Theater Teacher

Hamilton County Schools • Hixson, TN

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About The Position

Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County. Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030. Hixson Middle School is a 6-8 school located in Hixson, TN, just north of Chattanooga. At Hixson Middle, we implement STEM practices aligned with the Tennessee STEM School Designation process, which includes project and problem-based learning and community partnerships. Our campus includes an eLab and an outdoor classroom. If you enjoy progressive education, innovation, and collaboration, then this is the school for you. Hixson Middle is a Community School with ROAR, an afterschool program that supports students in academic and social-emotional development. We focus on the whole student: socially, emotionally, and academically. Our teachers enjoy a supportive climate, including our New Teacher Academy and mentor program. Our teachers plan with their content partner at least twice a week and each grade level has two teams. Our school has two coaches (math/science and literacy/social studies) who provide professional development and support for teachers. We are looking for teachers who have the ability to develop strong relationships with a diverse group of students, parents, and staff. Our teachers are strong collaborators who seek out opportunities to work with others. We value someone who is a team player and has a “can do” attitude. We want educators who have a strong belief that all students have the capability to achieve and who also maintain a flexible, solution-focused attitude during times of frustration. Being competent in content knowledge is crucial, but we also are looking for teachers who identify as lifelong learners.

Requirements

• Teaching candidates must hold a valid state of Tennessee teaching certification in Theatre K-12 or be an upcoming graduate in an accredited teacher preparation program.
• Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree.
• Committed to high academic achievement and high expectations for all students.
• Able to be a positive team-player and communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, students, and families.
• Open to being coached and receiving feedback in order to advance learning and growth for students.
• Professional with high personal standards and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Deeply understand the Tennessee Academic Standards for Fine Arts and establish clear learning targets and lesson plans for every lesson.
• Build rigorous aligned assessments, administer district assessments, and consistently implement instructional best practices.
• Facilitate individualized instruction leading to successful student auditions for college and university degree programs and scholarships (if teaching High School), and other awards and recognitions.
• Fully-stage at least two productions (plays or musicals) per school year, and may present classroom-based or smaller-scale performances in addition.
• Engage students in additional performance opportunities including but not limited to forensics competitions, one-act play competitions, and Thespian conference performances.
• Build a safe and productive classroom culture that fosters student responsibility for personal and specialized theatrical equipment.
• Consistently develop strong relationships with students' families while informing parents of expectations, positive news, and/or concerns about their children.
• Provide opportunities for parents to be involved in their children's learning.
• Actively participate in professional learning communities (PLCs) with colleagues to improve teaching and student learning.
• Manage the program budget to facilitate continuous improvement and opportunities for students.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree