Requirements:

California Single Subject credential required authorizing service in a secondary school in English.  CLAD/BCLAD authorization (or embedded in credential) required.

CBEST transcript if newly hired in the state of California or if no public school employment within the last 39 calendar months in a California public school.

Salary:

Appropriate placement on the Teachers' Salary Schedule. Credit may be given for the immediate nine years prior to being hired for verified teaching experience requiring a teaching credential.

Application Procedures:

Applications are being accepted on our website www.cusd.claremont.edu, through www.edjoin.org only. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Interviews will be scheduled as appropriate. Any qualified applicant being recommended for a position may be required to obtain fingerprint clearance prior to beginning employment

Position Description:

The department is looking for someone who is: dynamic, a recruiter of students, a promoter of student leadership, engaging, an innovator, a team player, outgoing, a self-starter, a good communicator, organized, connected, and a logistical thinker.  The department seeks an active teacher  with experience in theatrical production who has the ability to inspire students and establish relationships with all stakeholders.

A successful candidate will provide a wide range of theatre arts instruction in musical theatre, theatre production, children’s theatre, and technical theatre. A successful candidate will supervise, provide leadership, and take responsibility for all of the activities of the high school theatre production classes, ComedySportz® team, and extracurricular theatre activities.

Professional Responsibilities:

Preparation and implementation of daily lessons, delivery of assignments, and timely evaluation of all relevant class work and student progress.

Teach theatre courses in acting, technical theatre, musical theatre, play production, and other elements of theatre.

Design and implementation of appropriate, authentic assessments and support of individual student learning styles.

Produce mainstage productions, which include a fall fundraiser, winter play, One Act Festival, spring children’s musical, spring play, and spring musical.

Maintain theatre space and theatrical equipment, including audio, lighting, painting, and construction equipment, as well as costume, prop, and makeup storage.

Support other events in theatre and provide technical support for campus events.

Plan and supervise local, state, and national festivals & competition trips.

Recruit and work with parent booster groups, volunteers, and guest artists.

Sponsor the school’s Thespian troupe.

Coordinate purchasing with the ASB Office for all productions, trips, and activities.

Collaborate with communications and marketing and events personnel to ensure successful public performances.

Foster and develop relationships with community organizations such as the City of Claremont, Chamber of Commerce, and Village Marketing Group and participate in 4^th of July Face Painting, Chamber of Commerce events, and Village Venture.

Organize and manage ticket sales.

Ensure the safety of students by following theatre safety guidelines and providing training for students, as well as implementing Covid Safety guidelines as required by LA County.

This position requires a commitment to a rigorous after-school rehearsal schedule.