Theater Teaching Fellow Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Theater Teaching Fellow Cary Academy – 4.8 Cary, NC Job Details Full-time $42,000 a year 12 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Relocation assistance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Life insurance Referral program Qualifications CPR Certification Management High school diploma or GED Bachelor’s degree Communication skills Teaching Entry level Time management Full Job Description Applicants

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TEACHING FELLOW SCOPE

Cary Academy is seeking an enthusiastic, imaginative and team-oriented Theater Teaching Fellow to work alongside a dynamic group of educators in our Fine and Performing Arts Department. The Teaching Fellows Program offers early-career teachers or individuals entering teaching from another field the opportunity to immerse themselves in a vibrant and forward-thinking independent school community for purposes of professional exploration, engagement and growth. The Theater Teaching Fellow works with mentors to share a passion for theater arts in engaging and meaningful ways that build on the students’ natural curiosity and foster interactive, participatory and discovery learning.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

As Theater Teaching Fellow:

Work closely with Arts Department Chair to teach and support theater classes and general arts programming in a manner consistent with the mission and educational philosophies of Cary Academy. Assist the Technical Director with maintaining the theater lobby, house, stage and wings, scene shop, supply room, black box, dressing rooms, control room, Design Lab and Discovery Studio spaces to ensure the safety and comfort of students, employees, and guests. Provide technical support for internal and external events, curricular performances, extracurricular productions, and other activities and events across campus. Contribute as production team member for curricular and extracurricular productions (such as plays, musicals, concerts, and other school performances), including construction and strike. In the absence of the Technical Director, coordinate and supervise production staff, running crews and other tasks as needed. May partner with an advisor to provide personal and academic guidance to a group of student advisees. May serve as substitute teacher for other arts department members, as needed. As a

Cary Academy Employee:

Engage actively in the school’s diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism work in all aspects of your professional responsibilities and interactions in furtherance of Cary Academy’s commitment to equity and justice. Attend and actively participate in all required school professional development activities in areas to include, but not limited to, safety and security; diversity, equity, and inclusion; student learning and support; technology; and school operations. Engage authentically in processes of self-reflection and improvement of practice, including full participation in the school’s Professional Growth and Renewal Program . Complete all required administrative and operational tasks and comply with all applicable regulatory requirements and school policies and procedures as articulated in handbooks, operating guides and other school policy and procedure communications and documentation in a responsive and timely manner. Use designated technology assets and platforms as directed by school policies and procedures to allow for secure, effective, and collaborative school operations. Work collaboratively with the Information Services team to research, implement and evaluate technology resources related to position responsibilities. Perform other projects and duties as assigned in support of both divisional and school operations and initiatives.

ESSENTIAL EXPECTATIONS

As a

Cary Academy Employee:

Perform position responsibilities in a professional manner that overtly upholds and supports the school’s commitment to its Cornerstones as detailed in the Employee Handbook . Model and ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and work environment. Honor the confidentiality of student, family, employee, and school information. Work collegially with other employees in ways that nurture a culture of professional collaboration, exchange, and growth. Engage with students, parents, employees, and alumni as well as members of the external community with courtesy, sensitivity, understanding, and discretion. Demonstrate a mindset and commitment to ongoing professional growth and innovation in your specific role at Cary Academy as well as in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion; student learning and support; and technology. Ensure technology skills meet current standards as defined by Information Services, consistent with Cary Academy’s profile as a technology-forward school. Utilize the school’s technology resources efficiently and effectively for school operations, adapting readily to changes and seeking guidance where needed. Apply emerging technologies to position responsibilities as applicable. Plan and prepare appropriately for position responsibilities. Demonstrate regular, predictable, and reliable on-campus attendance.

EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field; advanced degree preferred.

Experience:

Relevant experience in theater arts in high school or college.

Equivalency:

Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience may be considered in place of the above requirements.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

As Teaching Fellow:

Interest in a career in education and a strong desire to nurture the unique developmental needs of adolescents. Demonstrated history of successful collaborative and innovative endeavors. Some knowledge of theatrical technical direction and stage management. Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and navigate theater staging environments. As a

Cary Academy Employee:

Strong interpersonal skills that uphold the school’s values of respect, integrity and compassion as well as contribute toward a learning and work environment that maintains and celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion. Must be able to interact with other members of the Cary Academy community in a collaborative and positive manner. Ability to interact with students in a safe and developmentally appropriate manner. Effective oral and written communication skills that allow for successful execution of position responsibilities. Strong organizational and time management skills that allow for the ability to successfully handle a multi-priority, deadline-oriented work environment on an ongoing basis. Working knowledge of technology platforms to communicate, collaborate, and conduct business; experience in a Microsoft 365 ecosystem preferred. Willingness to work collaboratively in a mission-centered organization. Ability to work independently and prevent or solve problems in areas of responsibility without requiring significant ongoing direction and guidance.

WORK SCHEDULE

Days:

In general, faculty are scheduled to work on campus Monday through Friday as determined by the academic calendar. Certain work requirements, extracurricular responsibilities, or unplanned academic calendar changes could result in a need for a temporary modification of this schedule, including work on the weekends.

Hours:

In general, faculty are expected to work Monday-Friday when school is in session, and to be present for student assemblies and to attend all team, departmental, faculty and other employee meetings. Regular working hours for full-time faculty members during each school day vary depending upon the scheduled start time in each division and meetings or activities that may be required before or after school. In addition, certain activities, including but not limited to student conferences, field trips, performances, and competitions, may occasionally result in evening and/or weekend hours as determined by a faculty member’s primary and extracurricular position responsibilities. SALARY The Teaching Fellow is a one-year position at a salary of $42,000, with opportunity to be considered for a second year based on performance and business needs. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Specific tasks and deadlines may vary and are provided to the employee by the supervisor.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Relocation assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Ability to

Commute:

Cary, NC 27513 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Cary, NC 27513: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person