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Education, Experience, or Certifications:

Education:    

• Bachelor's degree in theater education or related field required.
• Master's degree in theater education or related field required.

Experience:  

• 3+ years experience in teaching high school theater.
• 3+ producing, directing, managing high school theater productions.

Technical Knowledge or Skills:

• Knowledge of theater history, acting techniques, directing, and stagecraft.
• Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion issues, and dynamics in the classroom and in developing healthy, supportive relationships with all students.
• Strong knowledge of course subject matter required.
• Knowledge of instructional methodologies required.
• Strong knowledge of child development required.
• Develop innovative curricula, lesson plans, and assessment tools required.
• Use standard productivity and educational software or platforms (calendar/schedule software, learning management system, etc.) required.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Move in and around the classroom/building to interact with students, faculty, staff, parents, and other members of the community.
• Move class-related equipment/tools, as appropriate, around school property.
• When appropriate, escort children from one classroom to another, in and out of the building during arrival and dismissal, and in an emergency situation.
• Demonstrate lessons, when appropriate.
• Flexibility to work after-school hours and attend evening and weekend events.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Professional References Contact Information (3)
• Link to Portfolio of high school student theater performances
• Observe Performances - The Theater Director is an important hire for the Laboratory Schools. This position will begin the 2024-2025 school year to give the search committee the opportunity to view productions directed by potential candidates, in person. The search committee may travel out of state for highly competitive candidates. When available, candidates should provide a schedule of productions they are directing for the 2023-2024 school year. 

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