The Chapin School, an independent K-12 day school for girls located in New York City, seeks a student-centered, collaborative, and innovative educator to serve as a part-time Theater Teacher.
All candidates are encouraged to be familiar with Chapin’s website, mission and commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion.
Job Overview:
The part-time Upper School Drama Teacher, as a member of the Upper School Arts Department, will teach the Class 8 Interarts Drama, Class 9 Interarts (Fall and Winter), and Class 9 Public Speaking (Spring) classes, meeting daily from 12:00 - 12:45.
The InterArts program is an interdisciplinary collaboration for Visual Art, Dance, Drama, and Music that provides a conceptual foundation for all future arts electives. By exploring historical contexts and hands-on creation, students develop a shared artistic vocabulary while learning to think critically and embrace creative risks. In the Drama sequence specifically, students engage with theatrical production and performance by analyzing contemporary literature, designing renderings, and devising original ensemble works.
Chapin’s next Upper School Drama Teacher will be:
A teacher with a demonstrated commitment to innovation and interdisciplinary curriculum development who…
Structures engaging, creative curricular approaches to literary texts, movements, and units.
Develops assessments that foster independent critical thinking and excitement about theater.
A student-centered educator who values each student’s voice, experience, and history, and who…
Creates a safe and joyful learning environment that promotes creativity, empathy, and self-expression.
Empowers students to take risks, explore their passions, and develop a growth mindset.
