About Success Academy Charter Schools

Success Academy is a high-achieving, leading-edge network of 47 K-12 public charter schools serving over 20,000 scholars  throughout New York City.  We are redefining what's possible in public education. 

Success Academy welcomes candidates from all backgrounds who understand that the work we do is important, and are looking for a career where they can swiftly build a professional skill set while being challenged, supported, and valued.

At Success, non- academic subjects aren’t ‘extra’ but essential. Scholar Talent and electives serve as critical, creative outlets for scholars to explore and develop their passions and talents in athletics, chess, debate and visual and performing arts.  We expect Scholar Talent teachers to be masters of their craft and share their passion, talent and experience in the classroom.

We are looking for a results-driven Theater Teacher to join our community.

In this role, you will:

• Build a classroom culture in which scholars develop a love of theater

• Collaborate with Theater Teachers across the network to build a world-class theater program while investing the community in the vital role of the arts in education

• Engage in training with school leaders and benefitting from targeted, in-the-moment feedback on instruction, accelerating learning and growth with unparalleled support

• Engage students with a repertoire that is relevant to their lives and interests

• Design and executing professional-quality performance opportunities for all scholars

We invite you to apply if you:

• Achieved outstanding academic results

• Have professional training in a rigorous theater program or extensive professional performance credit;

• Have a passion about theater and learning and for working with children and implementing effective theater instruction

• Set ambitious goals for yourself and others, and are not afraid of putting in the hard work it takes to achieve them

• Have confidence and presence -- You enjoy taking the lead and inspiring others with your passion and commitment

• Enjoy collaborating with others (i.e., playing on an athletics team, or in a band or orchestra)

• Have leadership experience (i.e. leadership position on a club or team; experience overseeing/managing people or organizing activities)

• Pay strong attention to detail, and have experience juggling multiple responsibilities and planning around competing priorities

• Have experience working with a group of children

• Embody the character traits we value in our ETHOS - Excellence, Teamwork, Humor, Ownership, and making sure our Scholars are top of mind