Drama Teacher and Theater Director - Holy Cross School

Archdiocese of New Orleans•New Orleans, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Holy Cross School is seeking a Drama Teacher and Theater Director for the 2025-26 academic year. This is a 10-month position, August through May. Faculty are expected to be at Holy Cross School at 7:30 a.m. and remain after school until 3:30 p.m. in order to be available to students. A full-time faculty member's workload shall ordinarily be five classes, substitution period, a homeroom/activity period assignment, and a preparation period. The Principal and Assistant Principal shall determine the specific commitments of the day. Extracurricular commitments are not included in the eight hours. The school year shall consist of 190 days, including regular school days, in-service days, and opening- closing days. This role provides students with opportunities to experience and develop their interests and skills in the various aspects of theater. The Theater Director is responsible for the overall program including budgetary aspects and directs all stages of the process, from design and pre-production to rehearsal and final performances. The Theater Director must be flexible and available outside regular school hours including evenings and weekends.

Requirements

Hold a degree in Theater, Fine Arts, or related field from a college or university approved by a regional accrediting organization.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and activities.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and an ability to keep multiple stakeholder groups, including parents, teachers, staff, volunteers, and other partners informed of activities and schedules.
An ability and enthusiasm for promoting the school and its mission to a broad and diverse group of people.
Excellent work ethic, positive attitude, flexibility, and willingness to perform tasks assigned.
Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and teachers in school environment and community.
Desire to continue professional development.
Must pass extensive background check.

Nice To Haves

Valid teaching certificate for the State of Louisiana preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
Develop and implement lesson plans for curriculum.
Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
Establish weekly objectives and units of study that meet school standards.
Facilitate activities and projects that incorporate collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking.
Use discipline models to maintain a positive, encouraging learning environment.
Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of the students.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis.
Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement.
Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community.
Assume responsibility for meeting his/her course and school-wide student performance goals.
Demonstrate gains in student performance.
Direct, coordinate, and promote major productions throughout the school year.
Recruit students to participate in theater.
Hold regular meetings, auditions, and rehearsals; communicate with students and parents
Responsible for all aspects of production including stage management, sound, lighting, set design, props, costumes, construction, and painting.
Participate in training and professional development.
Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating, etc.
Act in a professional and ethical manner at all times and comply with school policies, procedures, and expectations.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.