Middle School Theater Teacher and Director

• Teach theater classes to Grades 5-8
• public speaking coaching in Grade 4
• direct and produce student theater productions
• collaborate with colleagues to design experiences for students
• communicate and partner with parents and grade-level teams
• Design, articulate, and implement Middle School Theater Program program for a range of learners in Grades 5-8
• Teach drama classes in for Grades 5 and 6 focusing on monologues and scene work
• fall semester theater elective for Grades 7 and 8 culminating in a play in January
• and a semester-long spring musical for the whole Grade 8 class with performances in early June
• Lead the Grade 8 spring musical capstone project and team as the producer and director
• Provide public speaking coaching for Grade 4 students for “VIP” presentations throughout the year
• Prepare students for special event performances (e.g. assemblies, open house, community events)
• Design lessons that model creativity, collaboration, communication and critical thinking
• Draw on multiple genres and a wide range of cultures to guide instruction
• Identify materials, resources, and technology needs for program
• Include use of appropriate technology tools and resources for instruction
• Create and update class web pages
• Communicate with parents about the Middle School theater program
• Attend collaborative discussions and sharing of student concerns
• Actively participate in division meetings, admissions, and other school events
• Pursue relevant opportunities for professional growth and development
• Evaluate students on a trimester and/or semester schedule with written report cards
• Supervise students in other venues such as recess, lunch, field trips, outdoor education, etc.
• Participate in an outdoor education trip for 3-4 nights (additional stipend paid)
• Provide 1:1/small-group student learning support during flex time and other parts of the school day
• Perform other duties consistent with the above responsibilities

Master’s in Theater Education or a related field preferred, or equivalent in teaching experience (7 or more years strongly preferred)

additional stipend paid for outdoor education trip