Theatre Teacher - Upper School

The theatre teacher will help oversee the planning, implementation, and facilitation of all areas of the high school and middle school theatre programs.

The Theatre Teacher must exhibit:

• A strong commitment to the school mission and philosophy.
• An understanding that education is an atmosphere, a discipline, and a science of relations.
• An understanding that teaching is a ministry.
• Outstanding interpersonal, oral, and written skills.
• The ability to collaborate with teachers and church staff
• The ability to partner with parents.
• The ability to disciple and mentor middle and high school students.
• The ability to integrate biblical truth and a biblical worldview into the teaching of theatre.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes as assigned by the administration.
• Coordinate all aspects of the high school and middle school Theatre programs.
• Direct on-stage aspects of all performances.
• Work with the Director of the Performing Arts to coordinate backstage and technical aspects of all performances.
• Organize costuming and set design/construction.
• Work with the Director of the Performing Arts to coordinate set design with STEAM components.
• Work closely with the Arts administration to schedule and advertise performances.
• Coordinate the Theatre department learning experiences with appropriate administrative staff.
• Assist in planning and organizing theatre-related trips, projects, etc.
• Assume responsibility for performing any work as assigned by the direct supervisor.
• Promote Friends of the Arts.
• Willingness to assist with or teach Summer Camps related to theatre.
• Maintain communication and work closely with Arts administration and Arts teachers, as needed.
• Maintain communication and a working relationship with Silverdale Baptist Church and its staff.
• Maintains a professional standard of dress and an engaging personality
• Prompt and continuous attendance on campus

Minimum Qualifications

• Committed to following Jesus Christ.
• Demonstrate skills, talents, and knowledge of theatre.
• Experience in producing and directing theatre performances.
• Must be dedicated, hard-working, and organized.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to organize events, exercise collaboration, and use problem-solving skills.
• Ability to hold after-school rehearsals and attend events on evenings and weekends.
• Bachelors degree in theatre and/or education is preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The position can be physically demanding. Reasonable accommodations may be made if requested in advance.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.

Silverdale Baptist Academy hires applicants of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights and privileges, programs and activities made available to applicants at the school. SBA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nationality, or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, athletic programs or any other school-administered programs.