Trinity School, a co-educational, K-12 institution located on the Upper West of Manhattan, seeks a Teacher of Theater Arts, Grades K-12 beginning September 2025. The Performing Arts Department is looking for an enthusiastic and talented Theater Arts Teacher to join its team to inspire students’ creativity and love for the performing arts. Serving students from Kindergarten through Grade 12, this role is perfect for a dynamic educator with a deep appreciation for theater, a passion for teaching, and a collaborative spirit. The ideal candidate will bring expertise, energy, and a commitment to fostering artistic growth in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree in Theater Arts (a Master’s degree is preferred);
At least five years of teaching experience in theater arts;
A comprehensive knowledge of theater history, dramatic literature, and various styles and techniques;
Strong communication, organizational, and leadership abilities;
Skill at engaging a diverse range of learners and fostering their artistic growth; and
A proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Responsibilities include:
Developing and teaching a dynamic theater arts curriculum in grades K-4 while collaborating with classroom teachers to support their curricular goals;
Directing the 5/6 Musical and 7/8 Musicals;
Teach beginning theater skills class to students in Grades 7/8;
Overseeing or assisting with plays and musical theater productions, including repertoire selection, directing, casting, scheduling rehearsals, coaching performers, and coordinating with technical staff;
Instructing students in theater fundamentals, including voice and projection, movement, improvisation, character development, and acting methodology;
Creating a supportive classroom environment that promotes creativity, collaboration, and respect.
Collaborating with colleagues to integrate theater arts into interdisciplinary projects;
Maintaining accurate records of student progress and communicating effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
Staying up-to-date on theater education trends and incorporate innovative methods into teaching.
Additional Requirements:
A portfolio or examples of past theater productions;
A willingness to participate in our school culture; and
A commitment to professional development in theater education.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Trinity School seeks candidates who will add to the diversity of our school community. More than this, Trinity School is expressly committed to anti-racism and calls on all community members to join in this important work.
Trinity School is a college preparatory, co-educational independent day school for Grades K-12, located on the Upper West Side of New York City. Founded as a charity school at Trinity Church in 1709 for 40 students, it moved to its current location in 1895 and now has an average enrollment of 1,054. Trinity is no longer sponsored by a specific religious body, and the Trinity community is characterized by religious, racial, and ethnic diversity.
In addition to classrooms, science and computer laboratories, art and photography studios, music rooms, and administrative offices, the school includes a garden, a rooftop playing field (known as the “turf”), a dining room, two chapels, two theaters, two libraries, a swimming pool, three playgrounds, a weight room, and three gymnasiums.
