Upper School Drama Teacher

Trevor Day School • Full-time • New York, New York, United States • 20h ago

Trevor Day School is seeking candidates for an Upper School Drama Teacher for the 2026–27 academic year. This is a leave replacement for the spring semester. Candidates should be prepared to teach classes for grades 9 through 12, nurturing creativity while providing instruction in a variety of acting techniques. They should have a strong desire to work with a diverse student body and faculty in an open and collaborative environment. Trevor teachers are expected to participate actively in the daily life of the school.

Trevor aims to foster a lifelong sense of wonder about the artistic mediums of dance and theatre arts. The faculty collaborates with students in creating and sustaining a safe, inclusive community. In developing an open environment, students are encouraged to engage actively in the creative process while developing the necessary skills for each discipline. Risk-taking and play are central to our study. We strive to educate each student for artistic excellence.

Responsibilities include:

Teach foundational acting classes (Basic Drama for 9th grade, Drama II for 10th grade, Junior/Senior Drama).
Teach a Public Speaking course.
Support seniors who are giving graduation speeches.
Support students preparing public remarks for other school-related events.
Collaborate and develop curriculum with colleagues.
Use drama history to present a diversity of perspectives.
Maintain current knowledge of acting techniques through professional development.
Participate in the life of the school by attending assemblies, student presentations, and performances.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required; Bachelor of Fine Arts from an acting conservatory or specialized acting training preferred.
Master of Arts or Master of Fine Arts preferred.
Four years of teaching experience preferred.
Experience working in a performing arts organization, school, or educational setting.
Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of acting training methods.
Proficiency in using technology to enhance classroom learning.
Proven ability to form strong, professional relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
A growth mindset and lifelong dedication to learning.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The full-time annual salary range for this position is $60,000–$110,000 as per the school’s salary scale. When extending an offer for employment, Trevor Day School bases the salary upon several factors that include (but are not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education, training, key skills, and peer salary equity. The school also offers a competitive benefits package.

About Trevor Day School

Trevor Day School (www.trevor.org) is a preschool through 12th grade coeducational, independent school in Manhattan serving approximately 750 students. Trevor Day School educates college-bound students to achieve academic and personal excellence in an inquiry-driven, idea-rich community. Trevor celebrates diversity of thought, experiences, and culture; promotes compassion, collaboration, courage, and creativity; and develops in children a recognition of their own unique potential as lifelong learners and leaders who act as responsible global citizens.

Trevor Day School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our community.