High School Drama Teacher

Position Overview: The American School of Dubai Art Department offers meaningful drama development for students and fosters an appreciation of the theatre and the arts. ASD has a state-of-the-art theatre, which offers a professional facility that can support a variety of visual and performing arts. ASD is seeking an energetic, passionate candidate who can serve to enhance, enrich and extend learning opportunities for students. Instructional Responsibilities: Effective delivery of the drama curriculum Provide an environment that is conducive to learning Effectively manage each group of students while providing for a variety of learning styles, ability levels, and educational backgrounds Maintain rigorous and appropriate learning expectations of all students at all times Monitor student learning and make appropriate modifications of goals and strategies to meet students’ needs Maintain accurate up-to-date records of student progress and attendance Direct the annual high school musical Collaborate closely with the school wide Arts teams and parent volunteer groups Engage parents and students in the learning process through frequent and meaningful communications about student progress Be available to parents and students outside of school hours Engage in department/team planning, curriculum review, and other activities Collaborate effectively with colleagues in the development of cohesive curriculum materials and the establishment of instructional goals Cooperate with and participate in the planning and evaluation of the school program Keep current in education through coursework, in-service programs, and by attending professional meetings and conferences Maintain a proficient working knowledge in school related technologies and employ technology (computer, video, internet, etc) as appropriate to enhance instruction Engage with students in meaningful activities beyond the classroom which extend learning experiences and meet the needs of students (coaching, organizi