Middle School Performing Arts Teacher

Uncommon Schools • New York, NY

3h • 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 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 collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students
• A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives
• 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 NY state certification eligibility requirements.
• Enroll in a teacher preparation program and maintain a GPA of 2.75 or higher during employment if you do not have a degree in education.
• Become certified in the state of New York within a reasonable period after beginning employment.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment where students feel empowered to express themselves through song, dance, and drama.
• Help build students' confidence by teaching them enunciation, projecting voices, and public speaking.
• Orchestrate culturally relevant in-class theatre activities.
• Direct annual productions that enhance and reflect school culture.
• Review scripts annually.
• 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 child'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.

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)
• 403(b) retirement savings program + employer match
• 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