Theater Teacher; Theater Arts Director

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis in the State of Indiana, Marion County. It is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures, religions, ethnic groups, races and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last sixty years.

Our mission is to nurture our students into tomorrow’s leaders by cultivating learning environments that ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement.

Job Title:
Theater Teacher

Contract Employee

Work Days: 185 Day Contract

Educational requirements:
Bachelor’s degree

Licensure:

- Hold or be eligible for an Indiana Secondary Theater License.

Salary

Schedule:

The teacher salary schedule is based on teaching experience and starts at Bachelor’s $51,000/Master’s $52,000 with 0 years of experience.

Benefits:
Benefits are effective 1st of the month following the first day of employment.

Medical

Dental

Vision

Reports To:
The teacher reports to the building principal and/or the building administration.

General Duties:

North Central has a strong theatre tradition, along with a very supportive community and administration. This position includes a variety of class options, including Theatre Arts I, Theatre Arts II, Advanced Theatre, and a Repertory Theatre class. The successful candidate will deliver a progressive and challenging curriculum in the class assignments, as well as work with the Technical Theatre Director and the Performing Arts Department Chair to plan and supervise the extracurricular shows performed each school year

The applicant should:

- Hold or be eligible for an Indiana Secondary Theater License.

- Have experience in teaching and leading acting, as well as the stage and technical aspects of theatrical productions.

- Demonstrate a superior ability to work collaboratively with peers and superiors in accomplishing cooperatively developed educational goals.

- Possess excellent characteristics for representing a positive public relations image.

- Demonstrate a positive understanding of the educational needs of high school adolescents.

- Exhibit excellent communication and collaborative skills to work with staff, the community, post-secondary partners, parents, and theater organizations.

- Have a working knowledge of computers, databases, spreadsheets, word processing, and printers.

- Have knowledge and experience with theatrical productions, including musicals, drama, comedy, and other related genres.

- Be highly organized, with the ability to plan for and meet deadlines, pay attention to detail, and be self-directed.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for extended periods of time (3)

Ability to carry 25 pounds (2)

Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations (4)

Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter (4)

Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels (4)

Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation (4)

Ability to operate office equipment (4)

Ability to reach in all directions (4)

Amount of force to push / pull up to 15 pounds (3), 25-30 pounds (2), and 50 or more (1)

Amount to lift 25–30 pounds (2) and 50 or more pounds (1)

Climbing (1)

Overhead work (2)

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunity/equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders in its programs and activities. Washington Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.

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