Long-Term Substitute, Theater Instructional Faculty
About The Position
Valor Christian High School is seeking a temporary, in-person Long-Term Substitute, Theater Instructional Faculty member in its Arts+Media department. The role provides theater instruction, mentorship, and production support to help students develop artistic excellence and Christ-centered leadership. The faculty member teaches performance and technical theater skills, supports students’ creative and spiritual growth, and helps them pursue collegiate and professional aspirations. The role also contributes to a collaborative, excellence-driven arts culture and partners with the Arts+Media department and Conservatory for the Arts. Valor is a Christian, college-preparatory school whose core values are grounded in the Bible. Employees are expected to be active in a local Christian church whose beliefs align with the school’s Statement of Beliefs, affirm the school’s beliefs and values, and integrate faith into their work. The position is temporary, beginning January 4, 2027, and continuing through the end of the semester, approximately May 20. It is an in-person, on-campus role with a two-course load, varied hours based on a rotating color block schedule, and daily-rate pay of $90 per day. The position reports to the Department Chair, Arts+Media - Performing Arts.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Theater, Musical Theater, Performing Arts, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience directing both dramatic and musical theater productions.
- Experience teaching multiple levels of theater education, preferably at the high school level.
- Working knowledge of theatrical production processes, including lighting, sound, costumes, scenic design, and stage management.
- Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Commitment to student development, artistic excellence, and a collaborative program culture.
- Solid biblical and theological foundation and understanding.
- Be a faith-filled, joyful believer active in a local Christian church whose beliefs align with Valor’s Statement of Beliefs; accept and uphold Valor’s stated beliefs, values, and commitments.
- Integrate biblical truth and Christian values into daily work and instruction.
- Be committed to Valor’s vision and mission, with a servant’s heart, teachable spirit, and love for Jesus Christ.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- Desire to teach in or experience within Christian education.
Responsibilities
- Pursue and model a growing relationship with Christ, demonstrate servant leadership, and reflect the fruits of the Spirit in communications, relationships, and daily work.
- Uphold Valor’s values, beliefs, Christian Community Policy, Valor Culture Document, and Annual Statement of Commitment; integrate biblical truth and Christian values into daily work and instruction.
- Deliver high-quality instruction in foundational and advanced theater courses, including acting, performance, stagecraft, and theatrical production.
- Develop students’ character development, script analysis, audition preparation, ensemble collaboration, stage presence, and performance technique.
- Teach a variety of acting methodologies and performance techniques; lead blocking, staging, choreography collaboration, pacing, and production storytelling.
- Collaborate with music directors, choreographers, technical theater staff, and arts faculty on theatrical productions; assist as needed with rehearsals, casting, scheduling, backstage operations, and performance execution.
- Foster a rehearsal and classroom culture characterized by creativity, professionalism, collaboration, discipline, and artistic excellence.
- Mentor students preparing for festivals, competitions, showcases, and collegiate auditions when applicable.
- Integrate industry-relevant practices and contemporary theater trends into instruction and production work.
- Manage the school’s Thespian Troupe, coordinate student participation in the annual International Thespian Festival (ThesCon), and facilitate involvement in the Bobby G Awards when Valor participates.
- Support the broader Arts+Media and Performing Arts program through interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement; provide support, coaching, and mentorship to the Conservatory for the Arts.
- Invest in students’ spiritual, emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development; participate in Life Groups, senior prayer partners, arts programming, and other mentorship opportunities.
- Communicate and partner with parents and Valor team members to support student growth, spiritual development, achievement, performance, and support needs.
- Contribute to teamwork, relational unity, spiritual growth, school-wide initiatives, Operating Plan Goals, fiscal stewardship, and Valor’s vision and mission.
- Participate in Valor team meetings, Chapel, and weekly meetings with the team or supervisor; seek and respond to feedback and pursue professional, personal, and spiritual growth.
- Contribute time, talent, and treasure to Valor’s broader ministry beyond assigned role responsibilities.
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