Theater/Dance/Drama Teacher
Theater/Dance/Drama Teacher
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$ 66580 - 107478
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Why Woodridge International
College success begins with a great foundation. Thats why Woodridge International Elementary and Middle develops inquisitive knowledgeable and caring students who are motivated to discover more about their community and world.
Woodridge Elementary pre-K3-4th grade students follow an International Baccalaureate program that uses observation questioning and creative scenarios to build the skills and character traits necessary for lifelong learning. With an emphasis on Spanish language study students explore core subject areas such as reading and mathematics with an emphasis on expression and relating to others.
Woodridge Middle students in grades 6-8 develop a deeper understanding of core content with a focus on critical analysis and college exposure. All students follow a rigorous and culturally diverse curriculum in eight areas: English and language arts foreign language (Spanish) mathematics science social studies humanities art and technology. Advanced Placement skills are embedded in prerequisite courses to ensure readiness for Friendships college-preparatory high schools.
One of the few D.C. campuses with an in-house library Woodridge incorporates classic and contemporary books art and music as part of the daily school experience. A Blue Ribbon Schools nominee Woodridges exceptional student outcomes have earned special visits from 43rd U.S. President George W. Bush First Lady Laura Bush and former U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings.
Overview
By completing an application you have applied to be considered for anticipated vacancies in the 2025-2026 school year. Please note that our interview process will begin January 2025 contingent on our confirmed vacancies.
Friendship Public Charter School operates a thriving network of college preparatory public charter schools. Headquartered in Washington DC. Friendship serves over 4800 students in preschool to grade 12 and guides a growing network of alumni to college completion annually. Our mission is to prepare students to become ethical literate well-rounded and self-sufficient citizens by providing a world-class education that motivates students to reach high academic standards to enjoy learning to achieve success and to contribute actively to their communities. For 25 years with the support and guidance of our exceptional faculty our students have risen to the challenge with high graduation rates college acceptances and unparalleled success academically and socially.
Friendship is looking for responsible confident respectful caring committed persistent and patient professionals to join our family for the 2025-2026 school year starting in August 2025. Friendship Public Charter Schools is committed to the idea that each and every child can make it to and through college. If you share that belief please apply.
For more information about our schools please visit the following Social Media pages: YouTube Linkedin Facebook Instagram & Twitter!
*Salary range is $66580 - $107478 based on relevant experience and highest education completed.
Responsibilities
- Create a classroom culture of high achievement and student ownership of their learning that helps foster students intellectual social and emotional development.
- Provide daily instruction including clear learning outcomes well-designed lessons and high-quality assessments that align to Friendships curriculum and standards.
- Incorporate into lessons creative hands-on learning experiences that broaden students exposure and interests help foster student ingenuity and require application of knowledge and skills acquired through daily instruction.
- Provide a classroom environment that is visually appealing rich with resources aligned to curriculum and standards and honors students achievement with current and accurate displays of exemplary student work.
- Communicate to students to understand their talents interests and needs and to convey learning expectations and their progress toward meeting those expectations.
- Communicate regularly with families to identify students talents interests and needs and update parents regarding students achievements and progress.
- Collaborate with school-based staff and throughout the Friendship network in staff meetings regular analysis sessions and professional learning designed to enhance students learning experience and increase student achievement.
- Sponsor an afterschool dance or theater group
- Accurately complete all administrative duties relating to dance/theater (timesheets student evaluations/placements recital forms etc.)
- Choreograph dances/Direct student performances
- Working with non-performing students on other play production tasks including set construction scene changes lighting sound and special effects
- Exploring dance/theater work like applying stage makeup and creating costumes along with choreography and show creation
- Creating an adaptable lesson plan based on student levels and ability
- Explaining body language and expression engaging students in character development and personality projection and helping each student develop a personal style
- Holding rehearsals and evaluating student performances
- Planning lessons including written work and creative writing assignments and grading those assignments based on the curriculum
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree from an accredited university
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Successful completion of the Praxis II Exam
- One year of teaching experience and results demonstrating high student achievement and significant growth
- Know a variety of dance styles including modern dance and ballet/Play production tasks including set construction scene changes lighting sound and special effects
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters degree in performing arts or related field
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and above
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and/or continuing education
- Two years of teaching experience and results demonstrating high student achievement and significant growth
Praxis Information:
- For upcoming Praxis test date please visit the website at HQ requirements visit
FPCSs policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of their race color religion sex age national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status genetic information veteran status status as a special disabled veteran or any other protected criteria as established by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and hiring training promotion compensation benefits transfer layoff termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. Employment decisions at FPCS are based solely upon relevant criteria including an individuals capabilities qualifications training experience and suitability.
Employment Type
Full-Time
