Drama Teacher (Grades 41-8)

Palm Beach Day Academy (PBDA) seeks a full-time Drama Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Candidates for this position should have significant experience teaching drama and theater arts in an upper elementary and middle school environment and are familiar with directing and staging dramatic productions for this age group. In addition, given the importance of our annual musical production on the calendar, candidates should have experience with musical theater. Additional duties during the academic day range from advising students to actively participating in faculty meetings and professional development. 

Candidates should be flexible and include a variety of teaching strategies in and out of the classroom in order to be effective for all types of learners. This may include, but is not limited to: hands-on learning; project-based learning; place-based learning; collaborative activities; content reading; discussion; and technology usage. The best candidates will also demonstrate an ability to successfully collaborate with colleagues across disciplines. Flexibility, creativity, a sense of humor, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to being a strong team member are all critically important.  

A Bachelor’s Degree in Performing Arts, Drama, or Theater, or a closely related discipline is a prerequisite for this position. A minimum of three years teaching experience at the upper elementary or middle school level is preferred, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills. Most importantly, all candidates must possess a passion for working with children in the dramatic arts. 

Palm Beach Day Academy, established in 1921, is an independent coeducational school, serving students from age 2 to Grade 8 on two campuses. The foundation of PBDA’s program is the education of our students in an academically challenging and compassion-rich environment that guides each child toward personal excellence of mind, body, and character. At all levels, our students will be, as our mission states, challenged to excel, empowered to act, and prepared to lead.  

Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and at least three references to [email protected].