Middle and Upper School Theatre Teacher

Summary: 

Duchesne Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Theatre Teacher for our Middle and Upper School students. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in theatre arts, experience in PK-12th grade environments (preferably in independent schools), and can demonstrate a commitment to fostering a love for the performing arts. Led by the Goals and Criteria of the Society of the Sacred Heart, this role involves teaching theatre classes, directing school productions, and collaborating with other faculty members to integrate the arts into the broader curriculum. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Teach a variety of theater courses in the Middle and Upper School. 
• Teach at least one section of our Advanced Theatre production class. Select a show for the class to produce and create a schedule to rehearse during class and after school. Work with the Fine Arts director to identify the technical and design needs for production. Supervise rehearsals and performances and provide feedback and assessment to the students throughout the process.  
• Direct, attend, facilitate, and participate in concerts, plays, and general Fine Arts productions. 
• Schedule and lead rehearsals, as appropriate, in preparation for performances. 
• Plan, organize, and lead activities designed to promote academic, social, and emotional development in a supportive and engaging learning environment. 
• Create an emotionally responsive, caring, positive, and accepting environment supportive of the individual development of each child and family. 
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests. 
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required. 
• Evaluate each student’s growth and performance. 
• Provide constructive feedback to parents. 
• Prepare and distribute report cards online.? 

Minimum Education/Prior Experience/Qualifications Required 

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Fine Arts or equivalent arts training in lieu of a Fine Arts degree.  
• Ability and willingness to work outside of regular school hours to participate in rehearsals and performances. 
• State Teaching Certificate is a plus 
• High level of competency in technology 
• Experience in a PreK – 12 environments, preferably in independent schools 

Core Competencies: 

• Excellent communication skills. 
• Ability to maintain accurate records. 
• Treat parents as partners in their child’s education. 
• Strong people skills to be empathetic to children’s and parents’ needs. 

Upon Hiring 

• Successful completion of criminal offenders’ record information and sexual offender registry checks. 
• Successful completion of CMG Safe Environment Training. 
• Current CPR certification.  

Essential Expectations 

All faculty and staff members at Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart are expected and required to do the following:  

• Overtly support and act in accordance with the Goals and Criteria of the Society of the Sacred Heart; this expectation includes attendance at and applicable participation in faith-based practices.  
• Foster a safe, predictable, and supportive environment.  
• Interact with colleagues in a respectful and collegial manner that contributes to a healthy school culture.  
• Demonstrate appropriate planning and preparation and fulfill routine responsibilities in a thoughtful and timely manner.  
• Uphold professional standards of personal presentation, professional courtesy, discretion, punctuality and attendance at all required meetings and events.  
• Appropriately carry out specific duties as determined by the Head of School and/or supervisor.  
• Maintain professional credentials and complete required training. Participate in and provide documentation for at least one professional development opportunity per year in addition to those required and provided by the school.  
• Respect the confidentiality of the school, its employees, students, and families.  
• Comply with the policies and procedures as articulated in the faculty and staff handbook.  
• Authentically engage in the school’s self-reflection process that requires written goals and measured progress towards them. 

Nothing in this Job Description restricts Duchesne’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. This position is at will, which means that either the employee or Duchesne may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice and for any reason or no reason. 

Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (gender), age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.