Middle and Upper School Vocal & Musical Theatre Teacher [Part-Time, Temporary]

This is a 50% part-time and temporary position for the 25-26 academic school year. We look for staff and faculty who share our belief that a culturally rich and inclusive school community provides students with the best possible environment for a quality education. UPrep is a place where all students and families have equitable access to all the school has to offer, and we aspire for all community members to feel like they belong. Specific Responsibilities: • Teaches Middle and Upper School vocal and musical theatre • Engages students in school-wide performances, as well as possible performances outside of school • Actively participates in the life of the school outside the classroom • Vigorously engages in their own professional development • Establishes and cultivates community relations by maintaining open dialogue with all the school’s constituencies • Is familiar with and complies with all policies and regulations as put forth in the school’s documents • Since safety and security are everyone’s responsibility, takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, faculty, staff, equipment, materials and facilities • Performs other duties as assigned Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Competence in the content area and pedagogy for secondary school • Demonstrated experience in vocal music • Demonstrated experience directing theater and musical theater productions • Experience with operating Audio equipment • Good understanding of the developmental needs of middle school and upper school students • Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the students and program • Energy and enthusiasm and ability to hold students and oneself to high expectations • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds • Ability to create an active learning environment that supports understanding, passion and creativity in students • Ability to prepare lessons to appeal to a variety of learning styles, needs and accommodations • Ability to use formative assessments and strategies in the classroom • Deep interest in being part of a community as a colleague and grade-level team member • Experience being part of a curricular and co-curricular team preferred • Ability to work and communicate well with all levels of faculty and staff • Ability to work and communicate well with students and their parents • A working understanding of Universal Design for Learning and Understanding by Design concepts • Ability to maintain confidential information • Flexibility, maturity and a sense of humor • Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging • Ability to work efficiently in a Microsoft Windows or Mac environment using Office, master common automated systems for record keeping, and learn new technologies