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Director of Arts
$94k-179k (estimate)
Full Time | Elementary & Secondary Education
2 Months Ago
United Nations International School is Hiring a Director of Arts Near New York, NY
Director of Arts
Under the auspices of the United Nations and guided by its ideals, The United Nations International School (UNIS) provides an inclusive and diverse learning environment in which rigorous international programs foster academic excellence, innovation, creativity and cross cultural communication to educate and inspire its students to become an active force in shaping a better world: peaceful, compassionate and sustainable.
UNIS fosters a collaborative culture where all members of the community work to collectively meet the mission and goals of the school. At the heart of the school’s mission and the driving force in its institutional and instructional decisions is the belief that all students are provided the opportunity to learn with the most inclusive learning experience with educational excellence and equity. Faculty and staff use a whole-child approach to ensure students’ social, emotional, and academic needs are met for student success.
Under the auspices of the United Nations and guided by its ideals, The United Nations International School (UNIS) provides an inclusive and diverse learning environment in which rigorous international programs foster academic excellence, innovation, creativity and cross cultural communication to educate and inspire its students to become an active force in shaping a better world: peaceful, compassionate and sustainable.
UNIS fosters a collaborative culture where all members of the community work to collectively meet the mission and goals of the school. At the heart of the school’s mission and the driving force in its institutional and instructional decisions is the belief that all students are provided the opportunity to learn with the most inclusive learning experience with educational excellence and equity. Faculty and staff use a whole-child approach to ensure students’ social, emotional, and academic needs are met for student success.
Role Summary:
The United Nations International School (UNIS) seeks a Director of Arts who possesses an appreciation for and love of the arts, as well as an understanding of their importance in an educational program, to lead all elements of UNIS Visual and Performing Arts. This professional will be in charge of supporting the implementation of strategic plans connected to Visual and Performing Arts at UNIS and providing a clear focus on student learning and student achievement based on a holistic approach. The successful candidate will be committed to the growth and development of students, faculty and staff, and to the establishment of the UNIS Visual and Performing Arts program as a world class program. The position is diverse, requiring excellent time management and prioritization skills as well as the ability to motivate and lead a large.
The United Nations International School (UNIS) seeks a Director of Arts who possesses an appreciation for and love of the arts, as well as an understanding of their importance in an educational program, to lead all elements of UNIS Visual and Performing Arts. This professional will be in charge of supporting the implementation of strategic plans connected to Visual and Performing Arts at UNIS and providing a clear focus on student learning and student achievement based on a holistic approach. The successful candidate will be committed to the growth and development of students, faculty and staff, and to the establishment of the UNIS Visual and Performing Arts program as a world class program. The position is diverse, requiring excellent time management and prioritization skills as well as the ability to motivate and lead a large.
Reporting Relationship:
The Director of Arts reports to the Chief Academic Officer.
Essential Responsibilities:
Academic Leadership for the Arts (Music, Film, Visual Arts, Theater)
The Director of Arts reports to the Chief Academic Officer.
Essential Responsibilities:
Academic Leadership for the Arts (Music, Film, Visual Arts, Theater)
- Provide program leadership across the three divisions.
- Develop, manage and implement large operating and capital budgets
- Lead Music, Visual Art, Film and Theater Faculty in developing a realistic, workable yearlong program of units that accurately reflect the goals of the Visual and Performing Arts department.
- Lead the department efforts in regard to planning, assessment and curriculum development.
- Create opportunities for collaboration between departments within the arts and the MESH subjects.
- Work with teachers to develop and enhance their personal practice.
- Work closely with the CAO and Principals in order to ensure programs are reflective of school wide needs
- Conduct multiple observations throughout the year of teaching staff and provide timely constructive evaluation feedback
- Supervise 3 Coordinators (Music, Theatre, Visual Arts) in department-related administrative tasks.
Professional Learning
- Work closely with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction to ensure that required professional learning is budgeted and scheduled
- Accurately assess program needs and arrange/deliver appropriate Professional Development opportunities
- Keep abreast of current trends and developments in Visual and Performing Arts.
Communication
- Communicate with departments and specialist teams regarding interdisciplinary matters and news.
- In collaboration with the Communication Specialist expand use of approved social media to communicate with all stakeholders.
- Maintain and communicate vision for ongoing improvement of teaching and learning in Visual and Performing Arts curriculum area.
- Oversee and manage the collection, organization, and presentation of all data (assessment data, survey data, etc.) connected to strategic planning, school improvement, and academic programs
- Serve as a liaison between administration, admissions, marketing, and parents to ensure all stakeholders develop an accurate understanding of the UNIS Visual and Performing Arts mission, vision, and academic and extracurricular offerings (excluding after school program).
- Manage unified policies for all arts programs including extra-curricular for our students and families.
- Work with the Director of Events to limit scheduling conflicts between performing arts programs and school schedules. Make sure that events/concerts/productions are distributed more evenly throughout the year.
Extracurricular Visual and Performing Arts programs
- Oversee musicals, art events and exhibitions, plays and experimental theater
- Develop and foster relationships with outside organization
- Encourage outreach and travel performance opportunities/UN performance opportunities
- Promote human rights/UN themed projects and help develop arts programs that further the mission of UNIS
- Cultivate relationships with outside performing arts groups and NYC
- Oversee visiting artists and performances.
Specific Qualifications and Skills
- A minimum of 10-12 years of proven successful experience in the field of visual and performing arts, with a minimum of 3 years’ teaching experience
- A minimum of 5 years administrative experience leading a department or organization
- Experience as an IB Art, IB Film, IB Music or IB Theater teacher preferred
- Experience in an International school setting or school with a highly developed Visual and Performing Arts program
- Excellent communication skills – both written and oral
- The ability to think creatively
- The ability to problem solve under pressure
- Outstanding personal relations and team working skills
- A commitment to collaboration and shared leadership
- Proven organizational and technological skills
- Qualifications in educational leadership
- Sense of humor
- Flexibility and patience.
Annual Salary Range: $170,000 to $180,000 (based on experience)
Application:
All candidates must submit an electronic application via the school website: https://www.unis.org/about-unis/employment. Supporting documentation, such as a cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation, must be uploaded to the electronic application.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will be ongoing.
In accordance with the guidelines of the International Taskforce on Child Protection, The United Nations International School adheres to a rigorous standard of recruitment practices and background checks, emphasizing the protection, safety and welfare of our students.
The United Nations International School is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals. The school will make all employment decisions for employees and applicants without unlawful discrimination as to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, pregnancy, age, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, creed, genetic predisposition, victim of domestic violence or any other basis protected by law. EEOC/ADA
Application:
All candidates must submit an electronic application via the school website: https://www.unis.org/about-unis/employment. Supporting documentation, such as a cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation, must be uploaded to the electronic application.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will be ongoing.
In accordance with the guidelines of the International Taskforce on Child Protection, The United Nations International School adheres to a rigorous standard of recruitment practices and background checks, emphasizing the protection, safety and welfare of our students.
The United Nations International School is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals. The school will make all employment decisions for employees and applicants without unlawful discrimination as to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, pregnancy, age, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, creed, genetic predisposition, victim of domestic violence or any other basis protected by law. EEOC/ADA
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Elementary & Secondary Education
SALARY
$94k-179k (estimate)
POST DATE
03/31/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
05/30/2024
WEBSITE
unis.org
HEADQUARTERS
MANHATTAN, NY
SIZE
200 - 500
FOUNDED
1947
CEO
STEVEN ROACHE
REVENUE
$50M - $200M
INDUSTRY
Elementary & Secondary Education
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