Details
Posted: 09-May-22
Location: Burlington, New Jersey
Type: Part Time
Categories:
Visual/Performing Arts
Theater Director
Doane Academy seeks a part-time Theater Director to join our faculty starting in the fall of 2022. The successful candidate will support students in grades 4 to 12 in our performing arts program. They will supervise our black box theater space and act as director and oversee all aspects of our winter/spring upper school production (either a drama or musical, depending on the year). In addition, the Theater Director will serve as an advisor for the school’s Halloween event known as “Doane’s Dungeon” and the annual Christmas pageant. Finally, the Theater Director will teach one section of our upper school drama class scheduled to meet four class periods every two weeks.
Work schedule
This is a part-time position based on the seasonal nature of the productions that the school stages. The candidate for this position should anticipate working some non-traditional hours as performance and rehearsal schedules demand.
About Doane Academy
Doane Academy, founded in 1837, is an independent Episcopal day school serving students from age 3 through grade 12 in Burlington, New Jersey. The student body includes approximately 250 students. Doane maintains a deep commitment to academic excellence, leadership, and character development. The school’s appreciation for the arts is broad and deep. Although we are a small school, our distinguished alumni include a 2-time Tony Award winner and various others who have achieved notable success in the arts. Our theater program is housed in a recently restored, versatile black box performing arts space, featuring a state-of-the-art lighting and sound system. We are located on the banks of the Delaware River, about 30 minutes from Philadelphia and slightly over an hour from New York City.
Application Process
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and c.v. to George Sanderson, Head of School, Doane Academy at gsanderson@doaneacademy.org
The qualified candidate must possess a deep appreciation for the potential of students and bring with them a creative spirit, sense of humor, and passion for collaboration. Exceptional flexibility, teamwork, communication, organizational skills, and a proven commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential. Ability and interest in technical theater is highly desirable but not required.
Candidates should possess an undergraduate degree in the performing arts as well as experience with directing high school students. An advanced degree, teaching experience, and familiarity with independent schools are preferred but not required.