Theater and Film Teacher

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment firm, is currently seeking a Theater and Film Teacher for for the 2026-2027 school year at an independent school in Dallas, TX.

About CS&A:
Our free job placement service connects educators with independent and private schools that align with their specific needs and qualifications. By getting to know each candidate personally, we match them with the right opportunities—saving time and ensuring the best match. Our mission is to help educators find roles where they can truly thrive. We have positions nationwide and internationally.

Responsibilities:
• Design curriculum and teach sections of Technical Theater, Acting, and/or Film for upper school students.
• Direct school theater productions which may include overseeing selection, casting, rehearsals, and performance.
• Oversee technical elements of theatrical productions, including lighting, sound, projections, and basic stage operations.
• Train and mentor student staff for theatrical productions.
• Serve as an advisor for students ensuring student success.
• Assess students’ artistic, academic, and social development through ongoing observation, written evaluations, and performance-based assessments.
• Ensure the safe and smooth operation of the performing arts spaces.
• Collaborate with colleagues, administrators, and arts staff to support school programs.
• Communicate student progress and behavior to parents and guardians.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and school events.
• Oversee annual budget ensuring strategic allocation of resources.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Theater, Education, or related required. Master's degree preferred.
• Ability to teach both Theater and Film strongly preferred.
• Creative mindset when developing curriculum for Theater, Technical Theater, and Film courses.
• Experience creating and teaching choreography for K-12 students.
• Experience working with students in grades K-12.
• Extensive knowledge of theater, technical theater, and film.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Potential Benefits: Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

💵 Competitive pay
🧠 Professional Development Opportunities
✏️ Classroom Resources
🏥 Medical, dental and vision insurance
😃 401(k) plan – Employer match
⛱️ Paid holidays, vacation and personal time
🏠 Housing (boarding schools only)

Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.