Performing Arts Teacher - High School

JOB SUMMARY: St. Johnsbury Academy seeks an educator and performing arts instructor with broad training in Acting and Musical Theatre and Instruction. The performing arts instructor will teach Theatre I through Advanced Theatre, as well as Chorus. This position will also serve as the Head Director for St.

Johnsbury Academy Theatre productions.The ideal candidate for this position will be a student-centered performing arts educator who looks at and teaches drama and chorus through the Fine Art framework. Observation, creativity, quality of thought, and engagement in the process should be valued as much as technical proficiency, and emphasis placed on practices for creative investigation and expression.The successful candidate will also be part of a collaborative, passionate, supportive department whose members work closely together to fulfill the departments mission, which is to engage young people in the creative process and work to technical proficiency while discovering ones theatrical voice. The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate vocal and piano skills.In addition to teaching responsibilities, full-time faculty members are expected to serve as an advisor to a group of 8-12 students and to participate in the campus and residential life programs as assigned. The successful candidate will have the ability to engage and embrace the active lifestyle and responsibilities of boarding school life.PRIMARY RESPONSITIBITIES AND DUTIES: TeachingTeach 3-4 sections each semester.

Theatre ITheatre IITheatre IIIAdvanced TheatreChorus Class assignments are based on disciplinary expertise, interest, and the needs of the involved departments each semester; all faculty are expected to be able to teach at the Basic, Standard, and Accelerated levels.Prepare syllabi and daily lesson plans for above.Maintain and manage the Stagecraft area.Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of the Fine Arts Department.Assess and provide evaluation information back to students in a timely manner according to the school calendar.Communicate with case managers for students in the special services program as mandated by IEPs and 504 plans, and as needed for the best outcomes for students in the program.Be available daily during the conference period time at the end of the school day and require students to attend who need to make up work or who need extra assistance.Maintain communication with parents/guardians as needed throughout the school year, including up to four parents afternoons/nights during the school year, and for one resident parents weekend in the fall semester. Maintain classroom decorum to Academy standards, including recognizing dress code violations, with the support of department chairs and deans.Work collaboratively with colleagues within the department and throughout the school.TheatreServe as the SJA Theatre Director for a fall and spring production.Oversee the Theatrical Technical Assistant, Theatre Assistant and Costumer and Rehearsal and Production Accompanist.Responsible for directing, producing, choreographing, and assisting with the music directing of the productions. OtherServe as an advisor to a group of 8 -12 students during their four-year tenure at the Academy, including morning attendance and weekly advisory periods.Participate in the resident life program as assigned. Resident Life duties may include additional compensation or benefits, depending on the position.

Specific assignments take into account faculty interest and lifestyle constraints as well as current school needs, and may include a position on regular dorm staff, after-school supervision of academic, athletic, or recreational activities, and serving as chaperones for student trips or events approximately three times per academic year.Attend assigned monthly meetings for all faculty, department, advisory class, and ad hoc committees. Time for department, advisory class, and ad hoc committees is generally allocated during the regular school day. Perform other duties as assigned.