Fort Bend Christian Academy is accepting applications from qualified candidates for the MS Drama Teacher for the 2026-27 academic year. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching theater, producing, and/or directing theater arts or theatrical productions. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching and discipling young adults in secondary education. The MS Drama Teacher will work closely with the Director of Fine Arts and report to the Head of Middle School.
Essential Job qualifications and requirements
Personal Belief & Behavior
- Be a mature Christian who affirms Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, supports the school’s Doctrinal Statement and Statement on Marriage, Gender, and Sexuality, and lives a lifestyle consistent with these statements and with Chapter 1 of the FBCA Employee Handbook (Declaration of Values).
- Participate regularly in worship at a Christian church (Hebrews 10:25) whose doctrine and beliefs are not contrary to FBCA’s Doctrinal Statement.
- Articulate a biblically centered philosophy of Christian education.
- Demonstrate a willingness to mentor students and serve as a positive Christian role model to all in the FBCA community (I Timothy 4:12, Luke 6:40).
- Understand and commit to FBCA’s educational objectives, religious mission, and philosophy of education.
- Possess the knowledge and ability to convey Christian beliefs, teachings, and values aligned with the school’s Doctrinal Statement, supporting students in the development and maturity of their Christian faith.
- Enjoy working with young people.
Professional
- Hold at minimum a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the subject taught or a closely related field as approved by the division administration; graduate degrees are preferred. Knowledge of stagecraft and choreography, an advanced degree, and connections in the greater Houston metro area theater community will be considered a plus.
- Demonstrate appropriate subject-matter knowledge and effectiveness in teaching while maintaining appropriate classroom discipline.
- Possess the biblical knowledge needed to integrate Scripture into all subjects, imparting both biblical literacy and Christian faith to students.
- Commit to the mission and values of Fort Bend Christian Academy.
- Pursue continuous professional growth and development.
Individual Practices, Skills & Abilities
- Work closely with the Director of Fine Arts and the Head of Middle School to articulate a vision and direction for the Middle School Theater program.
- Direct and supervise the Middle School Musical.
- Direct and supervise the JTF Performance and travel.
- Teach Middle School classes, including but not limited to Musical Theater, Theater, and Praise and Worship.
- Work closely as needed with the Head of Middle School on special chapels and other programming, such as 8th grade retreat.
- Teach, supervise, direct, and evaluate students in grade(s) and subject(s) as defined by the administration in a manner consistent with a Christian education and the philosophies of Fort Bend Christian Academy.
- Model and promote exceptional academic instruction and learning.
- Facilitate and maintain a safe classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Stimulate higher-level reasoning and critical thinking among students in the classroom.
- Maintain communication with students and parents in a timely and professional manner.
- Be available to help outside of the classroom, such as the Middle School fall musical.
Pay: $59,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
