What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School/High School Theater Teacher position at The Dalton School?
Salary Range: $78,000 - $170,000. The position on the scale will be based on years of teaching experience and education.
The Dalton School, a progressive K-12 gender-inclusive school in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, is consistently recognized as one of the preeminent independent day schools in the nation. Known for its child-centered approach and an exceptional, inspiring faculty, Dalton enrolls over 1,300 students with approximately 350 faculty and staff. Guided by the Dalton Plan, the foundation of a Dalton education, our faculty meets each student’s evolving needs, interests, and abilities, and fosters diversity as an integral part of school life. Dalton challenges each student to develop intellectual independence, creativity, curiosity, and a sense of responsibility toward others both within the School and in the broader community.
Dalton seeks an accomplished and visionary full-time educator to join the Middle and High School Theater program. The Theater teacher will work with fellow theater teachers and colleagues within a cross-divisional department to fulfill our mission of valuing and nurturing imagination and self-expression in the arts. We believe that active participation in and exposure to the performing arts expands our students’ horizons, empowers the development of their voice, and enriches lives. The ideal candidate will have extensive background in theater, demonstrate engagement with current theater pedagogical practices, and exhibit a passion for working in an academic environment.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and teach curriculum for a range of Middle and High School Theater classes
- Direct at least one mainstage production in Middle School or High School annually. Productions range from large scale musicals to small cast plays
- Collaborate with technical theater teachers and external creative artists to realize the vision of a production
- Engage with other performing arts colleagues across the lower, middle and high school divisions for interdisciplinary programs.
Qualifications:
- Experience teaching Middle and High School theater
- An advanced degree in theater and/or education preferred
- Significant experience in theater
- Approaches work with children with joy, optimism, energy, kindness and a sense of humor
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work across departments and work collaboratively with faculty, staff and administration
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
The Dalton School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, ethnic origin, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law in the administration of our educational policies, hiring policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, athletics, and other school-administered programs.
Application Instructions
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to the employment portal using the following link - https://www.dalton.org/employment-opportunities. Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2025.
Salary : $78,000 - $170,000
