TMI Episcopal seeks a dynamic, organized, and collaborative Theater Director and Instructor to lead and grow the school’s theater program. This individual will teach 2 sections of Upper School (Theater Production and Production Technology) and 3 sections of Middle School theater while directing and producing at least one school-wide theatrical production each year.

Experience

The ideal candidate is a passionate educator and experienced theater practitioner who can inspire students, manage productions with professionalism, and cultivate strong relationships across the school community. Experience directing and producing theatrical productions, preferably in an educational setting

·         Knowledge of theater pedagogy and curriculum development for middle and high school students.

·         Experience teaching or mentoring students in acting, stagecraft, and technical theater.

·         Working knowledge of technical production elements, including lighting, sound, set construction, costumes, and stage management.

·         Experience planning and managing productions from concept through performance, including scheduling, rehearsals, and technical preparation.

·         Demonstrated ability to manage production budgets responsibly and coordinate purchasing of materials and services.

·         Experience working with vendors, designers, and production professionals.

·         Strong organizational and project management skills to oversee complex production timelines and multiple student responsibilities.

·         Experience fostering student collaboration, leadership, and accountability in rehearsal and production settings.

·         Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, faculty, and school leadership.

·         Knowledge of safety practices and procedures in theater production environments.

·         Familiarity with the expectations and culture of independent or college-preparatory schools is preferred.

Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s degree in Theater, Theater Education, or related field (Master’s preferred)

·         Experience teaching theater at the middle or high school level

·         Experience directing and producing theatrical productions

·         Knowledge of technical theater and production processes

Required Expertise

The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in theater education and production, with experience directing and managing theatrical performances in an academic setting. This includes knowledge of acting instruction, technical theater, and all phases of production such as scheduling, staging, set and costume coordination, and technical design. The candidate should demonstrate exceptional organizational and project management skills, the ability to manage budgets and vendor relationships, and strong communication with students, families, and school leadership. A successful candidate will be committed to fostering student growth while upholding high standards and modeling TMI Episcopal’s WISER core values.

About TMI Episcopal

Founded in 1893, TMI Episcopal (TMI) is the flagship private school of the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas. Located in San Antonio, TMI educates students in grades 6-12 and is the oldest Episcopal Church-sponsored, college-preparatory school in the Southwest. TMI offers an optional JROTC program, and 5-day or 7-day boarding for students in grades 8-12. The mission of TMI is to provide an excellent educational community, with values based on the teachings of Jesus Christ, challenging motivated students to develop their full potential in service and leadership. TMI is at the leading edge of sound educational innovation through creative approaches to teaching and learning, providing a well-rounded experience for day and boarding students from diverse backgrounds through a strong co-curricular program of athletics, fine arts, community service. TMI recently opened the Walker Innovation Center.  The Walker Innovation Center is an 8,000 square foot space that includes a fab-lab maker space, idea labs, a dedicated robotics room, AR/VR lab and a sound and broadcasting space.  The Walker Innovation Center is under the direction of our Dean of Innovation and is available to all faculty... to use for stand-alone projects or to facilitate the ongoing integration of Design Thinking and project based learning in an effort to instill in our students the benefits of real-world problem solving.  

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