CEMS Drama Director

ServingSchools; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

ServingSchools in Elizabeth, NJ seeks a dedicated middle school theater teacher to provide a safe, encouraging atmosphere where students can learn about the theater and gain public speaking experience.

You will teach theater concepts, interpret literature and music, develop stage presence, help with set-building, and support student wellbeing and safety while collaborating with the Middle School Administration Team. This twelve-month role follows Cape Elizabeth Education Association guidelines.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid State of Maine Criminal History Records Check Approval.
• Hold a valid State of Maine Criminal History Records Check Approval.

Responsibilities

• Teaching about the theater and working as a team with colleagues.
• Help students interpret and understand the written word as well as music, stage presence and how to project.
• Build and move sets and support student wellbeing and safety.

Skills

Maine criminal history check

Theater appreciation

experience with theater

enthusiasm

commitment

patience

understanding of school culture

ability to work with age group

Job description

• Hold a valid State of Maine Criminal History Records Check Approval.
• Hold an appreciation of the theater, some experience, enthusiasm, commitment, patience, and an understanding of the school culture as well as the ability to work with the age group.

• Hold a valid State of Maine Criminal History Records Check Approval.
• Hold an appreciation of the theater, some experience, enthusiasm, commitment, patience, and an understanding of the school culture as well as the ability to work with the age group.

REPORTS TO: Middle School Administration Team

SUPERVISES: Students interested in participating in the spring musical. This includes actors, tech/stage crews and volunteer parents/guardians. 75 to 80 students participate in the spring musical.

Job Goal

To provide a safe and encouraging atmosphere where students can learn about the theater. In addition, providing valuable experience and exposure to public speaking/performing.

Professional Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, teaching about the theater, working as a team, helping students to interpret and understand the written word as well as music, stage presence and how to project, building and moving sets, appreciating each other and student well being and safety.

Terms Of Employment

Twelve months per year with compensation in accordance with the fee structure of the negotiated Cape Elizabeth Education Association agreement.

Evaluation

The basis of the evaluation will be the extent to which the performance responsibilities of the job are successfully handled and the extent to which yearly action plans and job goals are met. The middle school administration will perform the evaluation.

Note

The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.