Since 1800, when St. Madeleine Sophie Barat founded the Society of the Sacred Heart in France, Religious of the Society of the Sacred Heart and lay Sacred Heart educators have carried out her imperative of educational excellence. Today, the Network of Sacred Heart schools is an association of 25 Catholic schools across the United States and Canada, and nearly 150 schools internationally.

Independent yet united in spirit and purpose, the international community of Schools of the Sacred Heart believes in educating the whole child, and preparing her to live fully and wisely. At the core of the Sacred Heart education the Goals and Criteria are the principles that express the intentions and hopes of our 200-year tradition.

Carrollton's culture and identity are bound inextricably to the vision set forth in the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Schools. These values form the moral compass that influence the choices made within our community. Learning to draw upon these values during their school days, Carrollton graduates become women of conviction, courage and confidence.
Full time faculty members participate in forming young women of grace, grit, and gratitude by teaching five courses, providing office hours, serving as club advisors, chaperoning student trips, and fulfilling other duties assigned by the Upper School Head and the Director of Performing Arts. Carrollton values educators who bring with them skills, talents, and interests outside of their disciplines and are willing to utilize them to better serve the Carrollton community.

The Upper School Theater Teacher is charged with instilling an appreciation for theater among the Upper School students at Carrollton. He or she shows an eagerness to develop students’ theatrical skills from the beginning level to advanced level by structuring learning experiences in both instructional classes and in auditioned plays and musicals. He or she is responsible for moderating the Thespian Troupe, directing the Fall Play, and directing the Spring Musical in collaboration with dance and music colleagues. The Upper School Theater Teacher will work in collaboration with the Academic Team, the Director of Performing Arts, and all the teachers in the Performing Arts to champion high quality performances and educational initiatives that promote a love for the dramatic arts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• A commitment to the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart network schools as articulated in the school mission
• Maintain professional currency with industry standards in theater pedagogy and theater
curriculum design
• Direct and produce the Fall Play and the Spring Musical
• Sponsor Carrollton’s Thespian Troupe and participate in the District Festival
• Participate in discussions with Carrollton administrative team and colleagues to establish and build upon student learning, including enthusiasm for developing the Theater Program in the Upper School
• Utilize cognitive science and educational research to inform teaching practices
• Participate in reflective, self-directed, on-going professional development
• Create and define goals and objectives for unit and daily lessons plans, prepare classroom
activities, organize teaching materials, evaluate student performance, maintain classroom
records, and manage time effectively
• Submit grade reports and student comments at specified intervals
• Hold conferences with students, parents, administrators, and other professionals
• Participate in faculty meetings, liturgies, chapels, retreats, school assemblies, and special
events such as, but not limited to, back to school night, admissions showcases, and graduation
• Additional duties may be required, such as participating in curriculum reviews, collaborating with music and dance initiatives, and advising senior students preparing auditions for college

Qualifications:
• A Bachelor's degree in Theater, Drama, Theater/Drama Education, or a related field
• At least five years of teaching experience is preferred
• Intercultural competency with a deep respect for social justice, inclusion, and diversity as
articulated in the Goals & Criteria.
• Commitment to on-going professional growth
• Enthusiasm for teaching students of all abilities
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrated success with effective use of technology
• Training in IB Theater Arts or a willingness to complete IB Theater Arts training
• Experience as a director and/or producer of a full-scale play and musical production