Position Objective
The role of the Middle School Drama Teacher is essentially to build and maintain a successful Drama program within the school by providing an educational atmosphere conducive to learning and developing through the process of inquiry and in conjunction with the International Baccalaureate MYP Program. The drama teacher needs to have knowledge and experience in a variety of drama techniques and approaches including devising, script work and journaling. The drama teacher will also be expected to be actively involved in school productions, which will require some after school and occasional weekend rehearsals.
Responsibilities
The job holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young person’s for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact will be to adhered to and ensure compliance with the relevant Cognita Safeguarding; Child Protection Policy and Procedures at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the role, the job holder identifies any instance that a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm either at school or at home, they must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead or to the Head or indeed to the Cognita Regional Safeguarding Manager so that a referral can be made accordingly to the relevant third party services.
Teaching:
• To teach Middle School Drama classes as required
• To possibly work with students who are on a learning accommodation plan and/or require an additional support teacher in class
• To demonstrate through collaboration, planning and teaching, the IB and MYP Framework of concepts within contexts,
and inquiry-based learning that is balanced within specific skills of “how to learn”, leading learning towards the IB Vision
and the aims of individual subject areas
• To use and refer to the Washington Arts Standards in the curriculum and in teaching and learning
• To work and collaborate with grade teachers to enrich curriculum and student learning
• To differentiate and target learning to students’ needs and aptitude levels
• To be culturally and linguistically responsive and proactive
Relationships:
• To develop trusting and effective relationships with the all the students in the classes and their parents
• To establish supportive, collaborative, and positive working relationships with all other members of staff
• To become a positive presence across the whole school and a representative of it within its wider community
Educational role:
• To develop and execute the preparation, planning and delivery of student-centred learning activities
• To build pedagogical practices around understanding the EAL learner, the importance of differentiation, and the essential
aspects of peer observation and feedback
• To establish effective home/school communication
• To participate fully in appropriate training in the various programs and initiatives at Stamford
• To demonstrate a willingness to analyze data such as MAP scores that inform teaching and learning
• To develop a practice that accommodates a range of ability levels and learning styles
• To work in a collegial and professional manner with peers that demonstrates respect, being prepared and on time, and
adhering to the school wide meeting norms and team essential agreements
Extended professional role:
• To understand and implement the expectations and policies established by Cognita and Stamford.
• To participate in professional duties as necessary outside of the scope of the school day (E.G. Field Studies trips,
professional development on weekends as needed, and after school meetings as required)
• To supervise duties at break/lunch and/or other unstructured times
• To abide by the child safeguarding expectations of the school
• To assist in internal sub coverage according to department needs
• To provide any other reasonable duties delegated by the School Management Team
Position Requirements
• At least 2 years of experience in working with children as a drama teacher with relevant qualifications
• Experience teaching MYP/IBDP/AP preferred
• Curriculum development knowledge is required
• Possess highly developed interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Excellent verbal and written English skills
• Good references on request
• Proficiency in using computers
• Demonstrates the Stamford Values – Courage, Ingenuity, Compassion, Integrity
Qualifications
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent is required
• Master’s degree in relevant field preferred
• Professional current teacher licensure or certification is required
Contacts
• Other Stamford Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff
• Parents and Students
• PTA
Working Conditions
• Working hours: 8am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, (until 5:00 pm on Wednesdays to accommodate the whole staff
meetings), plus occasional staff meetings and trainings
• Extended working hours during rehearsal and production weeks
• School holidays are paid and free except staff days and training days (please refer to the website to see the school
calendar with school holiday dates)
Terms of Employment
• Medical Benefits: Medical insurance provided where applicable
• Sick Leave/Hosp: 60 days hospitalization leave including 14 days sick leave
• Probation Period: 3 months from date of commencement
• Referee request: Required
• Background Check: Required
SAIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment background checks are mandatory and appointments are strictly subject to confirmation that all reference and background checks are completed to the satisfaction of Cognita, SAIS’ holding organization.
We are an equal opportunity employer and disallow discrimination of age, ethnic origin, nationality, gender, religion, sexual orientation, family status, pregnancy, marital status, medical or mental health history, physical characteristics or disability.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
