Theatre/Dance Teacherexpired
Emery/Weiner School
United States, Houston
Posted on: Feb. 14, 2021
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Description:
The Emery/Weiner School seeks a dynamic, innovative, and collegial Theatre/Dance Teacher to join our collaborative faculty. Responsibilities include teaching sections of Middle School Theatre, Middle & Upper School Dance, and Directing/Choreographing two Middle School productions per year. Position may also participate in advisory, student life, and chaperoning duties according to the experience of the candidate and needs of the school. A strong candidate will be an experienced arts professional with a background in teaching and/or working with young people, and a desire to teach in a progressive, student-centered independent school that values innovative pedagogy and experiential education. An outstanding candidate should be able to demonstrate a track record of innovation, flexibility, collegiality, and student success.
This position requires a professional who:
· Is passionate about teaching Theatre Arts and Dance at both the Middle and Upper School levels, and fostering creativity and a love for the arts in all students.
· Is comfortable collaboratively leading a creative team in mounting high quality theatrical productions.
· Is passionate about building new artistic opportunities and growing existing programs.
· Thrives on a collaborative team which works closely throughout the year to create and facilitate artistic experiences, both in the department and the school community at large.
· Has strong rapport with young people; is able to engage with students in ways that are affirming and encouraging, and encourage participation and growth in extra-curricular programs
· Exhibits a growth mindset and continually seeks to improve the way she or he operates.
· Embraces classroom technology integration as a tool for learning.
· Continues to explore their own artistic practice.
Responsibilities Include:
· Teaching a full curricular load of Theatre Arts and Dance classes,
· Assessing students’ artistic, academic, and social development,
· Providing consistent oral and written communication to students and families,
· Collaboratively creating and communicating rehearsal and production scheduling for extra-curricular Middle School Theatre program,
· Overseeing a wide range of production elements, and working with a dedicated production team to mount two shows per year,
· Serving as advisor to a small cohort of students,
· Collaborative work on grade-level, department, and interdisciplinary faculty teams,
· Extended after-school, evening, and weekend hours facilitating and conducting rehearsals
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre/Dance, Arts Education, or related field
Comfort with innovative and forward-thinking approaches to instruction
Previous experience directing and choreographing
Experience in professional theatre settings
A strong a commitment to professional growth
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree in Theatre/Dance, Arts Education, or related field
Experience teaching in independent schools
Interested applicants should send cover letter and resume to [email protected].
DURATION
August 1, 2021 -
Application Deadline:
May 31, 2021
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Education/Teaching/Coaching
Job Location:
United States,
Houston
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