Elementary Drama Teacher
Park Maitland School (#8001), 1450 South Orlando Ave, Maitland, Florida, United States of America
Req #10338
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Park Maitland School provides excellence in private preschool, elementary, and middle school for students in the greater Orlando, FL area. Our preschool offers the perfect balance of learning and play, while our elementary and middle schools provide a challenging and robust curriculum, innovative instruction, and a vibrant school community. A career with Park Maitland School offers opportunities in education, summer camps, before and after school programs, and regional management with the support of our parent company, Spring Education Group.
Position Overview:
Park Maitland School seeks an enthusiastic and experienced Drama Teacher to lead dynamic, engaging drama instruction for elementary-aged students. The ideal candidate has prior teaching experience and a passion for fostering creativity, confidence, and collaboration through the performing arts. Experience in technical theater is highly preferred to support school productions and enhance the overall drama program.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver high-quality drama instruction to students in elementary grades.
- Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment that encourages self-expression and teamwork.
- Develop students' skills in acting, improvisation, movement, and vocal performance.
- Direct and produce school performances, including plays, showcases, and assemblies.
- Collaborate with colleagues to integrate drama into interdisciplinary projects when appropriate.
- Manage rehearsals, costumes, props, and sets for performances.
- Provide instruction or support in technical theater elements (e.g., lighting, sound, set design) as needed.
- Communicate regularly with parents, students, and school leadership regarding student progress and upcoming events.
- Foster a love for the arts while maintaining high expectations for student learning and behavior.
- Participate fully in the life of the school, including meetings, events, and professional development.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Theater, Drama Education, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- Prior experience teaching drama, preferably at the elementary level.
- Experience and/or training in technical theater (lighting, sound, set design).
- Strong classroom management skills and a nurturing, supportive approach to young learners.
- Ability to organize and manage all aspects of school performances.
About Park Maitland School:
Park Maitland School is a leading private school known for its rich traditions, academic excellence, and emphasis on character development. We value passionate educators who are committed to inspiring students and fostering creativity in a warm and engaging environment.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.
Other details
- Job Function Elementary Education
- Pay Type Salary
- Employment Indicator Full Time
- Min Hiring Rate $50,000.00
- Max Hiring Rate $55,000.00
- Required Education Bachelor’s Degree
- Park Maitland School (#8001), 1450 South Orlando Ave, Maitland, Florida, United States of America