2026-2027 Middle School Drama Faculty

The Bush School•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Maintain a strong work ethic, with high standards of professionalism, organization, accountability, and confidentiality .
Demonstrates genuine passion, patience, and compassionate care in guiding middle school students, fostering a supportive and engaging environment that nurtures both academic growth and personal development.
Maintain a willingness to assume additional responsibilities, as
Demonstrate resourcefulness and sound judgment in decision-making
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
Bachelor’s degree , preferably in the subject area being taught
Teaching degree and/or comparable experience teaching in a classroom environment
Familiarity with Google Apps for Education
Familiarity with Learning Management Systems
Have a current Adult and Children CPR, First Aid and AED Certification (or receive one soon after hire date)
Meet the school’s standards when completing two separate background screenings
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, manage long days, handle standard office and classroom materials, and support body with core muscles
Occasional lifting or moving of items 10-25 pounds
Ability to use hands to handle small objects, and to manage writing

Responsibilities

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. Chaperones 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-year faculty meetings
3 sections of drama, advising, E-weeks, and teaching an elective class in every rotation.
Two productions a school year including rehearsals
Run an afterschool club each semester
Provide support for other performing arts events.