What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Theater Long Term Substitute position at The Agnes Irwin School?
The Agnes Irwin School is seeking a full-time Middle School Theater Long Term Substitute for May 2026 through the Fall of 2026. Successful candidates will be committed to fostering the intellectual and personal growth of students through the mission of The Agnes Irwin School and its Core Values of Strive for Excellence, Lead with Character, Nurture Passions and Wellbeing, Foster Trust and Community, and Respect and Celebrate All.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Embraces the Agnes Irwin School’s mission to empower each girl to learn, lead, and live a legacy, and is committed to the ethos of girls’ education.
- Demonstrates a dedication to continuous growth and development of cross cultural awareness and the necessary skills to engage with and learn from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Regards collaboration as an essential component of professional growth and values working on a team.
- Is willing to engage across difference with empathy and understanding
Principal Position Responsibilities/Duties
- Teach and manage theater classes to 5th, 6th and 8 grades and public speaking to 7th grade students
- Prepare course materials
- Maintain student attendance and grade records
- Evaluate, provide feedback and grade students' work
- Be available to meet with students during office hours and planning periods
- Create and maintain a caring, safe environment conducive to students doing their best work
- Work with with the middle school music and visual art teachers to co-produce collaborative performance opportunities (Medieval Day and 5th Grade Musical)
- Encourage creative exploration and risk taking
- Build ensemble in the classroom through collaborative exercises and games
- Ensure classroom practices and curriculum align with the philosophy of the visual and performing arts department
- Implement current curriculum and contribute to its ongoing development
- Participate in the life of the middle/upper school by serving as an advisor, club sponsor and/or coach
- Participate in all staff meetings, assemblies, and other required school functions, including occasional evening or weekend events and overnight chaperoning responsibilities
- Support the work of the Admissions Department during visit days and other admission and retention events
- Work constructively with parents and colleagues
- Inform parents, students, and Division Director of students’ progress through written reports and conferences
- Attend conferences, workshops, and other professional development opportunities, and participate in the faculty evaluation process
- Assume other duties as assigned