Academy Faculty - Theatre (Grades 6-12)

Lipscomb Academy seeks a creative, passionate, and team-oriented theatre educator to lead an intentionally Christian theatre program for grades 6 -12. This full-time faculty member will partner with the grades 6 -12 Director of Theatre to teach theatre classes, direct or support extracurricular productions, and participate fully in school life, including duties assigned to all faculty members.

Responsibilities:

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  Teach theatre courses covering topics such as acting, directing, stagecraft, and theatre history.

  
  
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  Assist with 4 extracurricular productions (2 middle school and 2 high school), which may involve serving as director, technical director, or coordinating guest directors.

  
  
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  Support all departmental productions and manage theatre equipment and resources.

  
  
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  Mentor students in both performance and technical roles, promoting their growth and leadership in productions.

  
  
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  Foster a positive, classroom environment that encourages participation and creativity.

  
  
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  Provide timely, constructive feedback on student performance.

  
  
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  Assist with theatre-related clubs and student organizations.

  
  

Skills and Experience:

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  Proficiency in acting, directing, stagecraft, costuming, lighting, and all technical aspects of production.

  
  
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  Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

  
  
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  Effective communication and professionalism with students, parents, and staff.

  
  
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  Experience with budget management and front-of-house operations.

  
  
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  Background in improvisation, creative drama techniques, and digital tools for theatre production.

  
  

This role requires availability for evening and weekend rehearsals and performances to ensure the success of productions.