Sabbatical Replacement Theater Teacher & Director (1 year) Job at St. Mark's School, Southborough, MA

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  • St. Mark's School
  • Southborough, MA

Job Description

Position Title: Sabbatical Replacement Theater Teacher & Director (1 year)

Start Date: August 2026
Contract Type: One-year, 10-month appointment
School Type: Boarding
Schedule: Full-Time or Part-Time

Inspire creativity, collaboration, and confidence through theater while guiding students as artists, performers, and storytellers.

Why Join Us

At St. Mark's, the arts play a vital role in helping students explore creativity, collaboration, and self-expression. We are seeking a Theater Teacher & Director to serve as a one-year sabbatical replacement, bringing energy, flexibility, and enthusiasm to a dynamic theater program.

Teaching at St. Mark's extends well beyond the classroom. Faculty members serve as advisors, coaches, mentors, and collaborators, supporting students as they grow artistically, intellectually, and personally. Our community thrives on connection and shared purpose, and we are looking for an educator who is excited to engage fully in the life of a residential school while contributing meaningfully to the performing arts.

What You'll Do

You will be a teacher, director, mentor, and co-creator of artistic experiences. Your responsibilities will include:

Teaching

  • Teaching theater courses ranging from introductory to advanced acting
  • Teaching a semester-long improvisation course
  • Teaching an additional semester-long performing arts elective, which may include options such as:
    • Filmmaking
    • Playwriting
    • Shakespeare
    • Musical Theater
    • Scenic Design
    • Public Speaking

Course offerings may shift based on the background and strengths of the successful candidate.

There may also be opportunities to teach a course in another academic department, such as English, depending on qualifications and school needs.

Directing & Production

  • Selecting plays in consultation with the arts department
  • Directing the Fall Play; cast student performers and oversee all rehearsals and performances for the production (November 12–14, 2026).
  • Directing the Winter Play; cast student performers and oversee all rehearsals and performances for the production (February 25–27, 2027).
  • Overseeing or coordinating scenic design, lighting and sound design, and production logistics

Some technical and production responsibilities may be supported by part-time staff, depending on the scope of the production.

Student-Directed Musical

  • Serving as a producer and advisor for the student-directed musical
  • Supporting student leadership while ensuring a safe, organized, and successful production process

Community Engagement

  • Participating fully in school life, including advising, evening residential duties, and other community responsibilities, as appropriate to the role's full- or part-time structure

What We're Looking For

  • A bachelor's degree in Theater, Performing Arts, Education, or a related field
  • Experience teaching theater and directing productions at the secondary or collegiate level
  • The ability to work collaboratively with students and colleagues
  • Flexibility, creativity, and a student-centered approach to teaching and directing
  • Interest in interdisciplinary teaching or additional performing arts disciplines is a plus

Why You'll Love It Here

  • A warm, close-knit community of students and colleagues
  • Opportunities to make a meaningful impact through both classroom teaching and theatrical production
  • Access to campus facilities and performance spaces
  • A collaborative arts department that values creativity and innovation
  • Daily opportunities to mentor students and support their artistic growth

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary Range (Full-Time): $40,000–$80,000
  • Compensation is commensurate with experience
  • Housing may be available for this position

About St. Mark's School

St. Mark's School is a coeducational boarding and day high school serving approximately 375 students in grades 9–12. Located in Southborough, Massachusetts, 22 miles west of Boston, the school has been committed since 1865 to fostering intellectual curiosity, character development, and a strong sense of community.

St. Mark's is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Part time, Shift work, Afternoon shift,

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