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Tandem Friends School, a co-ed, Quaker, 5th-12th grade independent day school in Charlottesville, Virginia, has an opening for an upper school drama teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. Performing arts classes at Tandem have historically played an important role in the life of the school. This position will involve teaching semester-long drama classes (including public speaking) to students in grades 9-12. This position also includes the production of Fall, Winter and Spring performances that require regular after school rehearsals.
As a community of just under 300 students, faculty and staff, close interpersonal connections are a defining feature of life at Tandem Friends School. TFS also strives to place student voice and agency at the center of the classroom experience. Tandem Friends seeks teachers from all backgrounds who bring diverse skills and knowledge, a willingness to learn new things, and an appreciation for collaboration with students. At TFS, all teachers are active community members who share in the general support and care of the school community, serve as student advisors, chaperone overnight trips, and participate in a wide range of community activities.
Tandem Friends School aspires to be an equitable and inclusive school community. The school welcomes applications from candidates who will contribute to an atmosphere in which all are valued and supported. People of color and members of other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and references to performingartspositions@tandemfs.org.
The ideal candidate will possess:
experience teaching drama to adolescents and a Bachelor’s degree, ideally with a concentration in theater, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
a strong understanding of the developmental needs of early adolescents
experience with curriculum design, and student-centered teaching and learning practices
a pedagogical approach to drama instruction that incorporates equitable and inclusive teaching strategies and curricula
a demonstrated ability to work with a diversity of student backgrounds and experience levels in the performing arts
self-awareness in regard to one’s own strengths and areas for growth; an approach to others characterized by empathy and generosity of spirit
enthusiasm for Quaker values, including principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice and Belonging
an eagerness to partner with a dynamic team of colleagues in the day-to-day activities of the school.
and an ability and willingness to engage professionally with students, parents, colleagues and other members of the TFS community.
