St. Anselm’s Abbey School seeks a full-time Drama teacher and theatre director beginning in late August 2022. Duties include teaching courses in drama and acting to students in grades 7 through 12, as well directing three annual stage productions. 

Responsibilities:

• Teach a year-long general Drama course to all students in grade 7, and electives to students in Grades 8, 9, and 11/12.
• Collaborate with colleagues in grade-level teaching teams and in the Fine Arts Department; attend faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences; and participate in occasional special assemblies or events.
• Assess student progress consistently and constructively. Communicate proactively and regularly with parents, administrators and other faculty about student progress.
• Manage all aspects of three annual student productions: an all-school musical (in collaboration with a music director), an Upper School play, and a Middle School play. Responsibilities include selecting appropriate repertoire in coordination with the Department Chair and school administration; auditions and casting; rehearsals; sets, lighting, sound, and costumes; and logistical and artistic aspects of performances (typically three performances per production).
• Contribute as needed to other areas of school life, which may include serving as a club moderator, advisor, or lunch monitor; providing technical support for assemblies or other events in the theater space; and other duties as assigned by the Headmaster.

To Apply:

Please send cover letter and resume to employment@saintanselms.org under the subject line “Drama Teacher.” Applications will be considered until the position has been filled.  Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for best consideration.

St. Anselm’s Abbey School is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from historically underrepresented backgrounds.