After School Theatre Teacher – San Mateo Foster City School District

Category

Teaching

Employee Type

Part-time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Offer Salary

$35-$47/hour

Experience

Previous teaching experience, leading community groups, or students through a variety of theatrical experiences and/or productions. Has a strong theater arts background with experience and knowledge of the art of acting, improvisation, playwriting,directing, and stage management.

How to apply

This is a teaching opportunity in Theater Arts for the elementary-age level in a public school setting. This position is a part-time, non-exempt hourly position with up to 5 hours of teaching per week. The Theatre Teacher will teach at school site/sites in the assigned school district on a weekly basis during the school year. The ideal candidate will have a deep appreciation for theatre arts and a strong commitment to nurturing students’ creativity and talent. Professional development and training for the role are provided. Please visit https://arts4all.org to learn more about this exciting position.

Responsibilities

• Implement CSMA curriculum for Theatre arts in a public elementary school setting. (Faculty will have online access to curriculum & lesson planning)
• Thorough understanding of CA State VAPA standards.
• Create a fun and meaningful learning environment while fostering creativity, self-expression, and collaboration among students and build confidence through performance.
• Organize and direct school theatre productions.
• Attend faculty meetings and trainings by CSMA and school partners to enhance understanding of curriculum and teaching skills. (Mentor program available for new teachers)
• Ensure the success of the Art4Schools program at your site by communicating regularly with on-site school staff and CSMA
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts, Drama, Performing Arts, or a related field
• Previous experience in teaching theatre arts at elementary school level or equivalent.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of the children
• Effective communication both verbal and written to school partners, staff/teachers and CSMA
• Excellent organizational skills
• Competent computer skills and familiarity with video conferencing software, Zoom, Google Workspace, and MS Office.
• A reliable form of transportation to get to and from the assigned school sites and occasional trips to the Community School of Music and Arts in Mountain View, CA.
  
  

Physical Demands

• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  
  

Benefits Include

• All faculty have access to a 403(B) retirement plan.
• Paid Sick Leave accrual.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available for faculty who teach 20 hours or more in a week.
• All supplies and equipment are provided by the school.
• Employee and Family discount on private lessons and classes
  
  

Schedule

• Monday – Friday after school hours at the assigned school site
  
  

To Apply

Please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected] with the subject “After School Theatre Teacher – San Mateo Foster City School District.”

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