RECRUITMENT BULLETIN  #16-051                                                                      Theatre/Drama Teacher (.5)
AUGUST 5, 2016                                                                                                     Dance Teacher (.5)
                                                                                                                                Arthur O. Eve School of Distinction #61
                                                                                                                               

                                                                    NOTICE OF POSITION 
 
POSITION:
The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Kriner Cash, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:
                                   
                                                        Theatre/Drama/Dance Teacher
                                                Arthur O. Eve School of Distinction # 61
                      
APPLICATION:
Candidates interested in applying must complete an online application on the district web site at www.buffaloschools.org/jobs.  Click the "APPLY" button at the bottom of this page to start your application.  Once the form is completed, click the “Submit” button.

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QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must have earned a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree and have a New York State teaching certificate in Dance and/or Theatre.  Preference will be given to candidates who are certified in BOTH Dance and Theatre. 

• Minimum 1 year of previous experience in a performing arts and/or education setting
• Passion for working with young children in an extra-curricular setting
• Proven track record of theatre, dance, or vocal music teaching experience
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong management skills and the ability to oversee multiple projects successfully
• Strong ability to manage and maintain budgets effectively
• Must work well in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Ability to work substantial weekend and evening hours required
• Demonstrated experience directing dramas and musical theatre
                                                                         
  RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Teaching theatre/drama and dance classes to elementary students that are assigned on a daily basis.(Note:students will likely have had NO prior formal training)
• Keeping of daily attendance reports and student grades.
• Assist in the planning of the school plays and musicals.
• Producing and directing musical/drama productions at the elementary school
• Attendance at all faculty meetings, Theatre Arts Department meetings, pre- and post-planning events, and any other meeting as mandated by the administration.
• The scheduling, planning, and facilitation of production meetings.
• Theater student supervision in all classroom activities including, but not limited to the Main stage theatre, House, Backstage, and Control Booths.
• Developing production budgets and ordering of supplies.
• Casting and staging of the school plays and musicals in conjunction with theatre department colleagues.
• For each show: organizing, designing and maintaining production support including scenery, staging, sound and lighting.
• Supervise and run all required public performances.
• Procure and maintain equipment and supplies necessary in producing a wide variety of programs and special events, assist in maintaining a small scene shop and scenery storage area.
• Work with other fine arts teachers to develop reasonable and creative production plans; should have some experience in drama, musical theatre, dance, music concerts, and combined event production
• Design or supervise the design of all scenery and lighting for drama and musical productions.
• Other duties as assigned.