I tried to post these two openings on the listings page. But, I guess they haven't been approved yet. lf interested, please send a cover letter and resume to
HRDirector@esj.org and
HorneT@esj.org.
Episcopal School of Jacksonville Job Posting
Episcopal School of Jacksonville's approach to our balanced education (academics, fine arts, athletics and spiritual development) is sustained by the expectation of excellence in all areas of campus life. The school works to develop "leaders and doers of good," as is stated in our mission statement, created by our Founders in 1966. A liberal arts curriculum prepares the college-bound student by focusing on effective communications, critical thinking, problem-solving and technical skills in a learner-centered environment. The school, situated on 84 acres on the St. Johns River, is a caring community with faculty who are outstanding in their field, all who are dedicated to helping our students develop their creative talents, discover their passions and deepen their faith and commitment to service for others.
Job Description:
Episcopal is seeking a theatre teacher and director primarily for middle school students grades 6-8 with some responsibilities in the high school. This person would teach middle school drama classes, organize and direct a middle school theatre production, run middle school drama club, prepare for junior thespian events, and collaborate with other fine arts teachers on productions and performance opportunities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or graduate degree from an accredited educational institution
- Experience in theatre directing
- Teaching experience at the middle school level
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge and experience directing theatre productions, running production meetings and teaching classes in acting and directing
- Knowledge of current educational research, especially in the field of theatre education
- Ability to create, organize and implement lesson plans for maximum effectiveness.
- Ability to assess and analyze the levels of student achievement effectively and prescribe actions for improvement.
- Ability to maintain appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Solid oral and written communication skills when contacting/interacting with students, parents and colleagues.
- Ability to be an effective academic advisor
Job Description:
Episcopal School of Jacksonville is seeking a full time assistant technical theatre director and set designer to begin in the 2018-2019 school year. This person would develop and grow a curricular technical theatre program at the middle and high school level. Additionally, this person must be a set designer with proficiency in design and construction drawings, scene shop supervisory experience, and an understanding of production management in order to assist in the many events that happen in the school's theatre building. Generous employee benefits such as health, dental, and retirement are included.
Qualifications: A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is a must, preferably in technical theatre, theatrical design, or arts management. A portfolio of past set designs will be requested from the candidates.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Set Design experience and creation of construction drawings
- Shop tech experience and working knowledge of a fly system
- Supervision experience of younger student technicians
- Ability to create, organize and implement lesson plans for middle and high school technical theatre classes
- Prepare student technicians for submissions to technical theatre events at festivals and for technical theatre college portfolios
- Model appropriate safety practices to students and maintain appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Solid oral and written communication skills when contacting/interacting with students, parents and colleagues.
Episcopal is committed to an environment that is safe, achievement-oriented and positive. Episcopal invests heavily in professional development and training for faculty and staff, ensuring best practices and innovative teaching methods are continually incorporated into our classrooms. The school's faculty displays an outstanding academic background, excellent character, and dedication to the overall well-being of the students. The school, based in the Episcopal tradition, enrolls approximately 890 total students in Middle School (grades 6-8) and Upper School (grades 9-12).
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Taylor Horne
Upper School Theatre Director
Jacksonville FL
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