Job ID: M-CN-3937 - Drama Teacher & Theater Productions

Dipont Huayao Collegiate School Kunshan is seeking a Drama Teacher & Theater Productions to join its diverse, enthusiastic and highly supportive community of teachers, working in a beautifully appointed and state of the art campus for an August/September 2026 start.We are seeking an outstanding Drama Teacher & Theater Productions to join our Performing Arts department. This unique role combines teaching Drama to elementary students (approximately 50% of the timetable) with leading secondary school theater productions (approximately 50%). The successful candidate will inspire a love of performance in younger students while directing high-quality productions that engage, challenge, and showcase the talents of older students.We are looking for a passionate educator and theater practitioner with a strong appreciation of dramatic literature and performance traditions. Experience teaching or directing classical theater, including Shakespeare, is highly desirable, alongside the ability to bring contemporary and diverse theatrical works to life.This is an exciting opportunity to shape a vibrant theater program within a collaborative international school community, supported by excellent facilities and enthusiastic students.The SchoolEstablished in 2020, Dipont Huayao Collegiate School Kunshan is a US Cognia accredited, vibrant and well-resourced bilingual school serving students from pre-nursery through Grade 12 in Kunshan, China. Our 180 faculty members (41% International and 59% Chinese) at Huayao Collegiate School teach approximately 750 students. The school’s vibrant dual language curriculum is informed by the US Common Core, integrates Chinese and American pedagogy, and culminates in Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Most of our graduates attend North American colleges and universities. Our nurturing advisory program symbolizes the importance of student-teacher relationships. The school’s emphasis on student agency is reflected in our robust extra-curricular offerings. We maintain an environment that encourages both individualized learning and collaboration, supporting learners holistically to understand how they can leverage research to effectively learn and lead. Salary and benefits Highly competitive salary levels High quality housing Annual return airfare for employee and dependents Medical insurance for employee and dependents Full tuition support for employees with school-age children About you Bachelor’s degree in Drama, Performing Arts or related fields; Master’s degree preferredStrong expertise in drama Experience teaching drama within a school settingExcellent subject knowledge and a passion for theater and performanceExperience teaching or directing classical theater, including Shakespeare, is highly desirableDemonstrated interest in student development and optimism for students’ ability to learn and grow Ability to learn and apply local Chinese educational standards as well as new technologies-Interest in and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion Ability to collaborate, establish rapport and communicate in a Dual Language Immersion environment To submit an application, please click here. For further information, please contact emily.wang@dipont.com. School website: https://www.dipont-hc.com/*We are committed to a thorough and complete check of the credentials of all those employed to work with children in our organization.