Faculty Member - Drama and Theology

The Cambridge School Dallas•Dallas, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of this faculty member is to teach middle and/or high school students the knowledge and understanding of subject matter in a way that demonstrates a gift for teaching, a competence of the academic disciple, and a genuine love for educating students. The faculty member’s pedagogy is to communicate the love of a subject so that an average student can achieve understanding, demonstrate comprehension, and show an appreciation of the subject. Courses taught may include: 8th Grade Drama, 9th Grade Dramatic Arts I, 10th Grade Dramatic Arts II, and 9th Grade Biblical Theology.

Requirements

College degree in subject matter required.
Minimum of three years of teaching experience preferred.
Previous experience in classical and Socratic methodology is preferred.
Specialization in one or more of these areas listed above in the Position Summary is preferred.
Compliance with all job requirements and conduct as stated in the Faculty/Staff Handbook.
Agreement with the CSD Doctrinal Statement and School Mission and Vision.
Exhibit a gift of teaching.
Demonstrate competence in the academic discipline.
Maintain excellent classroom presentation skills.
Possess counseling and feedback skills for students.
Ability to effectively communicate with parents.
Maintain a genuine love for students.
Express willingness to assume leadership of extra-curricular activities, when necessary.
Maintain adequate computer skills.
Demonstrate teamwork with teaching peers and administration.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred (in academic discipline).
Previous Related Experience: Minimum of three years of teaching experience preferred, and preferably in classical and Socratic methodology.
Specialization in one or more of these areas listed above in the Position Summary is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and deliver a course syllabus and lesson plans, when requested.
Teach assigned subjects.
Prepare lesson plans and notes for class(es); create quizzes and tests.
Grade homework, quizzes, tests and return in timely manner.
Manage classroom, including behavior issues, missing / late work, etc.
Tutor struggling students.
Parental contact: returning e-mails, phone calls in a timely manner.
Attend required school functions.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings.
Compliance with all job requirements and conduct as stated in the Faculty/Staff Handbook.
Agreement with the CSD Doctrinal Statement and School Mission and Vision.
Exhibit a gift of teaching.
Demonstrate competence in the academic discipline.
Maintain excellent classroom presentation skills.
Possess counseling and feedback skills for students.
Ability to effectively communicate with parents.
Maintain a genuine love for students.
Express willingness to assume leadership of extra-curricular activities, when necessary.
Maintain adequate computer skills.
Demonstrate teamwork with teaching peers and administration.