What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Theatre Teacher / Assistant Theatre Director position at HARPETH HALL SCHOOL?
The mission of Harpeth Hall is to educate young women to think critically, to lead confidently, and to live honorably. To fully realize that mission, Harpeth Hall is committed to creating an environment in which every member of its community feels seen, heard and valued. Bringing an authentic commitment to cultural competence is essential for all successful candidates.
Harpeth Hall seeks an innovative, dynamic, and collaborative Middle School Theatre Teacher and Assistant Theatre Director. This is a part-time, exempt position. The Middle School Theatre Teacher is responsible for teaching all 8th grade theatre classes and collaborating with the theatre department. The role as Assistant Theatre Director is responsible for ensuring the smooth execution of all logistical and administrative aspects of the Mainstage production season. This includes coordinating with students, parents, faculty, external designers and technicians. This position reports to the Director of Performing Arts.
Middle School Theatre Teacher
Responsibilities:
● Teach 8th grade theatre classes in the Performing Arts Department.
● Amplify and extend opportunities for students, while also identifying best new practices.
Assistant Theatre Director
Responsibilities:
● Coordinate written communications with the Harpeth Hall Communications Team.
● Work as Assistant Director for Upper School Plays and Collaborative Musical, when at Harpeth Hall, with the potential to direct in the future.
● Coordinate theatre parent volunteers.
● Manage Mainstage Front of House.
● Attend production meetings.
● Assist Theatre Director with common space management.
● Collaborate with the Theatre Director on end of year events.
● Chaperone students to the International Thespian Festival every other summer.
Qualifications:
Experience teaching, directing, and acting.
Education commensurate with work in middle and upper school education; master’s degree preferred.
Passion for a diverse range of theatre and a vision for implementation in an educational setting.
Appreciation of independent school culture and all-girls education.