The Carmel School seeks an inspiring theater/drama educator for the 2024-2025 school year (full-time or part-time). The Theater/Drama Teacher is a unique position at The Carmel School that involves teaching various students of different ages and abilities. This position is integral to the school’s development and appreciation of performing arts and instruction.

The Theater/Drama Teacher is responsible for developing students’ enjoyment, appreciation, and musical performance through various planned drama experiences. The ideal candidate will have experience and expertise in both musical and theatrical performing arts and be intimately involved in the instruction and development of the school's theatrical or dramatic programs. This position may involve teaching across multiple school divisions (Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School), so the candidate must possess strong qualities of flexibility, communication, adaptability, and organization.

Those who thrive in our Pre-K–12, college preparatory, Christian school environment are mission-aligned, creative, possess a demonstrable work ethic that focuses on student success, and is remarkably fun to work with! Most importantly, however, our students need another individual who deeply cares about them. 

At The Carmel School, our teaching faculty are expected to:

• help each student develop competence in his/her skills 
• motivate each student to attain and develop necessary 21st-century skills toward thinking critically, asking higher-level questions, and collaborating with others to solve problems
• encourage each student to understand the rules and functions of the classroom and each learning environment
• foster students' engagement and inquiry in their studies
• champion the role of independent schools in the greater Richmond/Fredericksburg area

Please also note that a Bachelor's degree is required, a Master's degree is strongly preferred, and certification in (content area) is preferred. All employees must complete a criminal background check upon their official start date.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a B.A. in a relevant field, or commensurate experience, is preferred.

• Experience with theater or musical theater is strongly preferred.

• The ability to work with students at all skill levels is required.
• Aspects of the position can at times be physically demanding, but reasonable accommodations may be available if requested in advance.

About The Carmel School

The Carmel School is an accredited independent, college preparatory, Christian school where students in grades Pre-K through 12th THRIVE. Located between Fredericksburg and Richmond in Ruther Glen, Virginia, The Carmel School's mission is to prepare students for success in our ever-changing world by creating a community supportive of academic, physical, and spiritual growth to instill honor and integrity rooted in Christian values. Through a coordinated effort with our incredible faculty and staff, our students experience a safe, challenging school community that requires active student participation and provides numerous opportunities for scholarship, service, leadership, and spiritual growth. As a learning community, we value the pursuit of personal honor and integrity, the active embrace of diversity, and the meaningful engagement of being responsible citizens to those around us.

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