Design & Production Teacher/designer

2 weeks ago

Natick, United States Walnut Hill School For The Arts Full time

Walnut Hill School for the Arts seeks a Design and Production Teacher/Designer to join the Theater Department and the Productions & Events team for the 2024-2025 academic year starting in mid-August. The primary responsibilities include teaching all levels of design and production classes, overseeing theater student crew assignments, and designing scenery and/or lighting for multiple productions across various departments, along with providing technical and design support for special events and assemblies. Additionally, this position works as a part of the Production & Events Department staff executing the technical needs of all productions and events throughout the school.

This is a full-time 10-month position reporting to the Director of Theater and the Director of Production & Events. All Walnut Hill faculty and staff are active and engaged members of the school community who are committed to collaborating and growing in their field.

**Schedule**:
This is a full-time position during the school year. Regular hours are Monday - Friday, with design and technical element work taking place in the mornings and/or during events, and teaching responsibilities in the afternoons. This position also requires work on some nights and weekends.

**Teaching & Design Responsibilities**:

- Teach 3 sections of Production and Design in the Theater Department; utilize best practices in teaching within the specific discipline;
- Prepare lessons and develop curriculum that reflects the diverse educational and cultural backgrounds of the student body; teach, lead, and guide students and promote an open and safe classroom space;
- Design scenery and lighting for various departments and the Community Academy oversee and assign student crew positions, and lead the painting of scenery, while securing and maintaining props and furniture;
- Collaborate closely with the Director of Production & Events on daily operations and with the Technical Director on planning and scheduling, ensuring that designs and technical elements align with production needs and budgets;
- Manage the technical aspects of assemblies and special events, and support the production staff in executing designs and technical elements;
- Utilize the learning management system (LMS) to facilitate communication across the school community; take and record attendance, and maintain Class Pages for each academic class; maintain grades, comments, and progress reports as required and as needed;
- Keep records of correspondence with parents, progress of advisees, records of teaching practice and student work and utilize the LMS appropriately to communicate student issues; and
- Utilize technology and other educational tools to support student learning.

**Collaboration & Community Engagement**
- Support the Student Life program including serving as a student advisor, club advisor, chaperoning school events, weekend duty (4 x per year), and/or participating in other opportunities for community involvement that arise throughout the School year;
- Participate in the School’s restorative practices; actively learn about and practice anti-racist work;
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across all departments to foster a positive working and educational environment that supports the School’s mission, vision, and core values;
- Attend and participate in all department meetings, assemblies, Professional Development days, training and orientation programs, benefit meetings, mandatory seminars, team-building exercises, and safety trainings;
- Attend and/or engage in student arts productions, shows, exhibitions, and performances; and
- Pursue professional development opportunities in and out of school; display willingness and ability to grow, learn, explore new approaches, and practice self-reflection.

**Skills & Qualifications**
- BFA with a concentration in Scenic and Lighting Design or equivalent experience required, MFA preferred;
- Teaching experience for introductory design and production classes, including innovative teaching practices, skills-centered learning, and in-person and online curriculum development;
- Experience in scenic and lighting design for full-scale productions and artistic events in various disciplines, including proficiency in design software (e.g., Vectorworks, AutoCad or other architectural design software);
- Experience with ETC lighting consoles, moving lights, as well as LED lighting fixtures, DMX protocol, and ethernet networking;
- Basic knowledge of audio equipment including digital consoles and wireless microphones;
- Knowledge of scenic painting techniques and managing painting assignments;
- Experience designing or gathering props for productions;
- Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor student crews at all positions to establish rapport, motivate students, mentor student crews, and foster an inclusive community, especially with diverse populations;
- Excellent communication and cultural competency, with the ability to effectively

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