Middle School Theater Teacher

3 weeks ago

New York, United States BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

Middle School Theater Teacher

Bronx Charter School for the Arts (Bronx Arts) is a public K-8 charter school founded on the principle that a rich and vibrant background in the arts is a key component of achieving academic excellence. We strive to serve as a model that encourages creativity and innovation in the classroom and inspires students to develop the intellectual and personal fortitude to realize their dreams.


OPPORTUNITY SUMMARY

BRONX ARTS seeks a Middle School Theater Teacher responsible for promoting a positive school culture. The Theater Teacher will work with the students, families and school leadership to ensure that the high expectations we have for our students are maintained in their classroom and use their knowledge of the development of young children, in ways which young children learn. All teachers are expected to support the social, emotional and cognitive development of young children.

Requirements:


  • Design and execute an age appropriate, sequentially developed, standards based, culturally responsive theater arts curriculum for grades six-eight.
  • Introduce students to a combination of age appropriate elements of acting, playwriting/ playmaking, technical theater and design, directing, and theater literacy.
  • Develop and/or utilize rubrics to assess and record students’ learning and growth.
  • Partner with community and cultural organizations in order to help students interact with professionals in the field, make real world connections and increase awareness of careers in theater arts.
  • Collaboratively plan and rehearse students for at least two annual performances.
  • Make meaningful connections through theater to academic content when content naturally aligns.
  • Maintain school structures by enforcing school and class rules.
  • Differentiate instruction for students with special needs.
  • Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment, implementing the practices of Responsive Classroom.
  • Create and maintain strong relationships with students and families.
  • Actively participate in team meetings, collaborative planning, and professional development, including an annual summer institute.
  • Accept ultimate responsibility for the progress of his or her students, and work to actively overcome setback.
  • Presents as a consummate professional in regards to punctuality, attendance, and integrity.
  • Actively seeks out feedback from leadership and colleagues and uses it to improve performance.
  • Perform any other duties as may be required by administration.

On-going Development

  • Actively works to improve his or her own practice in order to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary for excellent instruction and to generally increase his or her effectiveness in the organization.
  • Actively strives to embody the operating principles in his or her work.
  • Operates according to the professional standards of the school, which are defined in detail within the schools’ staff policies and procedures handbook.
  • Takes responsibility for the success of the organization by maximizing all opportunities to further the mission of the organization within the school, broader Hunts Point, and New York City communities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Theater Arts Education, Musical Theater or Theater. Master’s degree and NYS Teaching certification in a related field, preferred.
  • The ability to create a classroom environment where students feel safe, supported, and challenged.
  • Passion and commitment to teaching students in underserved areas and to closing the achievement gap.
  • Relentless drive to set and achieve ambitious goals.
  • Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
  • Growth mindset and ability to use feedback to improve practice.
  • Experience teaching in underserved areas a plus.
  • At least two years of teaching experience. Full time teaching preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

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