Middle School Performing Arts Teacher

Camden Prep • Camden, NJ

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Uncommon Middle School Performing Arts Teachers foster a love for learning in every student. Our Performing Arts program is culturally-responsive, fast-paced, and fun—with plenty of acting, dancing, and singing in every lesson. Teachers cultivate communication skills and build student self-confidence by sharing their expertise in musical theater. We have built a community that encourages respect and hard work and celebrates our students’ academic and nonacademic achievements. Our performance based program goal is to train students to express their authentic unique selves with confidence.

Requirements

• A commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools
• A demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social emotional and academic development
• An enthusiasm for working with families in the best interest of students
• A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives
• A passion for musical theatre (singing, acting, and dancing) and an ability to provide individual and small group instruction
• A minimum of 2 years of combined experience as a performer, producer, playwright, director, and/or technical support.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Meet NJ state certification eligibility requirements (a final undergraduate or graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 for graduates on or after 9/1/16, or 2.75 if you graduated prior to 9/1/16).
• All instructional staff are required to become certified in the state of New Jersey within a reasonable period after beginning employment.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment where students feel empowered to express themselves through song, dance, and drama.
• Teach enunciation, projection, acting, singing, and movement through our culturally relevant performance based program.
• Collaborate with fellow performing arts teachers to further develop a network-wide curriculum.
• Teach Uncommon Schools performing arts curriculum which involves music, acting and movement.
• Design, direct, and produce multiple school productions annually.
• Direct annual productions that enhance and reflect school culture.
• Create or order costumes, production sets, and props when needed.
• Craft production elements such as lights, sound, and set.
• Build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard.
• Partner with students’ families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their children’s learning needs.
• Engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
• Support morning arrival, lunch duty, student assemblies, class transitions, and after-school dismissal.
• Support weekly morning circles and community meetings to celebrate student accomplishments and increase school spirit.
• Partner with your grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).
• Extensive, best-in-class training and development
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA)
• Financial Planning
• New Jersey Pension program
• Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
• Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits

What This Job Offers

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