Theater Arts Teacher Jobs

A Theater Arts Teacher in secondary education plays a crucial role in enriching students' understanding of theater, acting, scriptwriting, and stage managing. They provide instructions on the history of theater, the art of playwriting, and the technical aspects of theater production such as lighting, sound, and costume design. Additionally, they guide students in developing their acting skills through exercises, improvisations, scene study, and character analysis. Theater Arts Teachers also organize school plays and performances, providing practical experience to students.

Important skills for a Theater Arts Teacher include excellent verbal communication, creativity, patience, and the ability to inspire and motivate students. They should have a solid understanding of theater history, dramatic literature, and stagecraft. Furthermore, they should have excellent organizational skills for managing rehearsals and performances. In terms of certification, a Bachelor's degree in Theater Arts, Drama, or a related field is typically required. A state teaching license or certification would also be necessary. Prior to becoming a Theater Arts Teacher, one may have roles such as a Drama Teacher at a community center, a Theater Director in a local theater, or even an Actor.

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Drama Teacher - SMBR

  • Reynoldsburg, OH
  • 1 hour ago
  • Reynoldsburg, OH
  • 1 hour ago

Teachers possess knowledge of effective practices including principles, theories, procedures, and techniques used in lesson plan development and classroom instruction....

Drama Teacher- Elementary

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Your main responsibilities will include designing and teaching lesson plans that cover a wide range of topics related to theatre, such as acting, script analysis, and character development....

Homeschool Teacher, Heartland Live Visual Performing Arts Teacher

  • Maricopa, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Maricopa, CA
  • 3 hours ago

instruction, supports, and resources for the student; Plans, develops, organizes, and assigns as necessary in collaboration with the student/parent, a comprehensive educational program for each student...

Chorus and Drama Teacher

  • Franklin, GA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Franklin, GA
  • 13 hours ago

Maintaining lesson plans. Providing adequate information, plans, and materials for the substitute teacher. Implementing the designed curriculum....

Music/Performing Arts Teacher

  • Champaign, IL
  • 17 hours ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 17 hours ago

Job Responsibilities: Plan and teach Music/Performing Arts classes to K-8th Grade Develop innovative and creative lesson plans that engage students to achieve success in learning standards Collaborate...

High School Drama Teacher and Theater Manager

  • Laramie, WY
  • 1 day ago
  • Laramie, WY
  • 1 day ago

. * Provides instruction to students in the prescribed area(s) (drama/stage production) using various techniques and instructional strategies. * Utilizes appropriate assessment strategies to measure...

Are looking for a very part-time and fun opportunity Have teaching experience and excellent classroom management skills Are performance oriented With HIGH ENERGY and flexibility Have afternoons available...

Part-Time Theater Teacher

  • San Marcos, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • San Marcos, TX
  • 2 days ago

Requirements Key Responsibilities: - Develop and implement engaging lesson plans for Middle and Upper School theater classes. - Teach theater techniques, performance skills, and stagecraft to students...

Chior/Theater Teacher (2025/2026) -1.0 FTE

  • Livermore, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Livermore, CA
  • 3 days ago

Position Type: High School Teaching/Music Date Posted: 3/10/2025 Location: Livermore High School Closing Date: 03/14/2025   Additional Information: Show/Hide Credential required: Single...

Middle and High School Drama/Theater Teacher

  • Winthrop, ME
  • 3 days ago
  • Winthrop, ME
  • 3 days ago

Middle and High School Drama/Theater Teacher for the 2025-2026 School Year Qualifications: Must hold (or show evidence of Maine Certification eligibility) Theater Grades K-12 Job Summary: We are...

Middle School Theater Teacher, One Year

  • Jenkintown, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Jenkintown, PA
  • 3 days ago

Middle School Theater Teacher Abington Friends School is an ambitious Quaker school community with a powerful academic program for children age 3 through grade 12. Our students seek intellectual...

Middle School Theater Teacher (Grades 6-8)

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 3 days ago

The Covenant School, an independent Christian Liberal Arts & Sciences school in Charlottesville, Virginia, is seeking a dedicated and dynamic educator to join our Middle School arts faculty...

2025-2026 Drama Teacher

  • Novato, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Novato, CA
  • 5 days ago

Novato Unified School District (NUSD) has approximately 800 staff members who, along with the larger school community, are responsible for the education of 7,400 students. We have eight elementary...

Strategies Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required....

Elementary Specialist - Visual Performing Arts Teacher 2025-2026

  • San Jose, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 6 days ago

Job Summary Job Summary The impact you will have: We are looking for passionate teachers who will inspire our students to discover their own greatness. As an instructional leader you will create...

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Theater Arts Topics
Directed practice in acting, directing, or design on a sustained theater piece, either one-act or full length, from pre-rehearsal preparation to workshop production.
Theater Arts Topics - Suburbia
Directed practice in acting, production, or design on a sustained theater piece, either one-act or full length, from pre-rehearsal preparation to workshop production. Consult Theater Arts Office....
Foundations of Theater Practice
The goals of this class are two-fold: the first is to experience the creative processes and storytelling behind several of theater's arts and to acquire the analytical skills necessary in...

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Salary for Theater Arts Teacher Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSecondaryTeachers research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Theater Arts Teachers offer the following education background
Master's Degree
47.3%
Bachelor's Degree
30.5%
Doctorate Degree
18.2%
Associate's Degree
1.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.0%
High School or GED
0.8%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Theater Arts Teachers
1-2 years
28.0%
4-6 years
19.8%
2-4 years
18.1%
8-10 years
10.5%
6-8 years
9.6%
10+ years
7.4%
Less than 1 year
4.0%
None
2.5%


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