Theater Teacher

successacademycharterschool

Bronx; Brooklyn; Manhattan; Queens

Posted Jan 16, 2026

Other
Scholar Talent

Job description

Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running a large, fast-growing, and high-performing network of public charter schools takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike. We are growing fast in New York and expanding to Florida, and we would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through our doors a fair shot at reaching his or her potential.

At Success, non-academic subjects aren’t ‘extra’ but essential. Scholar Talent and electives serve as critical, creative outlets for scholars to explore and develop their passions and talents in athletics, chess, debate and visual and performing arts. We expect Scholar Talent teachers to be masters of their craft and share their passion, talent and experience in the classroom.

We are looking for a results-driven Theater Teacher to join our community.

In this role, you will

Build a classroom culture in which scholars develop a love of theater
Collaborate with Theater Teachers across the network to build a world-class theater program while investing the community in the vital role of the arts in education
Engage in training with school leaders and benefitting from targeted, in-the-moment feedback on instruction, accelerating learning and growth with unparalleled support
Engage students with a repertoire that is relevant to their lives and interests
Design and executing professional-quality performance opportunities for all scholars

We invite you to apply if you

Achieved outstanding academic results
Have professional training in a rigorous theater program or extensive professional performance credit
Have a passion about theater and learning and for working with children and implementing effective theater instruction
Set ambitious goals for yourself and others, and are not afraid of putting in the hard work it takes to achieve them
Have confidence and presence - You enjoy taking the lead and inspiring others with your passion and commitment
Enjoy collaborating with others (i.e., playing on an athletics team, or in a band or orchestra)
Have leadership experience (i.e. leadership position on a club or team; experience overseeing/managing people or organizing activities)
Pay strong attention to detail, and have experience juggling multiple responsibilities and planning around competing priorities
Have experience working with a group of children
Embody the character traits we value in our ETHOS - Excellence, Teamwork, Humor, Ownership, and making sure our Scholars are top of mind
Have or will receive a Bachelor’s degree prior to your start date

Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience.

Compensation Range

$65,000—$65,000 USD

Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.