Long-Term Substitute, Theater Instructional Faculty

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Long-Term Substitute, Theater Instructional Faculty - Arts Media

This position offices in-person, on campus

ROLE SUMMARY

Faculty members at Valor Christian High School are charged with preparing tomorrow’s leaders to transform the world for Christ. An Instructional Faculty - Theater member in the Arts Media department at Valor equips students to pursue artistic excellence and Christ-centered leadership through high-quality theater instruction, mentorship, and productions.  This role develops students’ performance and technical theater skills, fosters creative and spiritual growth, and supports students’ collegiate and professional aspirations. The faculty member also cultivates a collaborative, excellence-driven arts culture while partnering with the broader Arts Media department and Conservatory for the Arts program.

Valor Christian High School is a decidedly Christian, college preparatory school whose core values honor a biblical foundation. Valor employees are faith-filled, joyful believers who are active in a local, Christian church whose beliefs are in alignment with the school’s Statement of Beliefs. They are both called and committed to the school’s vision and mission and seamlessly integrate faith into their daily work. You will be most successful if you have a true servant’s heart, a teachable spirit, a love for the Lord Jesus Christ, and a commitment to the school’s beliefs and values.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

Possess and Model a Growing Relationship with Christ

• Pursue full devotion to Christ and live a life that reflects that authenticity

• Model the fruits of the spirit in communications, relationships and daily work

• Demonstrate teachability and a willing heart for service

• Embody others-centered, servant-leadership in all interactions

Demonstrate Trustworthy Commitment to Valor’s Christian Community

• Accept and uphold Valor’s values and beliefs as found in the Statement of Beliefs, Christian Community Policy, and Valor Culture Document

• Accept and abide by all affirmations in Valor’s Annual Statement of Commitment

• Be relationally involved in the life/lives of our students with a heart of service and mission

• Seamlessly and deliberately integrate Biblical truth and Christian values into daily work

Possess a Commitment to Instructional Excellence in Arts & Media 

• Integrate Biblical truth and Christian worldview authentically into artistic practice, helping students understand how faith shapes creativity, storytelling, cultural influence, and aesthetic purpose

• Use innovative instructional techniques such as project-based learning, studio critique, rehearsal processes, collaborative production workflows, technology-enhanced creation, and performance-based assessment to cultivate imagination, technical proficiency, and critical thinking

• Engage with a variety of curricula and levels, including introductory, conservatory, honors, dual-credit, and AP courses (where applicable), with a commitment to helping students achieve artistic excellence and personal growth

• Collaborate closely within the Arts & Media faculty team to develop coherent scope and sequences, cross-disciplinary projects (e.g., film acting, design journalism, music production), and consistent assessments that reflect both craft and rigor

Primary Responsibilities

• Deliver dynamic, high-quality instruction in foundational and advanced theater courses, including acting, performance, stagecraft, and theatrical production

• Develop students’ skills in character development, script analysis, audition preparation, ensemble collaboration, and stage presence

• Instruct students in a variety of acting methodologies and performance techniques

• Lead students in blocking, staging, choreography collaboration, pacing, and overall production storytelling

• Collaborate with music directors, choreographers, technical theater staff, and arts faculty to create high-quality theatrical productions

• May assist in overseeing aspects of theatrical production, including rehearsals, casting, scheduling, backstage operations, and performance execution

• Foster a classroom and rehearsal culture that promotes creativity, professionalism, collaboration, discipline, and artistic excellence

• Mentor students in performance preparation for festivals, competitions, showcases, and collegiate auditions when applicable

• Integrate industry-relevant practices and contemporary theater trends into instruction and production work

• Manage the school’s Thespian Troupe, coordinate student participation in the annual International Thespian Festival (ThesCon), and facilitate involvement in the Bobby G Awards when Valor participates in these activities

• Support the broader vision of the Arts Media / Performing Arts program through interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement

• Provide support, coaching,  and mentorship to the Conservatory for the Arts

Commitment to Student Centricity

• Demonstrate a love for students and a desire to personally invest in their spiritual, emotional and social maturation

• Invest in the lives of students through Life Groups, senior prayer partners, arts programming and other mentorship opportunities

• Compassionately respond to the intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of each student

• Consistently partner and communicate with parents in the shared desire of student growth, spiritual development, and achievement

• Engage in ongoing communication and collaboration with Valor team members in order to strengthen student performance and support

Serve Wholeheartedly as an Exceptional Teammate

• Uphold and embody Valor’s culture as set forth in the Valor Culture Document

• Model servant leadership, grace and love in all relationships and interactions

• Develop relationships with colleagues with goals of teamwork, relational unity and spiritual growth

• Provide team support regarding all matters, processes and initiatives

• Demonstrate loyalty to teammates in action and word

• Assist Team members to facilitate school-wide wins

Demonstrate a Commitment to Fulfilling Valor’s Vision and Mission

• Assume collaborative responsibility for Operating Plan Goals and Fiscal stewardship

• Be a ‘culture- keeper’

Demonstrate a Commitment to Growth

• Participate in Valor Team meetings, Chapel and weekly meetings with Team/Supervisor

• Demonstrate teachability and receptivity to feedback

• Pursue professional, personal, and spiritual growth and development

• Participate in the broader ministry of Valor by the contributing of time, talent and treasure beyond assigned role responsibilities

RELATIONSHIPS

• Director of Arts Media

• Department Chair, Arts Media - Performing Arts

• Arts Media Faculty and Staff

• Students and Parents

• Other Valor departments and team members as needed

RESULTS

Through Christ-centered instruction, mentorship, and production leadership, this faculty member advanced Valor’s Student Outcomes by fostering students’ spiritual formation, college preparedness, and cultural engagement. Students grew in artistic excellence, confidence, and character, experienced God’s love and purpose for their lives, and were equipped to use their creative gifts to influence culture for Christ.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor’s degree in Theater, Musical Theater, Performing Arts, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred

• Demonstrated experience directing both dramatic and musical theater productions

• Experience teaching multiple levels of theater education, preferably at the high school level

• Working knowledge of theatrical production processes including lighting, sound, costumes, scenic design, and stage management

• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills

• Commitment to student development, artistic excellence, and collaborative program culture

• Solid biblical and theological foundation and understanding

• Desire to teach and/or experience within Christian education

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The same basic physical demands described here are the same for all employees to successfully perform the essential functions of their jobs. Employees must periodically lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and could occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral/depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics are varied and include classroom, office, and outdoor events while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is also varied.
 

POSITION TYPE: A: Temporary, beginning second semester (January 4th) through semester's end (Approximately May 20th). This position offices in-person, on campus.

HOURS PER WEEK: 

• Temporary Long-Term Substitute, 2 course load, varied hours based on rotating color block schedule, daily rate.

SUPERVISOR: Department Chair, Arts Media - Performing Arts

PAY RANGE: $90/day (2 course load)

START DATE: January 4, 2027

Salary : $90