Drama Teacher

Paterson Public School District • Paterson, NJ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Drama Teacher will be responsible for developing and administering Drama classes consistent with school district goals and objectives. This role involves arranging opportunities for students to present performances, planning and directing student programs, and developing a dynamic curriculum that fosters a love of theater and the arts. The teacher will also build partnerships with community members and organizations, and coordinate after-school practices. The position requires a deep understanding of theater pedagogy, child development, and effective instructional strategies to create a student-centered learning environment that promotes engagement, empathy, creativity, and analytical skills.

Requirements

• Must hold a New Jersey Theater teacher certificate
• Must hold a masters degree in theater arts or theater design & technology
• Have excellent experience in teaching and working with high school students
• Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the content field and describe ways in which the content can be organized into lessons for high school students
• Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and good moral character
• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with staff and families
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated knowledge of theater pedagogy appropriate for high school

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers Drama classes consistent with school district goals and objectives
• Arranges opportunities for students to present performances both during and after school hours
• Plans, rehearses, and directs students programs for the school and community
• Ability to plan drama trips and performances
• Build partnerships with community members, theatre companies and colleges; coordinate after school practices for performances
• Develop a dynamic curriculum that fosters a love of theater and the arts and builds student empathy, creativity, and analytical skills
• Develop daily lessons that produce a high level of student engagement in a student-centered environment
• Collaborate with colleagues in and out of the Department of Fine & Performing Arts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level