Middle School Theatre and Upper School Public Speaking Teacher

• Teach Theatre classes for sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade students and Public Speaking as part of our Senior Seminar Course
• Design and deliver an engaging theatre arts curriculum for Middle School students
• Guide students through script and character development
• Supervise and direct school theatrical productions
• Organize and conduct auditions for school productions
• Coordinate the theatre technical aspects of productions, including set designs
• Teach professional-level speaking skills, including audience engagement, vocal control (pace, volume, variety), physical presence and body language, clear articulation, elimination of verbal fillers, and effective use of notes
• Teach both speech writing and speech delivery, including structure and organization, thesis development, compelling openings and conclusions, use of evidence and storytelling, and guiding students through revision and feedback cycles
• Scaffolding instruction from presenting pre-written speeches to developing and delivering original work, including coaching students through long-term, community-wide culminating presentations
• Provide feedback
• lead workshops and peer critique sessions
• deliver detailed, actionable feedback on drafts and performances
• maintain course momentum on a rotating schedule
• and foster confidence, poise, and professionalism in senior students
• Assess and evaluate student performance and progress
• Collaborate with other educators to integrate theatre into the broader curriculum
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment

• Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts or Speech Communication, or related field
• Master’s degree in theatre education or related subject/or Commonwealth of Virginia Certificate
• Previous experience teaching theatre at the middle or high school level
• Previous experience working in professional theatre productions
• Ability to teach musical theatre and voice techniques
• Knowledge of stagecraft, acting techniques, and theatre production
• Strong background in teaching public speaking, rhetoric, communications, and debate
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to inspire and motivate students of all backgrounds and skill levels

Comprehensive benefits package available