Theatre Production Manager/Senior School Teacher

West Point Grey Academy is seeking a Theatre Production Manager/Senior School Teacher beginning August 26, 2024. This is a full-time position, eligible for benefits.

Great schools have great faculty, and WPGA has exceptional teachers and staff who are dedicated to shaping lives of inquiry, action and joy.

West Point Grey Academy teachers and staff focus on the individual child, the whole person, and a balanced life. They give each student transformative learning experiences rooted in inquiry, shaped by action, and celebrated with joy.

Teachers involved in Drama and our productions motivate our students to learn practical skills in drama and experience the excitement and energy of acting and performing. They inspire an appreciation of cultural values, identities and ideas, and prepare the foundations for some students to go onto a career in the arts. Our Performing Arts students collaborate on an annual production for our community, and our teachers demonstrate flexible problem-solving, budget management, and superior teaching skills to take the lead on all of the details of the performance's planning and execution. 

All WPGA Faculty: 

• Provide future-focused programs and personalized learning experiences.
• Provide and plan for inspirational learning environments that facilitate innovation, collaboration, and inclusion.
• Strengthen our relationship to each other and to our local and global communities with a positive school culture, partnerships, and service to others.
• Are committed to placing wellbeing at the heart of our school.

At WPGA, you'll be directly involved in:

Production Management

• Collaborating with production team members (including fellow teachers, students, and outside professionals) to conceive, nurture, and produce a cohesive and successful production.
• Fostering a positive and collaborative environment among the production team members. 
• Utilizing strong communication skills to convey ideas clearly and concisely in the direction and supervision of the production team.
• Creating and managing schedules for rehearsals, set construction, and performances.
• Sharing your knowledge of basic technical aspects of Theatre Productions, such as lighting, sound, and set design to elevate the production.
• Building relationships with local vendors, community members, and other professionals in the field to enhance resources and support for productions.
• Prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines, keeping track of props and other production elements, and handling paperwork, permissions, and other administrative tasks related to the production. 

Teaching 

• Preparing and delivering engaging, future-focused lesson plans and interactive learning activities/materials that follow BC curriculum guidelines. Courses to be taught include Drama 8/9, and could also include English 8-12, Social Studies 8-12, and/or Career Education depending on your skills and interests and the school's needs.
• Adapting instructional materials to students' individual education plans (IEPs).
• Conducting formal and informal assessment of students, providing rich feedback on student progress on learning standards, including assignments, report cards and progress reports.
• Meaningfully integrate digital skills and technology into curriculum and assessment to enhance student learning (laptop and other technology resources provided).
• Supporting students and families with open, ongoing communication.
• Working flexibly across the Senior School to cover a range of teaching roles on a scheduled basis.

Co-Curricular Involvement

• Modelling and promoting our core values and high standards of behaviour in and out of the classroom.
• Participating in school life and co-curricular activities by acting as the production manager of the Senior School Theatre Company's annual show.

Growing as a Professional

• Actively participating in faculty meetings.
• Seeking opportunities for collaboration.
• Participating in professional development by reading professional literature and attending courses, seminars, and other professional-development opportunities.

About You

I understand that...

• That the work is challenging, but it's worth it because of the impact I have in the lives of others. 
• Working with a diverse group of individuals, including students, requires patience and understanding.
• The needs of students and families are at the forefront of care decisions. It’s not about me.  
• It’s important to be purposefully visible, available and involved in the community outside of my particular assignment. People come before paper. 
• Efficacy of care and school excellence are built upon the collective extra efforts of everyone in the community.  I am a self-starter with an exemplary work ethic who is a continuous learner. I expect to work after hours, evenings and weekends.

 I am able to...

• Build trust with students, by demonstrating empathy, compassion and sensitivity for their emotional and mental well-being. 
• Employ a kind word to deter wrath, but speak directly and honestly with others.
• Contribute to a climate of joy at the school through positivity, enthusiasm, a sense of humour and fun so that others enjoy my company.
• Empower students to take personal action in their own care through the use of a positive, proactive approach that builds emotional resilience and life skills.
• Demonstrate exemplary teaching and presentation skills so I can lead individuals and groups in learning. 
• Collaborate with all partners (families, administration, teachers, counselling team and community service providers) to maximise positive care outcomes for students. 

I am becoming more...

• Able to anticipate need and communicate proactively with key stakeholders including parents, teachers and principals. 
• Attuned to the root causes of behaviour.
• Open-hearted and open-minded, but still value critical thinking to make sense of complex issues.
• Aware of how to care for myself and others so that my presence adds to the health of my community.

In my work, I want to …

• Work alongside other talented professionals, passionate about making a better world one student at a time. 
• Feel connected, be part of a values-centred community and have fun!

About Us

Founded in 1996, West Point Grey Academy is an independent co-educational day school in Vancouver, British Columbia. Set on 18 acres with sweeping views of English Bay and the North Shore mountains, we offer future-focused programs to 940 students in junior kindergarten to grade 12. WPGA's educational philosopy is to develop the whole child, who, guided by creative, dedicated teachers and supported by our inclusive, vibrant community, is nurtured to achieve his or her full potential – academically, emotionally, physically and socially. 

Our Process

At West Point Grey Academy, we cherish diversity in our staff and our greater community. We are committed to minimizing bias in our recruitment process as part of our commitment to strengthen inclusion, diversity and equity across all areas of the school.

Candidates are asked to complete their application by February 26, 2024 @ 4:00 pm Pacific Time. 

You will be asked to submit your resume and provide thoughtful responses to few scenario-based questions. Your responses to the questions should outline how you demonstrate the About You section. It will also illustrate how you imagine your first year in the role. Responses will be anonymized and randomized prior to screening. We will screen candidate responses based on the alignment with the knowledge, competencies and character required for this position. The intent is to minimize bias in the first assessment stage. Only after these responses have been assessed will we review your resume. 

You can answer the questions on the form provided, or submit your responses on a single document and upload the file. Please note that all responses will be reviewed for AI-generated content.