Technical Theatre Teacher - 2026-27

Mission: To assist Christian parents by helping equip students to embrace biblical truth, strive for academic excellence, and model Christ-like leadership to influence their homes, churches and communities for Christ.Employee Profile:Spiritually, the employee shall possess characteristics that reflect:Acceptance without reservation of the PCA doctrinal beliefsA strong clear Christian testimony.A mature, godly spiritA person of faith and prayerPersonally, the employee’s life shall reflect:A lifestyle of biblical integrityA spirit of dedication, commitment, flexibility, and responsivenessThe ability to listen and respond to counselDuties and Responsibilities:Collaborate with Upper School Theatre Teacher and Director of Fine ArtsContribute to school system’s effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing directivesEstablish and adjust course outlines and objectives by following curriculum guidelines and school goals; modifying plans on the basis of student diagnostic and assessment proceduresConvey information to students by using language concepts, examples, demonstrations, and teaching aids through such best practices utilizing the integration of technology with subject matterComplete educational requirements by scheduling and assigning instructional activities; following up on resultsAssess student learning by preparing, administering, and scoring tests; reviewing and correcting assignments; eliciting student questions and responses; evaluating application of learning to classroom project resultsMaintain student-learning results by providing instructional feedback; coaching; counseling, and disciplining students; planning, monitoring, and appraising learning resultsMaintain records by documenting learning accomplishments, attendance, and behaviorGuide students’ personal and social development by establishing rules and procedures for administrative matters, student verbal participation, and student movement within the classroom, between classrooms, and on the playgroundHelp parents by providing academic information; suggesting available educational and social resources; addressing parents’ concerns; answering questions and requestsMaintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societiesMaintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulationsConserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish educational resultsOther duties as assigned by the PrincipalQualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Theater and/or equivalent required subject hoursPrestonwood Baptist Church membership preferredAdditional Theatre-Specific Duties and Responsibilities:Teach all technical theatre courses as well as instruct and mentor students involved in the International Thespian Festival (ITS) with a technical theatre focus. Attendance at State and National festivals is required as needed.Oversee all technical aspects of PCA Theatrical productions including set design and construction, load-in, load-out, production coordination, volunteer coordination, liaison with theatre tech crew, managing warehouse and storage facility usage. He/she will work closely with the Upper School theatre teacher and the Fine Arts Director.Extensive knowledge and working experience is required in the following areas:set design and constructionstage managingsound designlighting designcostume designPhysical, Environmental and Mental RequirementsRegularly standing and walking around the classroom lecturing and monitoring studentsRegularly sitting at the computer requiring repetitive finger motion and manual dexterityClose visual acuity required for viewing a computer monitor, preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing and readingHearing – ability to perceive sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correctionTalking – expressing ideas by means of the spoken word to convey instructions to students, parents and other workersAbility to communicate effectively, even in stressful situationsPrimarily inside, classroom environment as well as theatrical, warehouse and construction settingsOccasional lifting of up to 100 poundsSubject to frequent interruptions and frequent deadlineQualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Theatre and/or equivalent required subject hoursPrestonwood Baptist Church membership preferredAdditional Theatre-Specific Duties and Responsibilities:Teach 7th through 8th Grade Theatre, including three sections Theatre I and one section of Theatre II (two classes per semester).Direct and attend PSIA One Act Play competition in the Spring- Regional/State (MS Theatre II Class)Teach all technical theatre courses as well as instruct and mentor students involved in the International Thespian Festival (ITS) with a technical theatre focus. Attendance at State and National festivals is required as needed.Oversee all technical aspects of PCA Theatrical productions including set design and construction, load-in, load-out, production coordination, volunteer coordination, liaison with theatre tech crew, managing warehouse and storage facility usage. He/she will work closely with the Upper School theatre teacher and the Fine Arts Director.Extensive knowledge and working experience is required in the following areas:set design and constructionstage managingsound designlighting designcostume designPhysical, Environmental and Mental RequirementsRegularly standing and walking around the classroom lecturing and monitoring studentsRegularly sitting at the computer requiring repetitive finger motion and manual dexterityClose visual acuity required for viewing a computer monitor, preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing and readingHearing – ability to perceive sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correctionTalking – expressing ideas by means of the spoken word to convey instructions to students, parents and other workersAbility to communicate effectively, even in stressful situationsPrimarily inside, classroom environment as well as theatrical, warehouse and construction settingsOccasional lifting of up to 100 poundsSubject to frequent interruptions and frequent deadlines #J-18808-Ljbffr Prestonwood Christian Academy