Position Summary
Under direction, promote and develop successful learning for students in all PreK-8 Theatre (Drama) Performing Arts classes. Plan, develop, organize, and assist in the operation of a comprehensive Performing Arts educational program for students. Perform instructional and related duties as they pertain to the state standards in Theatre and Performing Arts education. Perform other related functions as required. Design, plan, and execute; in collaboration with Performing Arts Department Teachers, school-wide performances throughout the school year.
Perform a variety of complex and responsible duties in providing information and assistance to students, staff, parents, and the public by using RHLS systems and processes. Initiate, create, and maintain printed and electronic communication systems to support all RHLS activities (including social media)
Supervises:
Working Relationships
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Principal
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Assistant Principal
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Enrichment Program Director
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Office Manager
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Community Events Coordinator
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Director of Admissions/Publicity
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Human Resource Manager
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Classroom Teacher
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Parents
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Students
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Essential Duties
The competent teacher will:
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Have a thorough understanding of the requirements related to state standards in performing arts education
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Be capable of developing course goals related to state standards in performing arts education
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Use techniques and introduce appropriate methods of teaching that enable all students to meet the state and district benchmarks for performing arts education
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Provide a variety of classroom techniques and methods
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Promote high levels of achievement in relation to individual student ability
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Use techniques and methodologies appropriate to student ability
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Use adopted school curriculum and appropriate supplementary materials
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Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to use research-based principles of effective instruction
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Organize instruction using learning objectives with clearly defined student outcomes
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Employ teaching strategies congruent with planned student outcomes
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Monitor student learning and pace instruction accordingly
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Develop and maintain an environment conducive to effective student learning
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Develop written rules of classroom behavior and communicate those rules to all students
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Enforce written rules for classroom behavior
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Communicate course goals and academic expectations to students and parents
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Provide for the health and safety of students in all instructional settings
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Prepare effectively for class
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Prepare daily lesson plans
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Provide instruction predicated on course goals and objectives
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Develop and communicate appropriate grading standards to students
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Establish written grading standards that are clear and incorporate a variety of graded activities.
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Assure that grading standards are explained and available to parents
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Develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships
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Model personal behaviors of honesty, fairness, courtesy and consideration
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Maintain a cooperative relationship with administration, staff, students and parents
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Share appropriate information with parents and with other staff members
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Provide documentation of students’ progress
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Provide timely and accurate feedback/documentation to students, parents and appropriate staff members
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Maintain appropriate records of student performance
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Build motivation and interest in learning
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Exhibit personal interest and encourage student interest in the subject area related to performing arts education
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Maintain a current awareness of activities in music education
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Maintain an ongoing personal program of professional growth and development
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Develop and implement annually an approved plan for professional growth and development
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Identify and request to attend professional workshop activities
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Participate in school sponsored inservice offerings appropriate to assignment
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Maintain an attitude of helping in the total school atmosphere
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Be willing to be involved in student activities of the total school outside of regular classroom, i.e., assemblies, performances, concerts, field trips, and programs
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Oversee activities related to performing arts group performances and trips
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Plan concert programs, including facilities requests
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Assure that trips are planned and chaperoned in accordance with school policies
Teach Theatre/Drama/Performing Arts to:
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Partner with Classroom Music and Instrumental Music teachers as needed.
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Pre-K and TK - Assist the Preschool Director and Staff as requested in researching and preparing programs. Act as a resource and reference, not lead or direct programs.
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Kindergarten – Fourth Grades - 40 minutes each class once a week
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Fifth Grade - 50 minutes each class once a week
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Middle School (6th – 8th Grade) – 70 min. Elective Drama course
Chapel - Once a Week, Every Wednesday 8:00-9:30am
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Under supervision, assist classroom teachers in design and delivery of individual class chapel presentations and rehearsals.
Spirit Squad / Dance & Cheer Team (1st - 3rd) - Once a week: Extra-Curricular After School Enrichment, 3:15-4:15 pm
Spirit Squad / Captain Leadership Dance & Cheer Team (4th – 5th) - Once a week: Extra-Curricular After School Enrichment, 3:15-4:15 pm
Musical Theatre or other specialized class - Once a week: Extra-Curricular After School Enrichment, 3:15-4:15 pm
Performance Expectations:
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Coordinate special facility request needs for programs.
Christmas Concerts – Design and Direct
K-2 Concert with Christmas carols
3-5 Concert with Christmas Carols
Middle School Concert/Performance in the evening.
Grandparents Day/VIP Day
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Design and Director Student presentations at this annual school-wide event.
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Friday Morning K-5 Performances.
Assist as needed with Spring Choral Festival Field Trip with 5th Grade at Concordia University Irvine.
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Usually in February or March
Spring Sing Performances – Design and Direct in coordination with Choral and Instrumental Music Teachers
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K-2 Concert - work with other Performing Arts Teachers to do a musical.
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3-5 Concert - work with other Performing Arts Teachers to do a musical.
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Middle School Spring Showcase in the evening – work with Orchestra, Drama, Praise Band, Concert Band, and Singspiration at this performance.
Assist in coordination with annual Pacific Symphony Class Act program. Provide leadership and assistance for classroom teachers throughout the school year.
Coordinate and facilitate performance opportunities for Arts-based enrichment classes. Such as, but not limited to: Dance Teams, pBone, Musical Theatre, Spirit Squads, and Class Act events.
Other festivals or clinics as you, the Theatre / Preforming Art teacher, see fit.
Communication for Performing Arts activities: Develop, coordinate, and disseminate (Instrumental Music, Choral Music, Drama, Class Act, Chapels, etc.). Provide via social media school accounts. Provide quarterly article to The Vine magazine. Provide monthly to the School Newsletter. Provide assistance and work with school office on all communications (posters, flyers, website, app, etc.)
Position Requirements
Spiritual:
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Affirms that, as part of the qualifications for this position, he/she is a Christian who knows the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior. (John 3:3, 1 Peter 1:23).
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Gives testimony that teaching and/or working with children is a calling, and that working in this Christian school is God's direction.
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Manifests by precept and example the highest Christian virtue and personal decorum, serving as a Christian role model (1 Timothy 4: 12)
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Accepts without verbal or mental reservations the Statement of Faith, the Philosophy of Education, and Mission Statement of this school and church and is committed to upholding them.
Education:
Possession of a Baccalaureate or higher degree with emphasis in elementary Performing Arts education, a subject matter field commonly taught in the elementary grades, or closely related field areas.
Certification Requirement
Possession of a California credential authorizing service as a teacher of elementary grade pupils.
Experience:
Successful completion of student teaching at a recognized college or university or two years of regular full-time elementary classroom teaching experience.
Preferred Skills:
Knowledge of:
Principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to teaching and instruction of elementary Performing Arts pupils; child growth and development and behavior characteristics of the elementary child; educational curriculum and instructional goals and objectives, and the educational trends and research findings pertaining to elementary Performing Arts educational programming; behavior management and behavior shaping strategies, techniques and methods, and conflict resolution procedures; socioeconomic and cultural background differences of the general school population.
Ability to:
Plan, organize, develop, and conduct a comprehensive teaching and instruction program for pupils in elementary and middle school Performing Arts, or a combination of these grades; provide effective learning experiences for pupils from a wide range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and with varying mental, social and emotional levels; effectively assess the educational needs of pupils, and design, develop, and implement sound individualized educational plans; provide an attractive, inviting and stimulating learning environment; perform research and development activities pertaining to music curriculum and instruction programs, pilot projects, and innovative programs designed to enhance pupil educational opportunities and experiences; comply with the school’s customer service standards, as outlined in school policy.
Core Skills:
Exhibits Christian Living/Christian Role Model
Excellent Written and Spoken Communication
Customer Service/Professionalism
Focused on Personal Professional Development
Computer
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Email
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Renweb
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PowerPoint
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Word Processing
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Desktop Publishing
