Drama Teacher

School Summary

Camperdown Academy is a non-profit organization providing excellence in the education of dyslexic children with a day school for grades one through eight, and training and outreach services provided to teachers and professionals across the region. Specific and specialized teaching approaches are shared through outreach efforts and administered in small group settings with an emphasis on individualized instruction.

Position Summary

This position is for a full-time 3rd through 8th grade drama teacher beginning August of 2022. The ideal candidate would be committed to personal growth, possess excellent communication skills, be innovative in the classroom, and foster self-confidence in students by growing their capacity to observe, communicate, and work together creatively.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the development of expressive language through performance arts
• Manage the daily affairs of a classroom
• Collaborate with teachers to ensure adherence to individualized learning profiles of students
• Contribute to the overall school culture by embracing school-day duties such as recess coverage, lunch support, and carline responsibilities
• Actively participate as a member of the teaching team and subsequent tasks as assigned

Minimum Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and prior experience with drama/theatre
• Orton-Gillingham training required, will be provided as needed
• Reliable transportation and willingness to attend evening events as required

Camperdown Academy recruits, hires, and promotes without regard to race, religion, gender, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or sexual orientation.