2026-2027 Middle School Drama Faculty

The Middle School Drama Faculty member reports to the Middle School Director and works closely with students and families as well as Middle School Faculty and Staff while also being an active member of the schools Performing Arts Department. This position willbe responsible forteaching 3 sections in addition to hosting a student advisory group and teaching in our experiential programs (E-electivesand E-Week).

Teachers must work closely and interact positively with familiesstudentsand colleagues to ensure a positive experience for all constituents in the school.They designprepareand teach curriculum consistent with their department goals and collaborate with colleagues to further the school mission and strategic framework.

Essential Duties andResponsibilities

Act as an Advisor:

Serve as primary contact between home and school; share information withadviseeteachers and grade level team the office supportstaffand MS Director.

Communicate with advisee families throughout the school year focusing on goals both academic and behavioral

Attend homeroom each morning take attendance and read the daily bulletin

Be familiar with all the roles and responsibilities as outlined in the Faculty Handbook

Teach or co-teach E-electivesand E-Week:

Serve as primary contact between home and school; share information withadviseeteachers and grade level team the office supportstaffand MS Director.

Serving in the role of chaperone. Chaperones may be asked to drive students using Bush School vehicles when necessary.

Communicate with advisee families throughout the school year focusing on goals both academic and behavioral

Attend homeroom each morning take attendance and read the daily bulletin

Be familiar with all the roles and responsibilities as outlined in the Faculty Handbook

Attend all meetings:

Attend all grade-level meetings

Attend all Middle School Department and All-Staff faculty meetings

Attend all beginning of the year and end-of-year faculty meetings

3 sections of drama advising E-weeks andteachingan elective class in every rotation.

Two productions a school year including rehearsals

Run an afterschool club each semester

Provide support for other performing arts events.

Successful Candidates will:

Maintaina strong work ethic withhigh standardsof professionalism organization accountability andconfidentiality.

Demonstrates genuine passion patience and compassionate care in guiding middle schoolstudents fostering a supportive and engaging environment that nurtures both academic growth and personal development.

Maintain a willingness to assumeadditionalresponsibilities as

Demonstrate resourcefulness and sound judgment in decision-making

Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

Bachelors degree preferably in the subject area being taught

Teaching degree and/or comparable experience teaching in a classroom environment

Familiarity with Google Apps for Education

Familiarity with Learning Management Systems

Additional Requirements:

Have a current Adult and Children CPR First Aid and AED Certification (or receive one soon after hire date)

Meet the schools standards when completing two separate background screenings

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods manage long days handle standard office and classroom materials and support body with core muscles

Occasional lifting or moving of items 10-25 pounds

Ability to use hands to handle small objects and to manage writing

Benefits include:

Medical

Health Savings Account

Dental

Vision

Dependent Care Spending Account

Long- and Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings

DISCLAIMER:

The information presentedindicatesthe general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed tocontain or to be interpretedasa comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilitiesqualificationsandobjectivesrequired of employees assigned to this job. As an adaptive organization responsibilitiescanchange in alignment with greaterefficiencyand mission metrics.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND NON-DISCRIMINATION:

Bush is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Bush does not discriminate with regards to hiring assignment promotion or other conditions of staff employment because of race color religion sex national origin age marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity veteran status disability genetic information or any other status protected under local state or federal law.In accordance withthe Americans with Disabilities Act upon request reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of our positions.