Elementary Drama Teacher

Elementary School Drama Teacher
Position Type: Full-Time (Stanley Elementary)

Waltham Public Schools is seeking a dynamic and student-centered Elementary Drama Teacher to join the Fine and Performing Arts Department. The successful candidate will provide standards-based drama instruction that promotes creativity collaboration communication storytelling movement and performance skills in a supportive and inclusive elementary classroom environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to working with young learners and fostering student engagement through theater arts experiences that support social-emotional development creativity and student voice.

• Plan and deliver engaging standards-based drama instruction for elementary students
• Teach foundational theater skills including creative movement acting improvisation storytelling voice character development and ensemble participation
• Create a positive inclusive and well-managed classroom environment
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Assess student progress using a variety of performance-based and classroom-based measures
• Provide opportunities for students to develop confidence creativity communication and collaboration skills through drama
• Maintain classroom materials props costumes scripts and instructional resources
• Collaborate with classroom teachers specialists and colleagues within the Fine and Performing Arts Department
• Support school-wide performances assemblies and arts integration opportunities as appropriate

• Bachelors degree in Theatre Education Drama Theatre Arts Performing Arts Elementary Education or related field
• Valid Massachusetts teaching license in Theatre/Drama or appropriate related licensure
• Demonstrated knowledge of elementary drama instruction and child development
• Strong classroom management communication and organizational skills
• Commitment to culturally responsive and inclusive teaching practices

• Prior experience teaching drama or theater at the elementary or middle school level
• Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse students
• Experience facilitating student performances creative dramatics or theater activities
• Ability to build strong relationships with students and foster a collaborative classroom culture
• Experience integrating SEL practices and arts-based learning strategies into instruction

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter resume and references.

As per the WEA contract. Salary ranges can be found on the Waltham Public Schools website under Contracts and Evaluations.

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