Prestonwood Christian Academy Campus: Plano Job Title: Technical Theatre Teacher

June 3, 2025

Job Description: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AjF24Ppkj/

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 beliefs
A strong clear Christian testimony.
A mature, godly spirit
A person of faith and prayer
Personally, the employee’s life shall reflect:

A lifestyle of biblical integrity
A spirit of dedication, commitment, flexibility, and responsiveness
The ability to listen and respond to counsel
Duties and Responsibilities:

Collaborate with Upper School Theatre Instructor/Director and Director of Fine Arts
Contribute 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 directives
Establish and adjust course outlines and objectives by following curriculum guidelines and school goals; modifying plans on the basis of student diagnostic and assessment procedures
Convey information to students by using language concepts, examples, demonstrations, and teaching aids through such best practices utilizing the integration of technology with subject matter
Complete educational requirements by scheduling and assigning instructional activities; following up on results
Assess student learning by preparing, administering, and scoring tests; reviewing and correcting assignments; eliciting student questions and responses; evaluating application of learning to classroom project results
Maintain student-learning results by providing instructional feedback; coaching; counseling, and disciplining students; planning, monitoring, and appraising learning results
Maintain records by documenting learning accomplishments, attendance, and behavior
Guide 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 playground
Help parents by providing academic information; suggesting available educational and social resources; addressing parents’ concerns; answering questions and requests
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish educational results
Other duties as assigned by the Principal

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Theatre and/or equivalent required subject hours

Prestonwood Baptist Church membership preferred

Additional 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 construction
stage managing
sound design
lighting design
costume design

Contact Name for Job Inquiries: Joel Rutherford
Contact Email: jrutherford@prestonwoodchristian.org
Contact Phone: 9728205300

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