WESTOVER SCHOOL

Director of Technical Theater (Part-Time)

School Information:

Westover School is an all-girls' boarding and day school, grades 9-12 where smart, motivated girls become confident, connected women. We are committed to providing a college preparatory education in a small community atmosphere that emphasizes student-adult interaction. Westover, through program and faculty, endeavors to develop in each student the confidence and strength to shape their own life.

We are EMPOWERING students to be themselves, to make their own choices, and to appreciate diversity, resulting in young adults who find lives of purpose and meaning, who understand they can make a difference and who understand the power of relationships.

• Do you find joy and passion in working with adolescents?
• Do you put students at the center of their personal development and planning for the future?
• Does your leadership demonstrate engagement in and a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion?

Qualifications & Responsibilities:

Westover is seeking a part-time Director of Technical Theater to take up the position beginning in late August 2022 for the 2022-2023 academic year. The ideal candidate would hold a degree(s) in technical theater or ample technical theater experience as well as experience working with students. The candidate would also have experience in set design and set building (carpentry and painting), lighting design and lighting implementation (hanging and replacing lights and running the lighting board), sound design, and technical effects including video, projector use, etc. 

The Technical Theater Director would be responsible for the following:

• Creating and Implementing a student-centered Technical Theater Curriculum for Students
• Collaborating with the Drama Director and Costume Director
• Providing Technical Direction and Support in set design, lighting design, sound design, prop design, and stage management for three Drama shows per year.
• Providing Technical Direction and Support in lighting and sound design for the Annual Music Concert
• Providing Technical Direction and Support in lighting design, sound design, and prop creation for the Annual Dance Concert
• Assisting with any other School Productions in the Theater (e.g. Student Directed Shows)
• Acting as the Technical Point of Contact for Renters and Outside Productions
• Creating, Implementing, and Enforcing Safety Protocols and Procedures
• Maintaining Proper Maintenance of Theater Equipment
• Keeping an Inventory of the Theater's Technical Supplies
• Overseeing and Managing the Tech Theater Budget 

This position has the potential of being paired with other part-time roles at the school, such as in the Technology Department, in order to make it a full time position.

If this describes your teaching and leadership philosophy, we encourage you to apply. We celebrate diversity of all kinds and are committed to creating an inclusive culture built on a foundation of respect for all individuals. We seek to hire, develop, and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Individuals from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized, or underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Westover seeks educators who:

• Champion the School’s mission and core values
• Find joy and passion in working with adolescents
• Demonstrate leadership, engagement in and a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Excellent writing, organizational, planning, and interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, and a strong work ethic
• Participate in life of the School in order to support and serve the student body
• Pursue professional development by attending conferences, visiting colleges and participating in local and national organizations as well as participating in on-campus programming
• Possess strong technology skills and proficiency with Google Suite, Zoom, and Naviance
• Put students at the center of their personal development and planning for the future 

Westover School is located in Middlebury, CT; 45 minutes from New Haven, 1 1/2 hours from New York City, and 2 hours from Boston. For more information, please visit our website at www.westoverschool.org.

Application Notes:

Interested candidates should address these aforementioned qualifications and skills in their cover letter in addition to providing a résumé: https://westover-school-inc.checkwritersrecruit.com/job/444079/director-of-technical-theater?s=cw

Westover School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.