Secondary Theatre Arts Teacher 870-Lincoln

Kansas City Public Schools; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education seeks a passionate Secondary Theatre Arts Teacher to inspire creativity and artistic expression in students. This role focuses on teaching both introductory and advanced theatre courses, fostering a recognized theatre program, and producing engaging theatrical productions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in various theatre disciplines, from acting to technical theatre, and will utilize innovative teaching methods to enhance student learning. Join a supportive environment where your contributions can significantly impact the next generation of artists and performers.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Voluntary Retirement Savings Plans

Qualifications

• Proven mastery of superior instruction in secondary theatre.
• Ability to establish a state/nationally recognized theatre program.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory and advanced Theatre Arts courses in secondary grades.
• Produce theatrical productions and provide extensive project-based instruction.

Skills

Theatre Instruction

Directing

Improvisation

Costume Design

Set Design

Technical Theatre

Acting

Theatre History

Theatre Appreciation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education

Missouri State Certification in Speech/Theatre

Masters or MFA in Theatre Arts

Job description

Secondary Theatre Arts Teacher 870-Lincoln

Pay: Competitive

Employment type: Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 8329 KANSAS CITY MISSOURI SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Title: Secondary Theatre Arts Teacher – Paseo Academy

Job Title Code: 00870

Salary Grade: (see teacher salary schedule)

Department: Curriculum and Instruction

Reports To: Principal or Designee

FLSA Status: Exempt

Date Prepared: February 2015

PURPOSE OF JOB: Teach introductory and advanced Theatre Arts courses in secondary grades.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Proven mastery of superior instruction in secondary grade introduction to theatre, advanced theatre, directing, improvisation, makeup, costume design, props construction, set design, technical theatre, acting, theatre history, theatre appreciation.
• Ability to establish a state/nationally recognized theatre program.
• Produce theatrical productions (plays, musicals, one acts, and student produced/directed productions) both during the scheduled day and extra/co-curricular.
• Superior knowledge of safety standards and procedures in all theatre practices.
• Provide extensive project-based, inquiry-driven, theatre arts instruction based upon KCMSD Theatre Arts curriculum.
• Provide best practice instruction through the use of a wide variety of technologies, educational resources, multimedia, and others.
• Prepare course learning targets for instruction and student achievement following district curriculum guidelines.
• Provide tutoring opportunities for students both during and beyond the regular school day.
• Assess student achievement and provide timely and appropriate feedback.
• Design and deliver learning interventions to assure student success.
• Monitor and keep detailed records of student performance and progress.
• Inform and maintain ongoing communication with parents regarding student progress.
• Keep accurate attendance records.
• Maintain an orderly classroom with a focus on positive student behavior, discipline, and engagement to ensure maximum learning.
• Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Perform related duties such as sponsoring one or more activities or student organizations, assisting pupils in selecting course of study, and counseling students in adjustment and academic problems, concerns, and issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education from a four-year college or university
• Hold or be eligible for Missouri State Certification in Speech/Theatre

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters or MFA in Theatre Arts (Speech/Drama)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, lift objects of at least ten pounds. Job requires the employee occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Visual ability requires mono and color vision, close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Length of work year: Teacher School Calendar; 8hrs/day, 5 days/week

Benefits: Health and Dental Insurance are provided. KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9% contribution is required from employee and matched by KCPS; Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.

About the company

The district, which lost accreditation in 2011, regained provisional accreditation from the state in 2014.