Performing Arts Teacher - Oakland, United States - Bentley School

Bentley School

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Oakland, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Reports To:
K-8 Director

Position Type:
Full-Time, Faculty, Exempt

Bentley School is a K-12 co-educational, independent day school located on two campuses in Oakland (K-8) and Lafayette (9-12), California.

Founded in 1920, Bentley School's legacy of excellence in teaching and learning maximizes student success in college and throughout their lives.

Bentley is an inclusive community that shares a vision of academic achievement, balance, and the cultivation of character.

Engaging in continual reflection, re-assessment, and pursuit of mission-driven pedagogical practices, Bentley faculty members maintain a growth mindset by observing and learning from each other and participating in robust professional development.

Teachers are expected to align unequivocally with student growth and success, establishing pedagogical objectives that are consistent with students' development, reflecting high expectations along with demonstrated flexibility based on student achievement.

Beyond the classroom, Bentley faculty members participate meaningfully in aspects of student and campus life serving as role models of compassion, respect, justice, and inclusivity as citizens of the world.

Criteria:

Self-motivated individuals who want to play an integral role in a dynamic school community.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Teach middle school Performing Arts electives
Create and direct the middle school trimester performances (fall, winter, spring)
Serving as a coadvisor to a group of middle school students
Teach lower school students by trimester
Create and direct lower school grade level performances
Developing daily lesson plans and assessments of student performance
Participating in various aspects of student life at Bentley such as advising students, clubs, coaching, or working with student organizations
Working collaboratively with administration, grade level teachers, specialists, and advisors
Developing and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues, students, and families
Supporting and following school policies and procedures
Creating a positive learning environment where students thrive academically
Engaging in regular supervisory duties including drop off, recess, lunch and pick up
Attending regular faculty, gradelevel, and weekly department meetings
Attending Open Houses, Admissions events, and other special events as needed
Being a positive and contributing member of the Bentley community
Communicating effectively with parents through conferences, and report writing

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Drama, Performing Arts, or related field
Minimum of 23 years of teaching experience or related experience working with students in performing arts
Experience in theatrical production and creative solutions to scenery, props, and costumes
Experience in an interdisciplinary environment with an emphasis on group collaboration
Experience in teaching problemsolving skills in addition to content
Ability and willingness to work with students in large and small group settings using multiple teaching methods to reach a broad range of students
Desire to continually examine one's practice with the goal to improve student learning
A passion for working with young people
A desire to collaborate in a dynamic community of teachers and administrators
Excellent interpersonal, writing, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in working with grades K8 in an academic setting
Experience in innovative course design, planning, implementation, and assessment

Pay Range:

Bentley uses a competitive salary scale, which takes into account experience, education, and skill level.

The salary scale for this position ranges from $69,525 for teachers with no prior teaching experience to $140,000 for teachers with over 40 years of prior experience.

How to Apply:

Please submit a letter of interest, a CV/resume, and a statement of teaching philosophy that addresses both your approach to working with students and how you approach your classroom practice.

A list with the names and contact information of three (3) references should also be included. No phone calls, please.

Bentley is unable to provide immigration sponsorships such as H1B Visas.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and be willing to undergo both Livescan background check and TB screening as part of the hiring process.