Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running a large, fast-growing, and high-performing network of public charter schools takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike. We are growing fast in New York and expanding to Florida, and we would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through our doors a fair shot at reaching his or her potential.
About the Role
The Senior Specialist, Theater leads the design, refinement, and execution of a multi-year K–12 theater program across the Success Academy network. Reporting to the Program Manager, Theater, this role owns the development of rigorous instructional materials and the operational execution of large-scale performing arts events. Working closely with school-based leads, teachers, and Talent Acquisition, the Senior Specialist ensures curriculum fidelity and elevates the bar for performing arts education to drive broader Network-wide academic and artistic excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Design Rigorous Curricula: Conceptualize, write, and refine a culturally relevant K–12 theater curriculum aligned with National Core Arts Standards, producing complete unit and lesson packages.
Coach Teachers and Monitor Quality: Observe classrooms alongside Scholar Talent Leads, analyze scholar work, and deliver actionable feedback to elevate teaching practices and ensure instructional fidelity.
Execute Network Events: Manage logistics, rehearsal schedules, staging, and material tracking to execute network-wide, large-scale performing arts events.
Facilitate Professional Development: Co-lead content and pedagogy training sessions with the Program Manager to upskill Theater educators across the network.
Support Hiring and Talent Growth: Partner with Talent Acquisition to screen, interview, and onboard top-tier performing arts educators while advising school leaders on teacher growth.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (B.F.A. or B.A.) in Theater or a related performing arts discipline.
Proven track record as a successful theater educator with demonstrated experience building high-performing arts programs.
Foundational proficiency across acting, dance, music, or technical theater, paired with an eagerness to expand multidisciplinary knowledge.
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, possession of a valid driver’s license, and willingness to support occasional weekend events.
Competencies
Pedagogical Expertise: Translates progressive theatrical concepts into structured, high-impact instructional materials suitable for K–12 scholars.
Operational Excellence: Organizes complex event logistics, production schedules, and material tracking systems with precision and meticulous attention to detail.
Feedback Agility: Actively seeks, internalizes, and acts upon direct feedback to drive rapid, continuous program improvements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Builds strong working relationships across school leadership, faculty, and network operational teams to align on shared goals.
Compensation, Benefits & Perks
At Success Academy, we invest boldly in our Network team with a comprehensive package designed to support your health, financial future, and overall well-being:
Day-One Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting your first day (SA covers 82% of our core medical plan), plus a free One Medical membership and confidential mental health support via EAP/Talkspace.
Financial Security: 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match, up to $2,400/year in employer HSA contributions, employer-paid life/disability insurance, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility.
Time to Recharge: Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
Perks & Stipends: A $50/month cellphone stipend ($600/year), pre-tax commuter benefits, backup family care, and performance-based earning incentives.
This is a hybrid position based in our NYC Financial District office, requiring in-office presence Tuesday through Thursday with remote work on Mondays and Fridays, as well as flexibility to work event schedules (including weekends) as needed.
Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. This position is not bonus eligible.
Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.
Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Theater or a related performing arts discipline
- Proven experience as a successful theater educator
- Demonstrated experience building high-performing arts programs
- Foundational proficiency across acting, dance, music, or technical theater
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
- Valid driver's license
- Willingness to support occasional weekend events
Success Academy Charter Schools Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Affordable Benefits — Health coverage is considered affordable, with the employer paying a large share of medical premiums and offering multiple plan choices with HSA/FSA options. Employer HSA contributions and day-one eligibility in postings further support lower out-of-pocket costs.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid childcare leave for primary caregivers, adoption reimbursement, backup child care, and school lottery preference for employees’ children are highlighted. These offerings add tangible family-friendly value alongside core medical and retirement benefits.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Recruiting materials emphasize significant annual increases, performance incentives, and faster advancement pathways than traditional districts. Some roles also reference year-end bonuses that can accelerate early-career earnings.
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What We Do
Since 2006, Success Academy has tackled educational inequities head-on by providing exceptional public education for 20,000 K-12 students in New York City. Our network of over 50 free public charter schools is looking for diverse, ambitious, talented people like you to join our team! Starting on your first day, you’ll receive world-class training and mentorship while working in a collaborative environment with passionate colleagues. As part of the Success Academy team, you will have ample growth opportunities within our network — including leadership roles. Success Academy is seeking candidates from all majors and backgrounds. All interviews are virtual, and a degree in Education is not required to teach. If you graduated or will be graduating with a bachelor's degree between Dec 2023 and Dec 2024, we encourage you to apply! We encourage you to look at our current openings and consider applying.
