Drama and Public Speaking teacher

Job description

Become a Drama & Public Speaking Teacher in Shanghai! Inspire the next generation of creative and confident communicators. You’ll teach Drama, Acting, Stage Design, and Public Speaking to talented students aged 9-18, helping them develop their creativity, confidence, communication skills, and ability to express themselves. You’ll design and deliver engaging lessons covering the fundamentals of drama and performance, while also developing students’ oral communication and public speaking skills. You’ll coach students in effective presentation techniques, including voice projection and modulation, body language, speech structure, and confident delivery. Beyond the classroom, you’ll have the opportunity to bring performances to life by supporting theatre productions, overseeing costume creation, and contributing to stage and production design. You’ll provide constructive, individualized feedback to help students grow as performers and communicators. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your creativity, make a meaningful impact, and inspire some of China’s brightest young talent through a dynamic liberal arts education. Your Typical Schedule This full-time role involves a five-day workweek, including Saturdays and Sundays, with two consecutive days off scheduled between Monday and Friday. You'll balance classroom instruction with dedicated time for lesson planning and student support. Instructors teach all levels, leading to the annual tournament, fostering growth and learning. Spring & Fall: Teach up to 20 hours per week, balancing weekday B2B courses at our partner schools with weekend classes at the center. Winter & Summer Camps: Focus on center-based teaching, with up to 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday Employees at Dipont Education are a diverse combination of local Chinese staff and educators from around the world. If you’ve ever wanted to work in a thoroughly international environment, this is your opportunity! Chinese is an asset, but not a requirement, as all work with students is conducted entirely in English, and our multilingual support staff can aid communication when needed. Instructors come from around the world, and we are all passionate about travel, education, and success. What We’re Looking For A passionate Drama and Public speaking professional with experience teaching a variety of age groups. A team player eager to collaborate and shape a growing program. An adaptable educator who thrives in a dynamic environment and values creativity. Starting date: July 2027 Why Join Us? Comprehensive Benefits: Monthly income starting from 24,000 RMB per month (including housing). Paid Chinese holidays, vacation time and flight reimbursement. Full coverage of health insurance and legal Chinese (Z) Work Visa sponsorship. Airport pick-up, initial hotel stay, and cash advances (if you are travelling from outside of China). Apartment hunting assistance to ease your transition. Professional Resources & Opportunities: Multi functional classroom spaces Creative freedom to adapt the curriculum to your expertise. High-profile involvement in local and international competitions. Immerse yourself in Chinese culture while meeting people from around the globe. *We are committed to a thorough and complete check of the credentials of all those employed to work with children in our organization. For more information, please contact Bachelor’s degree ideally in Drama, Theater or communication (with graduation date at least two years ago to meet visa regulations) At least 2-3 years of Drama/public speaking teaching experience The ability to live and work in China for two years A commitment to excellence, a high degree of autonomy , and the creativity and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.