Bring Stories to Life. Inspire Creativity. Build Confidence.
Nakoda Elementary School is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Drama Teacher to lead an exciting Kindergarten–Grade 5 performing arts program unlike any other.
This is an opportunity to help build a vibrant school-wide arts program where drama, music, movement, storytelling, puppetry, and Stoney Nakoda culture come together to inspire imagination, strengthen literacy, and develop confident young learners.
If you believe every child deserves the opportunity to perform, create, imagine, and find their voice, we would love to hear from you.
About Nakoda Elementary School
Nakoda Elementary School is part of the Stoney Education Authority and serves Preschool through Grade 5 students in a welcoming, student-centred learning community.
Our school is committed to:
- High-quality literacy and numeracy instruction
- Land-based and outdoor learning
- Honouring Stoney Nakoda language and culture
- Building strong relationships with students, families, and community
- Creating engaging, joyful learning experiences for every child
About the Role
As our Drama Teacher, you will design and deliver a comprehensive performing arts program that grows with students from Kindergarten through Grade 5.
Rather than focusing solely on theatrical productions, the program emphasizes creativity, communication, collaboration, and confidence through developmentally appropriate experiences.
Kindergarten–Grade 2
Young learners explore drama through:
- Dramatic play
- Puppetry
- Singing and music
- Rhythm and movement
- Storytelling
- Readers Theatre
- Character exploration
- Oral language development
Grades 3–5
Older students expand their skills through:
- Acting and improvisation
- Playbuilding
- Script writing
- Theatre production
- Vocal performance
- Sound design
- Movement and choreography
- Leadership in performance
Throughout every grade, students experience opportunities to connect learning with Stoney Nakoda storytelling traditions, seasonal teachings, outdoor learning, and Indigenous ways of knowing, developed respectfully in collaboration with Elders and community members.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Deliver engaging Kindergarten–Grade 5 drama instruction.
- Integrate music, rhythm, movement, puppetry, and storytelling into lessons.
- Foster creativity, confidence, collaboration, and communication.
- Support literacy development through dramatic expression and oral language.
- Plan age-appropriate performances and celebrations throughout the school year.
- Organize signature school events, including performances and drama showcases.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to connect drama with literacy, social studies, science, and other curricular areas.
- Work collaboratively with Educational Assistants, school staff, Elders, and community members.
- Create an inclusive, safe, and encouraging learning environment where every student feels successful.
Qualifications
Applicants should possess:
- Alberta Teacher Certification (or eligibility for certification).
- A passion for drama, theatre, music, or performing arts education.
- Strong classroom management and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
- A collaborative and creative approach to teaching.
The following would be considered strong assets:
- Theatre or drama education experience
- Music or vocal instruction
- Puppetry
- Dance or movement education
- Indigenous education experience
- Outdoor education
- Readers Theatre and literacy integration
- Production, directing, or stage management experience
What We Offer
Joining Nakoda Elementary School means becoming part of a collaborative team that values innovation, creativity, and student success.
We offer:
- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
- Comprehensive employer-paid health and dental benefits
- Employer matching pension plan
- Professional learning and leadership opportunities
- Supportive school administration and collaborative staff
- The opportunity to build and lead an innovative elementary drama program from the ground up
Why This Position is Special
This is more than a teaching assignment—it is an opportunity to shape a signature performing arts program that will become part of the identity of Nakoda Elementary School.
You will inspire children to tell stories, build confidence, strengthen literacy, celebrate culture, and discover the joy of creative expression.
If you are passionate about helping young people find their voice through the performing arts, we encourage you to apply.
Join us in creating a school where every child has the opportunity to imagine, create, perform, and belong.
