Instructor - Drama jobs in Missouri

Position Start Date: 2024-25 school year

Application Process

For immediate consideration, complete our online application at https://www.micds.org/our-school/career-opportunities/ and upload a copy of your cover letter, resume, and statement of teaching philosophy.

Employee Benefits

MICDS offers employees a generous 403(b) retirement plan where the School contributes 8% of salary with an employee’s 3% contribution, access to a fitness center, and free lunch.

JOB SUMMARY

MICDS is seeking a dynamic and talented teacher to join our Middle School Drama and Theatre Arts team for the 2024-2025 school year. The ideal candidate will have training in theatre arts education and experience teaching classroom drama at the middle school level. Responsibilities include teaching 5^th and 6^th grade drama classes and directing and co-directing Middle School theatre productions.

As a member of our Arts Department team and Middle School community, this person will value effective collaboration with other faculty colleagues in a shared goal of creating and maintaining a student-centered theatre arts program.

MICDS encourages ongoing professional growth and seeks faculty with a strong interest in implementing new curriculum and pedagogies aligned with highly effective teaching practices as well as a commitment to meeting the needs of a diverse group of learners.

Preference is given to candidates with a bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts Education and experience teaching classroom drama at the Middle School level.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Works with the department chair and curricular team to plan, document, evaluate, and revise curriculum.
• Selects and develops related print and online course materials.
• Creates standards-aligned assessment tools to support student achievement and growth.
• Implements effective classroom management strategies to ensure a productive learning environment.
• Evaluates, documents, and communicates student progress through reporting systems and conferences.
• Attends faculty, grade level and departmental meetings and supervisory duties.
• Assists and supports students outside of class as needed.
• Communicates student progress consistently with parents and guardians.
• Collaborates effectively with departmental and grade level teams as well as student support services personnel.
• Participates in the MICDS professional development framework and pursues outside opportunities to stay current with best practices.
• Serves on divisional and school-wide curriculum and program committees.
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the school’s discretion.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts Education or related field
• Experience teaching drama in a middle school classroom
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive and diverse theatre arts curriculum.
• Ability to work in an environment that embraces a diverse community of students, educators, parents, and alumni.
• Experience working in a one-to-one laptop environment or relevant technology skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must enjoy working and learning with children.

OTHER INFORMATION

• A criminal history and background check is required and must be successfully completed prior to employment.
• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.
• Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled classroom environment.
• Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.