Middle School Theater & Musical Theater Teacher

Title: MiddleSchool TheaterTeacher DirectReports: N/A

Reportsto: Director of theMiddle School FLSAStatus: Exempt

Department: Faculty FT/PT/R/T: Full-Time Regular Academic Year

Who We Are:

University Prep (UPrep) is a 612 independent school in northeast Seattle WA one of the countrys most dynamic cities. We offer an intellectually rich education that fosters deep inquiry and critical thinking that is powered by student engagement. Our students graduate prepared for college and a strong and vibrant community of students families faculty staff and alumni that joins together to support our students in becoming caring and productive a place where all students and families haveequitableaccess to all the school has to offer and weaspire forall community members to feel like they believe that our shared values of integrity respect and responsibility are essential toaccomplishour mission to develop each students potential to become an intellectually courageous socially responsible citizen of the world.

Job Summary:

Under minimal supervision teaches at least four sections ofperforming arts (theater musical theater actingtheater tech stagecraft) or some combination as assigned. Works collaboratively and cooperatively with othermembersof the faculty and staff. Serves as aMiddleSchool advisor and activelyparticipatesin the life of the school outside of classroom teaching responsibilities.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Teachesfourclasses or the equivalent per semester as assigned according to the needs of theschool. This might include cross-divisional teaching in the Upper School

• Co-teaches one intensive class

• As a part of their teaching load directs one musical production and one straight play per year which includesafter-schoolrehearsals

• Advisesa group of1012Middle Schoolstudents

• Activelyparticipatesin the life of the school outside theclassroom

• Vigorously engages in their own professionaldevelopment

• Establishes and cultivates community relations bymaintainingopen dialogue withallthe schoolsconstituencies

• Is familiar with andcomplies withall policies and regulations as put forth in the schoolsdocuments

• Since safety and security are everyones responsibility takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students faculty staff equipmentmaterialsandfacilities

• Performs other duties asassigned

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree inTheater Drama Theater Tech or a related field from a four-year college or universityrequired

• Masters degree in a related field or education stronglypreferred

• 3 to 5 years of successful teaching experience in a secondary school environmentpreferred

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Competence in the content area and pedagogy formiddleschool

• Demonstrated experiencedirectingtheater and musical theaterproductions

• Experience with operating Audioand Visualequipment

• Good understanding of the developmental needs ofmiddleschool students

• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the students andprogram

• Energy and enthusiasm and ability to hold students and oneself tohighexpectations

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work with students from diversebackgrounds

• Ability to create an active learning environment that supports understandingpassionand creativity instudents

• Ability to prepare lessons to appeal to a variety of learning stylesneedsandaccommodations

• Ability to use formative assessments and strategies in theclassroom

• Deep interest in being part of a community as a colleague and grade-level teammember

• Experience being part of a curricular and co-curricular teampreferred

• Ability to work and communicate well with all levels of faculty andstaff

• Ability to work and communicate well with students and theirparents

• Ability tomaintainconfidential information

• Flexibilitymaturityand a sense of humor

• Commitment to diversity equityinclusion andbelonging

• Ability to work efficiently in a Microsoft Windows or Mac environment using Office master common automated systems for record keeping and learnnewtechnologies

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary range is $66723 to $121310based on education and years of a comprehensive and generous benefits package intended to support and promote the health and well-being work/life balance and financial security of our faculty staff and their families. Benefits are listed on ourcareers pageand include: Medical Dental and Vision Insurance Employer-Seeded Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account Flexible Spending Accounts Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program Employer-Paid Life Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer contribution and match after one year of service Paid Time Off Paid Parental Leave after one year of servicecommuter benefitsand Professional Development opportunities.

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