Job Description:

New School for the Arts & Academics includes two charter school, a middle and a high school. We currently need a teacher for our middle school Show Choir and Drama classes, and high school Musical Theatre and Vocal Ensemble. 

All faculty must have a bachelor's degree and a DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card. 

This may be a part time or full time position. Fulltime employees are eligible for medical benefits and ASRF. 

Standard calendar, 5 days a week, 8:30-4 are the professional hours. 

Teachers are responsible for creating a safe and engaged learning environment.

Teacher Roles for Performing Arts Classes includes establishing a performance’s vision and collaborate with other faculty and artists to turn a script into a unified, live stage production. In creating a performance, there are 3 expected areas the teacher must organize, coordinate and direct.

1. Pre-Production 

• Concept Development: Creates an artistic vision, setting the tone, mood, and thematic focus for the performance.

• Scripts: Find scripts and other materials NSAA must purchase early.

• Casting: Leads auditions to select performers who best fit the acting, singing, and movement requirements.

• Design Collaboration: Works with set, costume, lighting, and sound technician faculty to ensure the visual and technical elements align with the overarching vision. 

• Programs: Coordinate with the Dept Coor to post flyers on our social media and communicate with NSAA families to promote the performance. 

2. Rehearsals 

• Staging (Blocking): Dictates where and how the actors move across the stage to tell the story effectively.

• Performance Coaching: Guides actors in text analysis, character development, and emotional arcs.

• Integration: Collaborates with other faculty to ensure all musical and movement numbers advance the plot. NSAA has 3 dance/choreography, and several music and drama faculty. 

3. Tech Week & Performances 

• Tech Integration: Oversees the integration of sets, lights, costumes, and live sound during technical rehearsals.

• Pacing & Polish: Adjusts the tempo and flow of scenes to maximize audience engagement.

• PR: Create flyers and advertisements for performances, and communicate with families. 

• Notes & Maintenance: Watches performances and provides notes to the cast and crew to maintain the show's quality throughout its run.

• Scripts: Return scripts on time.

Competitive salary, send resume, transcripts, FCC and references to the Executive Dean, Katy Cardenas. kcardenas@aznsa.com

Contract dates are July 15 - June 15. All faculty must participate in professinal development meetings and may attend other education conferences.