Drama Teacher

Job Description

Sophomore Drama: 3x/week during fall semester. Capstone in January.
Junior/Senior Drama. 3x/week during fall semester. Production in January.

Please direct applications (see below) or inquiries to rduffy[AT]chestertonri.org.

The Drama Teacher will be tasked with delivering excellent instruction in Drama during the fall semester, and will work with the Headmaster in selecting and producing the sophomore Capstone and Junior/Senior play in January.

Essential qualifications for this role include mission and vision alignment, expertise in the subject matter, thoughtful lesson planning, effective organization, clear communication, practical wisdom, and the ability to create a classroom atmosphere that fosters joy, respect, order, wonder, and active participation.

Strong applicants must be animated by a spirit of wonder and the desire to grow intellectually, professionally, in character, and in faith. Having taught or previously been educated in classical schools is desirable.

Chesterton is committed to supporting the ongoing intellectual, professional, and spiritual formation of teachers, and provides teacher coaching, an intentional culture of growth, a robust school culture that goes beyond the classroom, and opportunities for fellowship and community outside the normal school day.

Teachers take an Oath of Fidelity to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. As part of our modeling for students, part-time teachers are encouraged to attend daily Mass at the school when possible.

Interested individuals should familiarize themselves with our school and our mission via our website: https://chestertonri.org and then apply by sending materials (see below) to: rduffy[AT]chestertonri.org

Mission

Our Lady of Hope's mission is to form young men and women who know and love the truth, and magnify Jesus Christ, Truth himself, with their lives. Through study of the enduring works of the great tradition, a study guided and fulfilled by the light of the Catholic faith, we educate the whole person - imagination, intellect, and will - in wisdom and virtue. We partner with parents to foster a community of learning, prayer, and friendship, centered in the Eucharist, so that our students become joyful leaders and saints.

Application

Please send the following materials to [email protected]. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

• Resume/curriculum vitae

• Cover letter. Your cover letter should answer the following questions:

(1) What are the characteristics of excellent teaching?
(2) What experiences do you have with acting, directing, or teaching drama?
(3) Are there examples that show (a) that you are capable of implementing a joyful and orderly classroom and (b) that you are able to receive and implement coaching effectively?
(4) Are there examples that demonstrate your ability to plan effectively and maintain strong organization?

• References. Please share the names of 3 people we may contact as references. At least one of your references should be able to comment on each of the following areas: (1) your character and faith; (2) your intellectual and academic interests and capabilities; (3) your personal organization, competency, and professionalism.