Primary Drama Teacher (Part-Time)

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Heydar Aliyev Modern Educational Complex

Stream: International (Cambridge) Application Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree in Theater Arts, Drama Education, Performing Arts, or a related field.
A teaching certification or license
Previous experience in theater, whether as an actor, director, stage manager, or technician, is highly valuable.
Experience working with children or youth in a theatrical or educational setting, such as directing school plays, leading drama clubs, or teaching drama workshops, is also advantageous.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
An understanding of child development and educational psychology
Creativity, flexibility, and the ability to adapt teaching methods to engage students with different learning styles
Main responsibilities:

Design and implement a comprehensive and engaging drama curriculum that aligns with educational standards, learning objectives, and the developmental needs of students.
Develop lesson plans, activities, and assessments that foster creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills through the exploration of dramatic arts.
Teach fundamental principles of acting, improvisation, movement, voice, and stagecraft to students.
Lead drama exercises, games, and activities that promote self-expression, confidence-building, and ensemble work.
Direct and facilitate rehearsals for school productions, guiding students in character development, blocking, and performance techniques.
Establish and maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment conducive to creative expression and learning.
Set clear expectations for student behavior and conduct and enforce consistent and fair classroom rules and procedures.
Manage time effectively during lessons and rehearsals to maximize student engagement and productivity.
Provide constructive feedback to students to help them improve their acting skills, theatrical techniques, and understanding of dramatic concepts.
Keep accurate records of student attendance, participation, and performance evaluations.
Oversee all aspects of school productions, including selecting scripts, casting roles, coordinating rehearsals, designing sets and costumes, and managing technical elements such as lighting, sound, and props.
We offer:

A highly competitive net salary
PD opportunities in Cambridge, TES and CIS frameworks
A collaborative and encouraging working environment
A school laptop
Lunch in the school canteen
A 70% discount on tuition fees for dependent children
Interested candidates please submit a letter of interest and a CV in English to hr@mtk.edu.az and hr.cv@mtk.edu.az

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