Professor - Drama jobs in Charlotte, NC

Secondary Drama / Theater Teacher

JOB DESCRIPTION

Socrates Academy, a K—12 charter school with a focus on partial Greek immersion and the Socratic Method, is seeking Socrates Academy is currently seeking a dynamic drama educator to join its faculty for an immediate opening. The Drama Instructor will help students as both individuals and groups, will foster an appreciation of theater, and provide a joyful and supportive learning environment for dramatic development. As a school that focuses on the Greek Language in addition to Common Core/Essential Standards, we seek to provide meaningful drama development for our scholars. Candidates should be energetic and progressive minded, with a willingness to work collaboratively with grade level teams.

Job responsibilities include:

• Planning of unit lessons and curriculum that aligns with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study
• Instruction of Middle School / High School drama classes with enthusiasm, creativity, and sensitivity to student learning styles.
• Direct and execute Middle School / High School dramatic performances
• Utilize technology for instructing students, maintaining records, communicating information to parents, and promoting student and drama program achievements
• Facilitate theater enrichment opportunities and seek extracurricular performances on behalf of scholars
• Classroom management, utilizing a school wide positive behavior support model
• Commitment to professional growth through participation in professional learning communities and development opportunities
• Preferred Skills & Characteristics:
• Thorough understanding of the curricular elements of dramatic study, and a general knowledge of drama curriculum.
• Candidates should be experienced teaching students of all ages with a broad range of abilities and backgrounds
• Applicants should possess a love of dramatic teaching, and children as well as, the desire to nurture and shape the lives of young students
• Appreciation of the developmental and age characteristics of the students in each grade
• Eagerness to communicate and develop positive bonds with parents
• A passion for teaching Middle School children and helping them to achieve their fullest potential
• Enthusiasm for the mission of the school and for working collaboratively with fellow faculty members
• Organizational and managerial skills
• Initiative, confidence, and joy
• Ability and willingness to collaborate with other Arts Education professionals within Socrates Academy and the community.

Job requirements include:*

• Experience in teaching drama to Middle School age students
• Willingness to teach in a team model
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment
• Ability to think, work and teach interdisciplinary contentExceptional candidates will:
• Have at least two years of drama teaching experience in an Middle School setting
• Demonstrate a passion for the education profession and supporting student achievement and expression
• Possess a track record of collaboration and evidence of effective teaching experienceIf interested, please submit a copy of the following documents: cover letter, resume, employment application (found on the website) and current NC certification to the email on our website or Attention: Socrates Academy Employment, 3909 Weddington Road, Matthews, NC 28105. Socrates Academy is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person