Drama Teacher (Pre-Primary)

Drama Teacher (Pre-Primary)

REPORTS TO:                   Head of School

DIRECT REPORTS:           No

SALARY:                              $53,000-$56,000

About the role

The Pre-Primary Drama Teacher will work with our preschool and PreK students ages 3-5. The drama teacher will focus on beginning drama techniques and vocabulary. In the spring, the drama teacher will collaborate with the music teacher to direct and produce a performance. The drama teacher will be responsible for creating a 45-minute lesson weekly specific to each individual grade level they teach. The drama teacher will be responsible for grading, parent communication, classroom management and planning. This teacher will also serve as a substitute teacher on days when they do not have drama classes.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Experience working with children between the ages of 3-5.
• Experience planning performances.
• Lesson planning and grading.
• Working collaboratively.
• Classroom management.
• Current MERIT account preferred.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or theater arts.
• Experience working in private school environments preferred.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

E-Verify Participation:

BCA & ISP U.S. participates in E-Verify and will provide the Federal Government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

BCA & ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

BCA & ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

BCA & ISP Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

BCA & ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.