Theater/Drama Teacher (Grades 5-8)

Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/Art
Date Posted:
9/12/2023
Location:
West Ridge Academy
Date Available:
09/18/2023
Theater/Drama Teacher (Grades 5-8)
Position Purpose: Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' knowledge, skills abilities in the subject of Theater Arts and Drama.
Essential Functions

• Develops and administers a Theater/Drama education curriculum consistent with West Ridge Academy goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment that reflect understanding of theatre content knowledge, pedagogical content knowledge, diverse learning styles, assessment strategies and culturally responsive teaching.
• Works with students and others to prepare materials for inclusion in theater productions, contests, etc.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

Additional Duties: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and/or the Executive Director
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment Uses standard office equipment such as Apple iPad, Apple iPod, personal computers, printer, copy machines, and telephone.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of the core essentials to Theater/Drama including components, learning strategies and activities.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Works in standard office and school building environments.
Qualifications Profile

• Certification/License:
• Colorado State Certification as a theater arts teacher.

Education

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Master's Degree in related area preferred.

Experience Successful prior theater arts/drama experience a plus.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary: $42,025 - $65,000