Dance/Theatre Teacher

Employment: 10 months/year - benefited - full-time

Salary: Commensurate with teacher salary schedule based on experience and degree

Application Procedures: Applicants must complete an online teaching application and attach (upload) a letter of interest, resume, copies of PRAXIS scores, transcripts and teaching license no later than 4:30pm by July 26, 2012.

Qualifications:

• Hold a valid Delaware Initial, Continuing, or Advanced License; or a Limited Standard, Standard or Professional Status Certificate issued by the Delaware Department of Education prior to August 31, 2003; and,
• Has met the requirements as set forth in 14 DE Admins. Code 1505 Standard Certificate, including any subsequent amendment or revision thereto; and,
• Has satisfied the additional requirements in the regulation
• Has satisfactorily completed fifteen (15) credits or their equivalent in professional development related to Dance and Drama/Theatre, selected by the applicant with the approval of the employing school district or charter school which is submitted to the Delaware Department of Education; or
• Has obtained certification in Dance from an accredited institution
• Six years of experience in the trade is preferred
• Ability to make real-world connections to promote work-based learning opportunities for the students
• Ability to follow established curriculum
• Ability to work with diverse students and must possess sensitivity to students’ cultural needs

General Responsibilities:  Applicants for the Dance/Theatre teaching position within the Arts & Humanities Academy at Glasgow High School must have the willingness and ability to teach high school students all aspects of Dance and Drama.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for teaching all three levels (years) of the career pathway
• Select and plan class content, which may include stretching, improvisation, dance techniques, strength exercises or combinations
• Design a curriculum that covers a range of styles, techniques and genres
• Determine class skill levels and make class content adjustments as necessary
• Design a recital program; choose theme, music, and choreograph all dance pieces
• Attend periodic staff meetings, professional development, and performances
• Choreograph and teach planned routines to be performed at school events
• Responsible for demonstrating and communicating a vision for the overall dance and drama program with the goal of making this program one of world class status
• Responsible for designing the dance program, building the curriculum and effective lesson plans
• Responsible for successfully preparing students for post-secondary opportunities in the performing arts
• Responsible for building partnerships to maximize student exposure to performance opportunities
• Responsible for providing students with engaging, hands-on experiences as part of the performing arts program and philosophy
• Responsible for incorporating project-based learning into the daily class routine
• Responsible for increasing enrollment in the Performing Arts pathway to sustainable levels
• Moderate physical activity required.  Must be able to lift 25 pounds.  Must be able to stand and/or walk for 7.5 hours per day

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Employment is conditional upon receipt of an acceptable Criminal Background Report, a negative Pre-Employment Drug Screening and a Child Abuse Registry Check showing you are not on the registry at any level
 
The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Board of Education of the Christina School District (“District”) that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age or Vietnam Era veteran’s status be subjected to any discrimination prohibited by the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, as amended; the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; and other applicable laws, regulations, and Executive Orders. This policy applies to the District’s programs and activities. Inquiries regarding compliance with this policy may be directed to Dr. Judi Coffield, Director of K-12 Services, Christina School District, 600 North Lombard Street, Wilmington, DE 19801; Telephone: (302) 552-2600