Middle School Drama Faculty

Job Title:

Middle School Drama Faculty

Department:
Middle School

Reports To:

Middle School Director
FLSA Status:
Exempt
On-Site: 100%
FTE: 1.0%
Pay Range: 58,000 - $107,000

You find joy in working with students and alongside a passionate, thoughtful community of educators. You believe deeply that learning is most powerful when it is experiential, and when students learn by doing, exploring, and reflecting, rather than simply being told what to know and remember. You are invested in the growth of children as whole people, supporting their curiosity, sense of purpose, and capacity to contribute meaningfully to their communities, both within and beyond the classroom.

You are a lifelong learner who welcomes both support and challenge, and you are excited by the opportunity to continue developing your craft in a collegial, reflective environment. You are energized by contributing your skills and ideas, making a meaningful impact, and being part of something larger than yourself.

Founded in 1924 and located in Seattle’s Madison Valley neighborhood, The Bush School is an independent school serving students from Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade. Bush offers a rich, intellectually engaging program grounded in experiential learning, designed to spark students of diverse backgrounds and talents with a passion for learning, accomplishment, and contribution to their communities. Our curriculum challenges students to think deeply and creatively, preparing them to thrive in future endeavors while remaining rooted in the school’s longstanding core values.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community in which every individual can say, “I belong.” We seek educators and staff who are passionate about their work, highly skilled in their practice, and who bring a wide range of perspectives and experiences to our community. We believe deeply in the role education and diverse learning environments play in advancing equity, inclusion, and a shared sense of responsibility for one another.

The Middle School Drama Faculty member reports to the Middle School Director and works closely with students and families, as well as Middle School Faculty and Staff, while also being an active member of the school’s Performing Arts Department. This position will be responsible for teaching 3 sections, in addition to hosting a student advisory group and teaching in our experiential programs (E-electives and E-Week).

Teachers must work closely and interact positively with families, students, and colleagues to ensure a positive experience for all constituents in the school. They design, prepare and teach curriculum consistent with their department goals, and collaborate with colleagues to further the school mission and strategic framework.

• Act as an Advisor:
  • Serve as primary contact between home and school; share information with advisee teachers and grade level team, the office, support staff and MS Director.
  • Communicate with advisee families throughout the school year focusing on goals, both academic and behavioral.
  • Attend homeroom each morning, take attendance and read the daily bulletin.
  • Be familiar with all the roles and responsibilities as outlined in the Faculty Handbook.
• Teach or co‑teach E‑electives and E‑Week:
  • Serve as primary contact between home and school; share information with advisee teachers and grade level team, the office, support staff and MS Director.
  • Serving in the role of chaperone; may be asked to drive students using Bush School vehicles when necessary.
  • Communicate with advisee families throughout the school year focusing on goals, both academic and behavioral.
  • Attend homeroom each morning, take attendance and read the daily bulletin.
  • Be familiar with all the roles and responsibilities as outlined in the Faculty Handbook.
• Attend all meetings:
  • Attend all grade‑level meetings.
  • Attend all Middle School, Department, and All‑Staff faculty meetings.
  • Attend all beginning‑of‑the‑year and end‑of‑the‑year faculty meetings.
• 3 sections of drama, advising, E‑weeks, and teaching an elective class in every rotation.
• Two productions a school year…