Theater Teacher/Director - Schechter Boston

Schechter Boston is seeking an experienced theatre director/ teacher with expertise in both musical and non-musical theatre to join our outstanding program. As a member of the Arts Department, the primary responsibilities will include directing school shows for grades 2-7 and teaching Middle School theater electives. Electives will include a semester-long introductory to theater course to grade 6 and a semester-long theater elective course to grades 7 and 8. Schechter’s theater program has strong performance expectations with a focus on helping each child learn and grow.

To be successful in this role, you must:

• Promote a performing arts culture where individual contributions and teamwork are valued and help students to develop a love of the performing arts

• Create developmentally appropriate lesson plans to actively engage students in learning and exploring vocal instruction, styles, and concepts (e.g., beat, rhythm, pitch, notes, and symbols)

• Have knowledge of teaching principles, methods, behavior management and conflict resolution strategies

• Ability to plan, organize, develop lessons plans and coordinate shows

• Demonstrated creativity to promote a motivating and engaging learning environment

• Commitment to create and contribute to an engaging and inclusive learning environment and workplace

• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and needs

Our ideal candidate should have the following qualifications:

A strong knowledge of the elements of theater

Experience working in children’s theater programs.

Experience directing children’s theater

Comfortable managing groups (up to 25)

Ability to create a positive supportive atmosphere where students build skills and develop confidence

This is a .65 + FTE with very competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Resume and cover letter to: liz.chesarone@ssdsboston.org


Salary: 30/hr