Technical Director (Theatre)
Date Posted: December 23, 2024 Start Date: August 19, 2025 Description: 10-month, exempt position
The Cambridge School of Weston seeks a Technical Director (Theatre) for the 2025-2026 school year. The school seeks to appoint a Technical Director in support of design, production, and technology across all the performing arts departments (theatre, dance, and music), as well as other areas of school life. The Technical Director will be a member of the Theatre department and report directly to the Theatre Department Chair. The position requires general knowledge in theatre design and production (scenery, lighting, and sound design; scenic construction and painting; light hang and focus; sound engineering; and production management), with additional knowledge and/or interest in current and emerging theatre and production technology helpful. The ability to supervise students in safe practices of scenic construction is a must.
A successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills; will value progressive, student-centered education; will demonstrate an ability to make strong connections with students; will be passionate about teaching creative students with a variety of learning styles in a boarding and day school environment; and will have experience in differentiating and working in multiple modalities. Applicants should be well-versed in culturally responsive teaching practices, and be interested in further developing their cultural competencies and equity literacy skills. In addition to these qualifications, our ideal candidate values collaboration among colleagues in our vibrant, art-infused school.
Essential Functions of this Position Include:
Potential responsibilities include classroom teaching, advising, production management, design and support, A/V set-up and maintenance, and training students in the safe use of equipment. There is some flexibility to allow for additional responsibilities relating to specific areas of interest, such as multimedia design, accessibility, puppetry, etc.
Skills and Qualifications:
Faculty at The Cambridge School of Weston also:
Benefits of Working at CSW:
To Apply for This Position:
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, résumé, contact information with email (phone optional) for three to five references (including one from a current supervisor), and a personal/teaching statement focusing on their interest in technical theatre within a high school progressive education setting. Please submit files in pdf format and include how you heard of the opening in your email to theatresearch@csw.org. No phone calls, please.
Application Dates:
Applications will start to be considered on January 16, 2025, and the position will remain open until filled.
About The Cambridge School of Weston
A leader among America’s progressive independent schools, The Cambridge School of Weston (CSW) has been at the forefront of educational innovation since 1886. At this day and boarding high school located in Weston MA, creative, motivated students embrace challenging work and address complex questions — with curiosity and courage. Inspired by the diverse perspectives and high expectations of our justice-minded community, they find and develop what is extraordinary in themselves and in the world around them. CSW's mission is to provide a progressive education that emphasizes deep learning, meaningful relationships, and a dynamic program that inspires students to discover who they are and what their contribution is to their school, their community, and the world. The Cambridge School of Weston does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, retaliation, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, disability, mental illness, genetics, choice of health insurance, marital status, age, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable law. We are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage candidates who will in ... crease our diversity to apply. Other resources:
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