Anticipated Opening: Upper School Theater Teacher

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Job Description:


SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a teacher who is committed to the ideals and joys
of teaching high school students and who can inspire a love of
learning in their students through the development and application of
thoughtful, meaningful learning experiences for students.

The successful teacher in this role will also understand the value
of working cooperatively and collaboratively with adults in a
team-based setting as well as have the ability to work independently.
We are looking for an educator who embraces a growth mindset for their
own professional development and who can help students to do the same.
Flexibility and a commitment to your own learning are integral to
success working with this age level and in this setting!




ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY OBJECTIVES


Teach four sections of theater/performing arts classes in the
Upper School.

Direct school productions as determined by the Visual Performing
Arts (VPA) Department

Develop units and lessons that support the goals of the WA VPA
Department and the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. program.

Support student learning through project-based, multi-modal
approaches to teaching and learning.

Maintain discipline in accordance with the student handbook and
team and division agreements.

Provide appropriate feedback on student work and in term reports.

Complete grading, comments and progress reports in a timely manner.

Attend required meetings (team, faculty, department, parent).

Serve as the academic and developmental advisor to a small group
of students.

Advise or co-advise two qualifying student activities.





ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES


Maintain classroom and shared spaces as conducive to teaching,
learning, and working.

Maintain daily student attendance and adhere to tardiness procedures.

Attend and participate in school trips.

Maintain mature and age appropriate judgment and boundaries.

Demonstrate a commitment to professional development and
integration of new learning into practice.

Follow accident & illness procedures.

Participate in all safety drills, including fire, lockdown and evacuation.

Represent the school and what it stands for positively at public
events, admissions events, community events, development events,
etc., some of which take place outside of the regular school day and calendar.

Develop and sustain relationships with colleagues that benefit
their students and further one anothers professional growth.

Develop and sustain relationships with parents that support each
student's well-being and increasing autonomy.

Serve as a role model for students and colleagues.

Affirm and defend the dignity and worth of each member of the
community and maintain an environment that fosters respect.

Other duties as assigned by the Division Head and Department Chair.

Participate as a day faculty member in 5 weekends of programming
throughout the school year.







Experience and Skills:


QUALIFICATIONS

Education


Minimum: Bachelors degree in Arts, or Theater, or in Education.

Preferred: Masters degree in Arts, or Theater, or in Education.


Experience


At least 2-3 years experience in teaching in an academic setting preferred.

Scaffolding and differentiation of content and skills, including
executive functions.

Classroom organization and management.

Innovative and project-based curriculum design and pedagogy.

Multicultural curriculum design and pedagogy.

Collaboration with colleagues.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities


Demonstrated ability to prepare cohesive teaching units and daily
lesson plans.

Knowledge of best practices in multicultural curriculum and pedagogy.

Demonstrated skill in working with students and colleagues from
diverse backgrounds.

Ability to apply best practices for integrating technology into
curriculum and pedagogy.

Ability to implement problem-based learning and assessment.

An understanding of the value of working cooperatively and
collaboratively with adults in a team-based setting and the ability
to do so.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to communicate tactfully, thoughtfully, and in modes
appropriate to the audience.

flexibility.

A commitment to ones own learning and professional development





SUPERVISION RECEIVED


Upper School faculty are supervised in curriculum and pedagogy
through the partnership of the VPA Department Chair and the Head of
the Upper School.





PHYSICAL DEMANDS


Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Ability to move throughout the campus during all weather conditions.

Ability to effectively communicate in person and digitally with
faculty, staff, parents, students and external contacts.
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