Visiting Drama Teacher (part-time)

The Drama Teacher advances The Berkeley School’s mission and vision by working with the Middle School Spanish Teacher and other Middle School faculty members – in the context of weekly performing arts and Spanish classes held from January – March – to prepare eighth-grade students to perform a play, in Spanish, for the community.

This is the job for you if…

you appreciate, understand, and care for middle school students. We believe that all students deserve to feel seen, supported and known and we strive to be the “warm demanders” that they need to take risks, make mistakes, learn, and grow in performance and expression.
you’re knowledgeable, passionate, and curious about the ways that theatrical  practice and performance help middle schoolers develop self-expression, expand their awareness of others, and build community.
you see collaboration with colleagues as essential to your professional growth and fulfillment. You enjoy the autonomy of working with middle-school students in a school setting,  but you can’t imagine doing it in isolation from other like-minded educators.

Hours:

Part-time (2.5 hours per week from January – February 2026 and 5 hours per week in March of 2026, plus  additional 12 hours for dress rehearsals and performances in March).

Job benefits include….

The hourly wage for this position will be between $25.00 and $30.00 per hour.
Working in a positive, diverse, and dynamic environment of caring, curious, and committed colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching and working with middle-school students and teachers to develop and perform plays
Demonstrated understanding of the opportunities, challenges, boundaries, and responsibilities required to  teach middle-school students effectively
Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with students and colleagues through clear communication, positive interactions, and reliable follow-through
Strong communication skills in English (Spanish proficiency is welcome but not required)

A little more about TBS…

Located directly across the bay from San Francisco in a city known internationally for its history of activism, thought leadership, and community-based change, The Berkeley School has been educating East Bay children since 1963. The school’s mission – ignite curious minds, awaken generous hearts, engage a changing world – reflects its founding as a Montessori school and informs its unique, civic-engagement-based educational vision.

TBS teachers and students come together on two beautiful campuses whose connection to local neighborhoods and proximity to public transportation and the University of California campus makes the cultural, educational, and natural resources of Berkeley and the greater Bay Area an integral part of the school’s educational program.

TBS students develop excellent academic and life skills in learning communities that build agency, rooted in two core beliefs: we are interdependent and what we do matters. TBS teachers lead that development by building relationships with and among students, creating culturally responsive learning environments that help students feel seen, supported, and known, and developing curricula and experiences that provide the joyful rigor necessary to help children reach their full potential as scholars, community members, and human beings.

We are committed to human-centered principles that promote effective, inclusive operating practices. We also value the skills, knowledge and experiences that a diverse workforce brings to our school. We are a community of lifelong learners who value social justice and actively participate in civic engagement, and we believe that affirming the cultural histories and identities of all community members is vital to each student’s learning and to our school’s success. If you see this approach as critical to meaningful education, we urge you to apply!

What’s next?

If you’re interested in applying, please submit a cover letter describing your interest in the position and the ways that your professional and personal values and expertise align with our school’s mission and vision, your resumé, and a list of three references to our hiring committee at partsteacher@theberkeleyschool.org. The start date for this position is on or after January 6, 2026.