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Theatre/Dance TeacherexpiredEmery/Weiner School
United States, Houston |
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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