Theater Department Chair

Tower Hill School is seeking a Theater Department Chair to begin in August 2023. The successful candidate will help lead the vibrant performing arts and community in an engaging and meaningful way in line with the mission and goals of Tower Hill School. The School is accepting resumes for a combined Chair/Teacher position. This position will include teaching acting classes and directing musicals and/or plays in the Middle and Upper School. Department Chairs lead and oversee the development and implementation of their departments’ curriculum, pedagogy, and assessments in grades 5 - 12, and provide influence in curriculum decisions K-4. They also manage the departmental budget and are leaders in the wider school community by helping to advance strategic priorities as set by the school and in collaboration with the Department Chair Committee. This is a full-time, benefited, 10-month position.

 Department Leadership Responsibilities:

• Lead department of three other members in ensuring the proper flow of content and skills within the department
• Ensure that each course is well designed and that information about curricula is exchanged fluidly between and within divisions
• Lead departmental discussions and initiatives that will strengthen teachers’ skills, the department’s program and the school’s goals
• Make sure that both assessments and grading are fair and reasonably consistent between different instructors
• Model appropriate boundaries, focus on student care, and support faculty, as necessary, in their student interactions
• Maintain expenditures with departmental budgets and plan operational and capital budgets for the upcoming year
• Conduct observations and evaluations of teachers, with particular emphasis on those who need more attention or who are due for a more in-depth review, including new teachers
• Model a growth mindset by eliciting feedback from department members and responding appropriately to suggestions.
• Run regular department meetings with purposeful agendas and effective follow-up
• Represent the department at school functions and talk with administrators if issues arise
• Facilitate the hiring of new faculty members in collaboration with the Dean of Recruitment and collaborate with division heads to ensure that substitute teachers are brought in when necessary
• Allocate teachers to classes each year
• Support teachers’ professional development in line with the goals of the department and the school

Teaching and Other Responsibilities:

• Teach up to four theater classes each semester in the Upper School and/or Middle School
• Collaborate on short term grade level projects across three divisions with faculty inside and outside the Theater Department
• Coordinate production advertising, programs for productions and concerts, and box office 
• Serve as an advisor to up to 10 students in the Upper School 
  

Tower Hill School is a coeducational private school for age 3 through Grade 12, dedicated to living our motto Multa Bene Facta — Many Things Done Well. With a beautiful 44-acre campus located in northwest Wilmington, Tower Hill has the reputation as one of the top academic schools in the region. Our unparalleled resources include excellent faculty, state-of the-art facilities and individualized learning support.

Tower Hill School prepares students from diverse backgrounds for full and creative engagement with a dynamic world. Each student is provided with an educational experience that emphasizes the development of an inquisitive, discerning and critical mind; the value of being creative and aesthetically sensitive; the appreciation of physical well being; the ability to collaborate and to function as part of a team; and the growth of character.

Please submit a resume and cover letter as soon as possible. Apply here:

Tower Hill School - Theater Department Chair

Qualifications and Skills:

• Masters or Advanced Degree is preferred, or a Bachelor's Degree with substantial work experience in the arts, Theater, Theater Education or Acting
• Teaching experience of three years or more is preferred
• Direct experience in theater acting, directing, and leading productions
• Individuals with technical experience are encouraged to apply 
• Availability to work evenings and weekends  
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Ability to plan and organize educational content 
• Experience teaching public speaking preferred, even if in unofficial capacity
• Sensitivity to the developmental stages and well-being of children 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills 
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal
• Enthusiasm for professional growth, academic excellence and creative teaching
• Commitment to broad participation in school life
• Experience in and commitment to the ongoing development and maintenance of an inclusive campus community

About Tower Hill School

Tower Hill School is a coeducational private school for age 3 through Grade 12, dedicated to living our motto "Multa Bene Facta"- Many Things Done Well. With a beautiful 44-acre campus located in northwest Wilmington, Tower Hill has the reputation as one of the top academic schools in the region. Our unparalleled resources include excellent faculty, state-of-the-art facilities and individualized learning support.

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