High School Drama Teacher
Position overview
The American School of Dubai Art Department offers meaningful drama development for students and fosters an appreciation of the theatre and the arts. ASD has a state-of-the-art theatre, which offers a professional facility that can support a variety of visual and performing arts. ASD is seeking an energetic, passionate candidate who can serve to enhance, enrich and extend learning opportunities for students.
Instructional responsibilities
Effective delivery of the drama curriculum
Provide an environment that is conducive to learning
Effectively manage each group of students while providing for a variety of learning styles, ability levels, and educational backgrounds
Maintain rigorous and appropriate learning expectations of all students at all times
Monitor student learning and make appropriate modifications of goals and strategies to meet students’ needs
Maintain accurate up-to-date records of student progress and attendance
Direct the annual high school musical
Collaborate closely with the school wide arts teams and parent volunteer groups
Engage parents and students in the learning process through frequent and meaningful communications about student progress
Be available to parents and students outside of school hours
Engage in department/team planning, curriculum review, and other activities
Collaborate effectively with colleagues in the development of cohesive curriculum materials and the establishment of instructional goals
Cooperate with and participate in the planning and evaluation of the school program
Keep current in education through coursework, in-service programs, and by attending professional meetings and conferences
Maintain a proficient working knowledge in school related technologies and employ technology (computer, video, internet, etc) as appropriate to enhance instruction
Engage with students in meaningful activities beyond the classroom which extend learning experiences and meet the needs of students (coaching, organizing field trips, sponsorship of clubs, events, community service projects, etc.)
Schoolwide responsibilities
Engage with the administration in a committed effort to continue to grow as an educator
Openly support and abide by all school policies and procedures
Model ASD values in interactions with the school community
Take on other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor
Required qualifications
Bachelor's degree with a valid teaching certificate/license in content area and/or related field
A minimum of two years, current, full-time related teaching experience with demonstrated expertise in subject matter
Experience with current best practices, current teaching materials, and current instructional strategies as well as recent professional growth activities
Current, valid teaching certification (license) in a related field, subject and/or grade level
Demonstrate focused instruction and assessment of student learning
Preferred qualifications
Experience teaching in an international/overseas school setting
Knowledge, skills & abilities
Experience with standards based grading
Participation in current and relevant professional growth activities
Demonstrate focused instruction and assessment of student learning
Be open-minded, eager and willing to collaborate in a team environment in order to plan and prepare for effective instruction within the classroom
Demonstrate commitment to personal continuous professional growth and development
Develop and maintain effective working relationships
Represent ASD with students, parents, colleagues, and broader school community in a professional manner
Terms of employment
General working hours are from 7:45 am - 3:45 pm, Monday through Thursday and 7:45 am - 12:15 pm (on site) & 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm (remote/flexible) on Fridays.
Friday is considered as a full working day for employees and the school reserves the right to schedule afternoon meetings and/or events where the employee’s presence is required. Employees should plan to be available and ready to respond to work-related requests on Friday afternoons unless an approved leave of absence has been applied for and approved through the usual and customary leave request process in advance. Any absence on a Friday will be considered a full-day absence.
ASD employees are responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. All employees agree to abide by all child protection policies and procedures, and agree to participate in all child protection training as mandated by the school as a condition of employment.
Criminal background checks will be conducted on all candidates prior to confirmation of employment.