Summer Program Drama Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Drama Teacher - Grades 6-9 - summer

Job Type

Part-time, seasonal

DRAMA TEACHER

Drew School is an independent, urban high school in San Francisco enrolling 300 students in grades 9 through 12. Drew knows and believes in teenagers. We engage each student in a process of intellectual discovery to develop an individual voice, the confidence to express it, and the empathy to understand its impact. Drew combines a student-centered curriculum with a dedicated, passionate faculty committed to best practices in their disciplines, equity and inclusion, social-emotional learning, and differentiated instruction. We believe that teenagers need a safe haven and meaningful relationships to open their minds to possibilities, emphasizing their unique journey of defining success on their own terms. More information about Drew is available on our website : www.drewschool.org.

Position Overview

Drew School seeks a part-time drama teacher for our three-week Summer 2026 session— Monday, June 15 through Thursday, July 2, with no class on Juneteenth (Friday, June 19) or Independence Day (Friday, July 3), for a total of 13 days of instruction. We seek a teacher who has experience directing live theatrical performances for middle or high school students already. We seek an educator who will be a collegial, collaborative, and supportive school community member.

This position requires the successful candidate to teach up to 20 rising 6th through 9th graders, 6 hours per day (9 a.m. to 3 : 45 p.m. with a 45-minute lunch break from 12-12 : 45 p.m). The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Summer Programs to design lesson plans and select or have the students write a one-act play appropriate for rising 6th through 9th grade students to act in and produce. This three-week workshop will culminate in a performance by the students in Drew’s state-of-the-art theater. The production itself has a budget of up to $1,000.

Teaching Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach 1 section of up to 20 students in one summer drama class
• Instructing students in the following areas : analyzing text and character, rehearsing scenes and monologues, playing improv games, exploring verbal and non-verbal modes of communication, and building skills in creativity and collaboration
• Prepare a 3-week lesson plan in consultation with the Director of Summer Programs
• Write a brief (around 350 words) evaluation of each student at the end of the 3-week program
• Maintain high standards of professionalism
• Work in alignment with the mission of Drew School

Requirements :

Desirable Skills and Experience

Ideal Dispositions

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements :

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter telling us about yourself and why you are interested in this position. Pursuant to SB 848, also provide a list of all former school and educational employers, including the school’s or educational organization’s city and state.

Drew School is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to creating an identity-safe school, where all members of the community find opportunities for belonging and growth.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Drew School of San Francisco admits students of every race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin, or handicap to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities of the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, scholarship programs, athletic and other school administered programs.

Salary- $5,200