K-8 Theater Specialist                              

REPORTS TO Assistant Head of School

JOB SUMMARY

Sequoyah’s learning program schoolwide, and in each classroom, is developed through close collaboration with others. In the K-8 program, this collaboration includes Lead Teachers, Associate Teachers, the Director of Curriculum & Student Support, and other subject-area Specialists. The Theater Specialist is responsible for the Theater program in mixed-age classrooms. The Theater Specialist creates a class culture with routines and expectations defined by Sequoyah’s mission and Habits of Mind.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach nine sections of Theater to K-8 students
• Write curriculum updates for the parent community
• Look for opportunities to create emergent curriculum, responsive to student interests
• Plan and direct culminating performances for each class each school year
• Supervise students
• Promote good citizenship and mindful behavior among students
• Represent the school in its values and mission
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
• Assume responsibility for other projects as assigned by the supervisor

 DESIRED BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE 

• Experience teaching Theater
• Passion for project-based, student-centered learning
• Strong interest in collaborative work of faculty, including curriculum planning
• Ability to demonstrate mastery in the field of theater instruction

Sequoyah School has a rich history of diversity and seeks candidates to enhance that tradition. Sequoyah offers competitive salary and benefits.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates please send your resume and completed application to Azizi Williams, Assistant Head of School, at recruitment@sequoyahschool.org

For more information about Sequoyah School, please see our website at sequoyahschool.org.