IMMEDIATE 25-26 High School Theater Teacher
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Job Location:
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Role Overview:
The Theater Teacher leads joyful age-appropriate theater programming for studentsplanning and producing 12 annual showcases coordinating rehearsals and basic tech needs and creating inclusive onstage and backstage opportunities that build confidence collaboration and responsibility. The teacher partners closely with operations families and the school community to ensure smooth safe well-supported productions. Professionally the role requires active engagement in coaching feedback and school-wide development; consistent collaboration with grade-level and department teams; and a deep commitment to KPPS values and continuous growth including pursuing teacher certification when applicable.
Key Responsibilities:
Program & Production Responsibilities
- Plan and lead 12 age-appropriate showcases/productions per year (e.g. scene nights one-acts musical revue) plus in-class sharings.
- Coordinate rehearsals basic tech needs and performance logistics with a safety-first approach; collaborate with operations for space schedules and equipment.
- Offer inclusive onstage and backstage opportunities (cast crew stage management props/costumes) that build student voice teamwork and responsibility.
- Build family and community engagement around performances and student celebrations.
Professional Responsibilities
- Take ownership for the development of your craft (meet 1x/12 weeks with an instructional coach implement feedback engage in active practice etc.).
- Actively engage in all school-wide professional development.
- Serve as a positive contributing member of a grade/department team collaborating with colleagues to tackle common challenges and implement grade-wide initiatives.
- Share candid solutions-oriented feedback with peers and school leadership on a regular basis.
- Embody KPPS core values: Children First Cultural Competence Ownership Community.
- Enroll in/complete a teacher certification program (if applicable).
Qualifications :
Who You Are:
- You love and see the high potential of all children.
- You have experience driving student growth and achievement and creating a warm inclusive rigorous learning environment.
- You have passion for facilitating professional learning including a desire to continuously grow and learn as a leader.
- You operate with cultural competence and a commitment to inclusion anti-racism and the eradication of anti-Blackness.
- You believe that teachers are the primary drivers of student growth learning and achievement.
- You have high expectations for students and teachers; and the ability to motivate inspire and hold others accountable.
- You are solution-orientated and have an eagerness to adapt in order to solve problems.
Qualifications & Credentials:
- 2 years of full-time teaching experience (outside of substitute teaching) in an urban setting strongly preferred
- Bachelors degree required
- Pennsylvania State certification Level I or II strongly preferred. If uncertified must
- enroll in a PA-approved certification program within one year of hire
- submit transcripts upon hire (required for emergency permit application)
- Complete all required criminal and child abuse background checks prior to start date:
- PA State Police Clearance
- PA Child Abuse Clearance
- Cogent Federal Fingerprinting
Additional Information :
Compensation:
- The salary range for this position is commensurate upon experience and certification status:
- Uncertified Range: $
- Certified Range: $60000 - $91000
- Teacher salaries at KPPS are equitable and transparent. To maintain equity teacher salaries are determined by a combination of years of teaching experience and certification status. All candidates are welcome to ask their recruiter how their experience and credentials will translate to their salary.
- All full-time team members at KPPS enjoy a comprehensive health benefits package (including vision and dental a telehealth option and flexible spending accounts) for themselves and their families as well as a 403B matching program for retirement savings and free access to financial advising services.
- Uncertified teachers have access to $5000 in tuition reimbursement to pursue certification at a Pennsylvania-approved certification program.
Note To Applicants:
- KIPP Philadelphia Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Employees are selected on the basis of ability without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability marital status or sexual orientation in accordance with federal and state law.
To apply visit Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Management
- Algebra
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Math
- Special Education
- Calculus
- Teaching
- Geometry
- Cordova
About Company
KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond. Located in both Al ... View more
