Theater Teacher - Pomfret School : Job Details

Job Purpose:To instruct, guide and inspire students by developing engaging curriculum within a positive learning environment. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach 3-4 sections of classes in an interactive, engaging classroom environment
• Direct 2-3 of the three annual theatrical productions that are part of Pomfret's afternoon program
• Serve as a faculty advisor to ~6 students
• Live in a dormitory and/or participate in the residential life program, which includes a rotation of weeknight and weekend responsibilities
• Participate in the student life program QUEST and the experiential learning program Project:Pomfret
• Attend faculty, school, departmental meetings, chapel services, and other required school functions and be available for weekly office hours
• Manage relationships with parents that support the social and emotional well-being, intellectual development, and independent personal responsibility of students
• Know, understand, and commit to the Mission and Vision of Pomfret School
• Build positive and appropriate relationships with students and colleagues
• Design and facilitate rigorous and empowering learning that is student-centered, relevant, and meaningful
• Value the diverse thoughts, perspectives, learning abilities, and life experiences of students and colleagues
• Collaborate with colleagues to create programs (academic, extracurricular, dormitory, QUEST, Project:Pomfret, etc.) that enhance the growth and learning of students while fulfilling the goals of Pomfret's Mission and Vision
• Cultivate the discipline, habits, and mindsets of a reflective practitioner by seeking feedback, documenting his/her learning, and establishing related goals and action plans that target student outcomes
• Pursue continuous professional growth and development
• Maintain current knowledge of his or her discipline, to review and revise curriculum, and to grow their repertoire of teaching and learning strategies
• Must adhere to all School policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Continually meet or exceed Pomfret School's Standards of Behavior, Character, and Engagement
• Perform other duties as assigned

RequirementsQualifications:

• Three years of teaching experience in a residential or day school setting
• Bachelor's degree in theater, drama education, or similar field; master's degree preferred
• Background in directing theatrical productions, preferably in an educational setting
• Expertise in technical theater, including set design, set construction, and lighting (ETC based) is highly desirable
• A team player dedicated to supporting the growth of students
• Must hold a valid US driver's license
• Passionate about, comfortable with, and find enjoyment in working with adolescents
• Ability to relate well to all constituents in a school community
• Organized, diligent, and possess a strong, proactive work ethic
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Communicates clearly, in a timely manner, and with confidentially with students, parents, and colleagues
• Empathetic leader and learner with demonstrated success in providing student-centered, solution-focused mentoring to high school-aged students
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and effectively lead a production team.

Work Conditions:

• Sitting, standing, walking and working on a computer
• Some afternoon activities may require being outdoors
• Driving a mid-bus for school activities may be required