Seeking Part-time Drama Teacher
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Heketi Community Charter School is small school that opened its doors in the South Bronx in fall 2012.
We seek dedicated and passionate individuals who are committed to making knowledge accessible to all students, engaging with families and the community, and critically examine their practice for continued professional growth. Candidates with experience teaching in a high poverty urban school and are committed to social justice are encouraged to apply.
School Mission
“The mission of Heketi is to provide an exceptional educational solution through an integrated educational design with high expectations, extensive academic and social-emotional support, and a high level of family and community engagement.”
“Heketi” is the Taíno word for ONE. Taínos are the indigenous people of the Caribbean, representing the heritage of a large portion of the Spanish-speaking population in the South Bronx. Heketi was borne out of a desire to honor this heritage and embrace the power of multilingual literacy and reading skills for success and leadership. The meaning of Heketi, ONE, is also a recognition of what it takes to create an educational environment that ensures each child’s success. Heketi’s educational design integrates families, school staff, and community members-all invested and united in building a community focused on achievement.
Role
We are looking for a part-time drama teacher to work with students in grades 1-4.
An ideal candidate has an energetic personality and excellent classroom management. Experience with teaching elementary-age children (not necessarily drama) would also be a plus.
Responsibilities
Develop highly engaging lessons;
Help students read plays with feeling, and understand the theater genre;
Produce short plays in the classroom;
Produce a spring showcase for families;
Connecting drama to the NYS ELA standards;
Creating topics that are relevant to our students and families;
Promote and reinforce strong systems, routines and high expectations to ensure on task behavior and adherence to the school’s code of conduct;
Follow school-wide routines when students transition throughout the school day;
Use effective behavior management techniques based on Responsive Classroom model.
Qualifications:
• A passionate belief in Heketi’s mission, values, and educational model;
• Bachelor’s degree is required;
• Two years of drama teaching experience preferred;
How to apply
To Apply: If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your résumé to jobs@heketi.org with the name of the position for which you are applying in your subject line. Include a cover letter with a description of why Heketi is the right school for you.