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Theater Teacher and Director

St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School seeks a dynamic Theater Teacher and Director with a commitment to Middle and Upper School arts education in a boarding/day school with a diverse and welcoming Episcopal environment. This is a 10-month, full-time position, and reports to the Associate Head of School. Outstanding candidates will be self-directed, possess exceptional rapport-building skills, and enjoy working with other adults to encourage challenge, balance, and joy in the lives of adolescents.

About St. Andrew’s-sewanee School

Named one of the eight most beautiful high schools in the South by Southern Living magazine, St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School ( www.sasweb.org ) is a private, co-educational, Episcopal, day and boarding college-preparatory school serving 200 students in grades 6-12. Established in 1868, the school welcomes students from around the country and around the world. Our faculty and staff appreciate abundant outdoor adventure, access to the academic and cultural opportunities of the nearby University of the South, and the joy of cultivating close relationships in a small community.

POSITION: Theatre Teacher and Director

Duties And Responsibilities Will Include

Teach Middle School and Upper School Theater courses
Direct two productions each year, including one musical
Supervise McCrory Hall setup for speakers, assemblies, and other events
Coordinate Creative Expression Assemblies, school-wide opportunities to share creative works, four times per year
Help students with speaking and presentation skills, as needed
Participate in departmental planning and curricular review
Assist with weekend campus activities and supervision
Residential duties during the week if living on campus
Serve as an advisor
Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications, Skills, And Experience

Undergraduate and/or advanced degree in Theater, Music, or a related field
Enthusiasm and commitment to caring for adolescents.
Commitment to St. Andrew’s-Sewanee’s mission and vision and comfort with the tenets of the Episcopal Church. A philosophical alignment with our core values and curriculum, which can be found on our website ( https://www.sasweb.org/about-sas/our-mission-and-vision )
Commitment to innovative teaching methods.
A willingness to fully participate in a boarding school environment, and
Enthusiasm for teaching within a diverse community of learners.

Applicants with prior directing, teaching, musical, and/or boarding school experience will be given special consideration.

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