Drama teacher jobs in Finland
Drama teachers instruct students in a recreational context in the various theatrical genres and dramatic expression forms, such as comedy, tragedy, prose, poetry, improvisation, monologues, dialogues etc. They provide students with a notion of theatre history and repertoire, but mainly focus on a practice-based approach in their courses, in which they assist students in experimenting with and mastering different dramatic expression styles and techniques and encourage them to develop their own style. They cast, direct and produce plays and other performances, and coordinate the technical production and the set, props and costume usage on stage.
Drama teacher - Which skills are essential?
Manage, schedule and run rehearsals for the performance.
Ensure all students falling under an instructor or other person’s supervision are safe and accounted for. Follow safety precautions in the learning situation.
Take students' opinions and preferences into consideration when determining learning content.
Develop a style for coaching individuals or groups that ensures all participants are at ease, and are able to acquire the necessary skills and competences provided in the coaching in a positive and productive manner.
Prepare content to be taught in class in accordance with curriculum objectives by drafting exercises, researching up-to-date examples etc.
Motivate performers to take on challenges. Encourage peer-learning. Establish an environment for experimentation using various methods, such as improvisation.
Follow up on students’ learning progress and assess their achievements and needs.
Manage the relations between students and between student and teacher. Act as a just authority and create an environment of trust and stability.
Identify the learning struggles and successes of students. Select teaching and learning strategies that support students’ individual learning needs and goals.
Employ various approaches, learning styles, and channels to instruct students, such as communicating content in terms they can understand, organising talking points for clarity, and repeating arguments when necessary. Use a wide range of teaching devices and methodologies appropriate to the class content, the learners' level, goals, and priorities.
Bring together an artistic team, after identifying the needs, looking for candidates, conducting interviews and aligning on the conditions of the project.
Evaluate the students' (academic) progress, achievements, course knowledge and skills through assignments, tests, and examinations. Diagnose their needs and track their progress, strengths, and weaknesses. Formulate a summative statement of the goals the student achieved.
The different acting techniques for developing lifelike performances, such as method acting, classical acting, and Meisner technique.
The various techniques for using your voice correctly without exhausting or damaging it when changing voice in tone and volume.
Lead a film or theatre cast and crew. Brief them about the creative vision, what they need to do and where they need to be. Manage day-to-day production activities to ensure things run smoothly.
Break down a script by analysing the dramaturgy, form, themes and structure of a script. Conduct relevant research if necessary.
Elucidate performance concepts, such as texts and scores for performers.
Verify the technical aspects of your workspace, costumes, props, etc. Eliminate potential hazards in your work space or performance. Intervene actively in cases of accidents or illness.
Present to others examples of your experience, skills, and competences that are appropriate to specific learning content to help students in their learning.
Provide founded feedback through both criticism and praise in a respectful, clear, and consistent manner. Highlight achievements as well as mistakes and set up methods of formative assessment to evaluate work.
Use techniques like brainstorming to stimulate creativity in the team.
Maintain discipline and engage students during instruction.
Support and coach students in their work, give learners practical support and encouragement.
Research historical backgrounds and artistic concepts of plays.
Stimulate students to appreciate their own achievements and actions to nurture confidence and educational growth.
Drama teacher - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Plan, monitor and report on the budget.
Encourage students to cooperate with others in their learning by working in teams, for example through group activities.
Understand and analyse theatre texts; take an active part in the interpretation of the artistic project; conduct thorough personal research in textual material and dramaturgy.
Various evaluation techniques, theories, and tools applicable in the assessment of students, participants in a programme, and employees. Different assessment strategies such as initial, formative, summative and self- assessment are used for varying purposes.
Study and practice dance moves required in artistic productions.
Perform dialogues or actions spontaneously or without preparation.
Coordinate activities with other artistic and creative departments.
The various techniques to control the voice, body, and nerves by breathing.
Learn and research a part, in personal and collective research and rehearsal, build an acting performance respecting the concept of the show.
Adapt a script and, if the play is newly written, work with the writer or collaborate with playwrights.
To adopt a pleasant, professional and positive manner with all customers, anticipating their needs and passing customer complaints to a member of the management team (if necessary) in a calm, professional and non confrontational manner.
Provide assistance to students when working with (technical) equipment used in practice-based lessons and solve operational problems when necessary.
Develop and plan the learning goals and outcomes for education institutions, as well as the required teaching methods and potential education resources.
Identify the necessary resources needed for learning purposes, such as materials in class or arranged transportation for a field trip. Apply for the corresponding budget and follow up on the orders.
Develop speeches, activities and workshops in order to foster access and comprehension to the artistic creation processes. It can address a particular cultural and artistic event such as a show or an exhibition, or it can be related to a specific discipline (theatre, dance, drawing, music, photography etc.). Liaise with storytelles, craftspeople and artists.
The pronunciation techniques to properly and understandably pronounce words.
Manipulate purpose-built or improvised instruments to produce musical sounds.
Perform exercises and demonstrate them when required. Aim to reach the training session objectives and the appropriate pace, finding a balance between artistic requirements and risk prevention principles. Take into account your physical form: fatigue, recovery periods, resting times, etc.
File and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.
Create documents to guide the further production and execution of a performance. Create a performer cast list, cue sheets, choreographic notes, etc.
Develop a script describing the scenes, actions, equipment, content and realisation means for a play, film or broadcast.
Ensure that the necessary materials for teaching a class, such as visual aids, are prepared, up-to-date, and present in the instruction space.
Hold auditions and assess and select candidates for roles in the productions.
Study and practise lyrics, melody, and rhythm of songs.
Research how a play has been interpreted in other productions.
The goals identified in curricula and defined learning outcomes.
The various types of movement and physical postures undertaken for relaxation, body-mind integration, stress reduction, flexibility, core support and rehabilitation purposes, and that are required for or underpin occupational performance.
Inspect and amend the scenery and set-dressing to make sure the visual quality is optimal with in constraints of time, budget and manpower.