The Chapin School, an independent K-12 day school for girls located in New York City, seeks a Lower School Drama teacher for students in Kindergarten through Class 3.
Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative Drama Teacher to join our vibrant community. This visionary artist-educator will inspire young students to love and appreciate drama through rich experiences, including ensemble work, storytelling, devising, playmaking, creative movement, literacy-based contexts, and performances.
With a strong foundation in Drama in Education, community-engaged theater, and process drama, the ideal candidate will see drama as a powerful vehicle to cultivate confidence, creativity, and voice through integration across disciplines. Reporting to the Head of Lower School and Head of Lower School Arts, this individual is committed to working collaboratively and flexibly with the Lower School Arts Team, grade teams, and co-curricular teachers, as well as with drama teachers across all three divisions, to ensure student theatrical growth and K-12 alignment.
Responsibilities include directing one annual student production and supporting departmental performances, which will require some flexibility for after-school and weekend events. As an active community member, we seek a colleague who eagerly participates in the life of the Lower School and Chapin, from faculty workshops and committees to school-wide traditions.
Chapin’s Lower School Drama Teacher will be:
