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Posted: 03-Apr-26
Location: Deerfield, Massachusetts
Type: Contract
General Summary:
Deerfield Academy, a private coeducational boarding school founded in 1797 and annually serving approximately 650 students grades 9-12, seeks a Theater Teacher (one-year sabbatical replacement) with a start date of July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027.
Responsibilities:
The primary classroom responsibility will be teaching three sections of theater/acting across a mix of grade levels. A significant out-of-classroom responsibility will be directing the theater co-curricular production during 2 or 3 terms (fall, winter, and spring) in collaboration with other performing arts teachers and instructors. Other responsibilities may include dormitory residence or supervision and family-style dining hall meals with students.
Qualifications:
We are looking for candidates who exhibit excellence in the classroom and who can help develop in students the fundamental learning traits outlined in The Deerfield Student and A Framework For Schools. Beyond the classroom, candidates must be prepared to fully engage in the activities and less formal spaces that help define a strong residential educational community. Additionally, candidates for this position will possess the following specific attributes/qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
- Experience working in one or more educational institutions (at least 3 years’ experience preferred)
- Experience directing and producing theater productions
- High level of patience and diplomacy
- Excellent office, computer, and data-entry skills
- Excellent organization and oral and written communication skills
- Ability to manage, and sensitivity to, highly confidential information
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Detail-oriented
- Interest and demonstrated skill in working with adolescents
- Demonstrated multicultural competency and commitment to inclusivity
- Enthusiasm for developing and aligning shared approaches to student learning
- Ability to work with colleagues as part of a team
- A sense of humor
Working Conditions:
- Close visual acuity to view a computer terminal, analyze text, data and/or figures.
- Ability to frequently stand and/or sit for sustained periods of time
- Ability to frequently reach items and paperwork
- Ability to frequently sustain substantial movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers
- Ability to frequently receive and communicate information, verbally and in writing
- Ability to occasionally stoop or kneel
- Ability to occasionally lift/carry/push up to 10 pounds
Disclaimer:
The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. This job description is not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. It is expected that job duties and responsibilities will develop over time commensurate with performance.
Application materials must include a cover letter (specific to this position) and a resume. Candidates may also submit a brief statement of educational philosophy.
