Theatre Arts Educator: Program Director/Acting Teacher
Jewish Community High School of the Bay
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Theatre Arts Educator: Program Director/Acting Teacher

Jewish Community High School of the Bay

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Posted:
July 11, 2019
Location:
California
Salary:
Dependent upon experience
Type:
Contract - Experienced
Preferred Education:
Masters
The Jewish Community High School of the Bay needs an amazing Theatre Director and Acting Teacher like you beginning with the 2019−20 or 2020-21 school year. This position includes coordinating, and administering our well-developed high school theater program through classroom teaching, clubs, and oversight of all theatre productions.

As our lead Theater Arts Educator you will:
  • Direct and produce three main stage productions each year (Fall musical, Winter drama/new play, and Spring comedy)
  • Teach one or more sections of Acting and / or Playwriting with the ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners and adjust practices to meet the needs of all students
  • Serve as the faculty sponsor for International Thespian Society
  • Partner with College Counseling to prepare students for college auditions/college portfolios; write recommendations for awards and scholarships
  • Be directly involved creating and maintaining a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive environment
  • Be supported by an engaged Dean, Learning Specialists, and School Counselor to help you focus on your teaching
  • Work alongside colleagues who will both push you to be a better teacher and welcome your help in improving their teaching
  • Work with supportive administrators who encourage innovative teaching, expect professional growth, and embrace research based pedagogy
  • Support students and the JCHS community by engaging in life outside the classroom through activities such as club advising, student mentoring and attending school events and trips
As the Director/Producer of our theater productions, you will:
  • Propose scripts/productions appropriate for our wide community (students, parents, alums, faculty/staff, and neighbors), with plentiful opportunities to grow, develop & stretch our student performers, and align with the mission and values of our school. Selection of theater material will be largely in your hands, with input from others and final approval by the head of school
  • Manage production budgets
  • Interpret scripts/musical scores for blocking, staging, and character development
  • Manage auditions and call-backs to build casts
  • Develop a rehearsal calendar, including personnel, space, and equipment needs. This calendar will be built with the understanding that our performers are students first and therefore rehearsal time will be somewhat limited
  • Select, train and supervise Assistant Directors and student Stage Managers as needed
  • Work closely with Production Stage Manager(s), Technical Director and Musical Director to manage company calendar, rehearsals and disseminate information
  • Attend technical rehearsals preparing and disseminating detailed production/rehearsal notes for the cast and for the creative and production teams
  • Attend all performances - preparing and disseminating performance notes to both cast and crew
  • Serve as the production designer (costume, set, props, sound, lights) as needed.
  • Oversee all marketing materials for productions and department in coordination with the Director of Marketing
  • Perform weekend (Sunday) and night responsibilities as required for productions, and events like Open Houses and Arts Evening
Qualifications/Skills:
  • Minimum three years’ experience working as a Stage Director and Producer in youth theater
  • Strong interpersonal, team, and leadership skills; professionalism and flexibility in working with diverse constituent groups;
  • Knowledge of relevant health and safety guidelines legislation and procedures
  • Self-directed with proven ability to assume responsibility, work independently, and move work/projects to completion with minimal supervision
  • Strong working knowledge of Mac Operating System, MS Office and G Suite
 
As a pluralistic Jewish high school, JCHS students represent the diversity of Jewish practice and identity in the Bay Area. Faculty commitment to the mission of the school is essential, but religious affiliation is not a factor in hiring. We believe our students learn best from a diverse faculty and extended professional community and welcome people of any race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation and marital status to come work with our students.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

If this sounds like a community of learners you would like to join, email a cover letter and resume as one PDF document to: jobs@jchsofthebay.org

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift/carry up to 25 pounds regularly, using proper lifting techniques
  • Ability to lift/carry between 25 and 50 pounds occasionally, using proper lifting techniques
  • Ability to sit, stand, stoop, walk, bend, twist, use hands to finger, reach with hands and arms, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, twist, push, balance, and climb a ladder (or other similar stepping aid) as needed
  • Ability to travel comfortably and safely around our campus as needed
  • Ability to read information in printed material and/or on a mobile device/laptop/computer screen

NOTES:

Additional Salary Information: JCHS provides a very competitive salary, TIAA retirement benefits, comprehensive health and vision plans, life insurance, free on-campus off-street parking, free lunch served daily in our student commons, and a collegial environment.
About Jewish Community High School of the Bay
JCHS is a unique college preparatory high school committed to integrating deep learning, universal wisdom, and Jewish values. We empower each student to embrace her or his Jewish identity, generate empathy and compassion, delight in lifelong education, and improve the world. As expressed in this mission: • Deep learning represents learning that is intrinsically motivated and is the result of complex thinking, collaborative practice, integration, and reflection. It is both grounded in concrete knowledge and infinite in application. • Universal wisdom represents wisdom inclusively drawn from across disciplines, cultures, and history–whether secular, religious, or Jewish. Universal wisdom honors diverse viewpoints derived from common values. • Jewish values represents those values that are drawn from, but not necessarily exclusively identified with, the Jewish tradition–a tradition that is diverse and represented by many voices. We welcome inquiries from all educators who are deeply committed to contributing their unique perspectives to the inclusive, challenging, and nurturing environment here at JCHS. As a school dedicated to creating a pluralistic community, ...JCHS employment decisions are made on the basis of an individual's skills and qualifications and will not exclude a candidate from consideration on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status. For information regarding future openings please email your contact information to jobs@jchsofthebay.org.
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