Department: Space Camp Job Title: Space Camp Musical Theater Teacher/Director FLSA Status:

(Exempt/Non-exempt) Exempt; Unit X Reports to: Space Camp Director In compliance with state and federal laws, newton public schools is committed to equity, anti-racism and a nondiscrimination policy for students, employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individual's qualifications and achievements without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, homelessness, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.

Summary:

SPACE Camp Musical Theater Teacher/Director will implement and put on a junior musical theater performance for incoming 5th-9th grade students within the camp setting. This role includes casting, choreographing, and directing a performance with three and a half weeks of preparation time in the mornings, as well as coordinating a cabaret performance in the afternoons. Hours of work are 8:45 am - 3:45 pm, with a half hour lunch break.

Qualifications:

* Experience in a classroom setting

* Musical Theater Background and directing/assistant directing experience

* Teaching degree/certification strongly desired

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Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Not Limited To):

* Responsible for 5-15 students age 5th grade-9th grade

* Teach and support students in specific courses they are teaching

* Create and implement curriculum related to course subject or theme

* Coordinate and collaborate with special education staff to support students with disabilities

* Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students

* Responsible for implementing "other job related duties" as needed

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Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

Work Environment:

* Work is performed in a school/classroom environment, as well as outdoors. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate.

Physical Requirements:

* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch and/or kneel.

* Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.