJ black box theatre and play a vital role in selecting and maintaining sound, lighting, and related stage equipment.
• Collaborate with theatre organizations to enhance the student experience in theatre at CRJ.
• Engage students through equitable, culturally relevant teaching practices, and accelerate student growth through feedback, disciplinary literacy skills, and high-impact technology.
• Prioritize and manage your time to follow through on the various responsibilities of excellent teaching: planning, teaching, assessing student progress, giving feedback, intervening, grading, collaborating, differentiating, and reflecting.
• Provide one-on-one and small-group tutoring to students in class and/or after school as needed.
• Build a relationship with students in the spirit of cura personalis (care for the whole person).
• Forge strong partnerships with parents, and communicate frequently with them to support student success.
• Create a welcoming theatre community where students feel empowered to take creative risks, express themselves, and develop confidence.
• Maintain an equitable, vibrant learning and performance environment that promotes belonging, student engagement, and consistent expectations for behavior.
• Consistently uphold school-wide discipline practices and routines, as well as norms for student behavior.
• Develop students' skills in acting, performance, technical theatre, and theatrical production through engaging instruction and hands-on experiences.
• Mentor students in on-stage and behind-the-scenes roles, including acting, stage management, design, lighting, sound, and production support.
• Create opportunities for students to use theatre as a form of storytelling, self-expression, collaboration, and community building.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Theatre, Theatre Education, Performing Arts, Education, or a related field

Job description

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Milwaukee is seeking a Theatre Teacher who will inspire students through performing arts, teach theatre courses for grades 10–12, and direct annual productions. You will mentor students in acting, stage management, and technical theatre while maintaining an equitable, vibrant learning environment.

The role emphasizes culturally responsive instruction, collaboration with theatre organizations, and partnerships with families to support student success and college