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Kimball Union Academy (KUA) seeks an experienced, student-centered, and pedagogically innovative Director of Technical Theater and Performing Arts who is also able to teach English, history, mathematics, Spanish, or science to join our community as a full-time faculty member who will actively support and fulfill KUA’s mission “to create a deep sense of belonging for every member of our community. Through intentionally designed experiences and challenges, our students develop the knowledge, voice, and character to live with purpose and integrity.” 

ABOUT THE POSITION

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support the technical aspects of the performing arts curriculum and mainstage performances at Kimball Union, including the fall play and winter musical, as well as the semi-annual dance and music concerts 
• Support Flick Gig Concerts—the professional performance series which occur 6 times per year 
• Support other student performances  

• Plan and teach?four sections of English, history, mathematics, science or Spanish?as required in other posted job descriptions 
• Teach a curriculum and work in collaboration with a community that embraces diversity, provides equity, and ensures inclusion and belonging for all 
• Open to learning and utilizing the principles of KUA Design within the classroom, coaching, advising and within the residential program 
• Teach using current pedagogical practices including Universal Design for Learning, backwards planning (Understanding by Design), and project-based learning to equip students with the 21st century skills they need for college and beyond 
• Advise a small cohort of students 

• Serve as a dorm parent in our residential program and work within a team to supervise and facilitate weekend activities on occasional weekends
  
• Pursue continuous growth and development in understanding and implementation of diverse and effective instructional practices
  
• Contribute knowledge, expertise, and passion to the on-going collaborative effort to innovate and improve KUA’s curriculum
  
• Participate in committee work as assigned by school leadership

• Technical Theater Duties 

  • Order and organize tooling and construction materials and supplies as required 
  • Supervise building scenery and mounting sets 
  • Collaborate with Theatre Director to design and program lighting and sound for productions 
  • Oversee student crews during the Theatre Activity during the fall and winter seasons 
  • Read and create working drawings of designs 
  • Collaborate with arts department members and members of the production team 
  • Maintain a safe and inclusive working environment 
  • Mentor both faculty and students in technical aspects of performance 
  • Monitor departmental budgets as allocated 
  • Attend initial design meetings with directors and weekly production meetings 
  • Assign crews to run/operate All-School Meetings and performances 
  • Attend all technical rehearsals and organize needed support 
  • Coordinate the deconstruction/strike of all scenery and restore the space 
  • Other duties as assigned by the Chair of the Arts Department 

QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s degree in English, mathematics, chemistry, Spanish, or education, or a closely related field; a graduate degree is preferred
  
• Degree in Technical Theatre preferred 
• 3-5 years working in professional/educational technical theater. Knowledge of technical theater systems and construction, including CAD. Experience working with both experienced and novice theater students to bring designs to fruition. Training in scenography/scenic design and lighting design and execution is preferred. Operating computer lighting and sound boards is required. 
• 1 or more years of teaching experience preferred 

• Collaborative approach, willing to work closely with colleagues both in and outside of the department
• Facility with educational LMS portals, Mac OS, tablet technology, Microsoft365, and other education-enhancing products is preferred
• Flexible, resilient,and creative working within a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and a track record for building strong relationships with both students and colleagues
  

• Strong analytical skills and an ability to learn new systems quickly
  
• Student-centered educator with a commitment to investing in the lives of young people
  

About Kimball Union Academy

Kimball Union Academy, founded in 1813, is one of the oldest private boarding and day schools in New Hampshire and the country. We are building a culture where differences are valued and we celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. Our employees engage with diverse and talented students across the curriculum to become analytical thinkers, creative problem solvers, effective communicators and contributors. KUA blends the best of the New England boarding tradition with an innovative, modern educational program for a diverse group of day and boarding students from across the country and around the world. Located in the village of Meriden, New Hampshire in the heart of the Upper Valley, Kimball Union is minutes from Dartmouth College and has direct access to Boston and New York. SCHOOL STATS •340 students •250 Boarding & 90 Day Students •From 28 countries •Grades 9-12 & PG •47 Teaching Faculty •6:1 Student/Faculty Ratio •12 Student average class size •Average years of faculty experience: 19 •Faculty tenure > 10 years: 2/3 •70% of faculty hold advanced degrees

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