After School Drama Teacher
Bank Street College of Education

New York, New York

Posted in Education and Training

$40.00 - $60.00 per hour


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JOB DESCRIPTION

After School Drama Teacher

Bank Street School for Children

Start Date: Monday, September 23, 2024

Role: Afterschool Drama Teacher (Part-Time)

Schedule:

One Day Weekly (Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays and will be determined during the hiring process)

3:00PM - 5:00PM (2 sessions for age levels 6/7s - 7/8s and 8/9s - 9/10s)

September 2024 - June 2025 adhering to the BSC calendar

Opportunity for occasional substitute work

Pay Rate: $40 - $60 Per Hour (commensurate with experience)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a creative and passionate Drama Teacher to lead an after school course focused on age-appropriate self-expression and theatrical production. The Drama Teacher will collaborate with the Afterschool Supervisor and Administrative Team to develop and implement curricula tailored to specific age groups, including 6/7s-7/8s and 8/9s-9/10s. The course will culminate in a small theatrical production, which will be shared with the families of the participating students at the end of the semester.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with administrators and supervisors to create and implement age-appropriate drama curricula.
  • Guide students in choosing, rehearsing, and mounting a small theatrical production.
  • Build positive relationships with students, fostering a supportive and focused classroom environment.
  • Utilize effective classroom management skills to maintain an energetic and safe learning space, following health and safety guidelines.
  • Ensure students move safely through the hallways and in and out of the building during program hours, adhering to all building-wide safety regulations.
  • Oversee the safe dismissal of students to authorized adults at the end of each session.
  • Actively participate in the Afterschool program, sharing information and strategies with colleagues to support a healthy classroom community.
Qualifications:
  • High School diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Experience teaching drama to children in the specified age groups is preferred.
  • Strong classroom management skills, particularly with younger children.
  • Familiarity with progressive education principles is a plus.
  • Previous experience within the Bank Street community is an advantage.
  • Willingness to collaborate and work as part of a team, with a commitment to developing skills in working with individual children, small groups, and the entire class.
If you are passionate about drama and enjoy working with children, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to inspire creativity and bring the joy of theater to our students.

ABOUT US

Bank Street is a leader in education, a pioneer in improving the quality of classroom practice, and a national advocate for children and their families.

Since its beginnings in 1916, Bank Street has been at the forefront of understanding how children learn and grow. From early childhood centers and schools to hospitals and museums, Bank Street has built a national reputation on the simple fact that our graduates know how to do the work that is right for children.

At Bank Street's Graduate School of Education, students are trained in a model that combines the study of human development, learning theory, and sustained clinical placement to promote significant development as a teacher prior to graduation. Our children's programs-Bank Street School for Children, Family Center, Bank Street Head Start, and Liberty LEADS-foster children's development in the broadest sense by providing diverse opportunities for social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. The Bank Street Education Center disrupts inequity through system-level change to help design better educational experiences for both children and adults. The College further supports and influences positive outcomes for children every day through professional development programs, research projects, and other key efforts engaging educators, intermediary organizations, and government officials at the district, state, and federal levels.


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