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Arts Department Chair | People of Color in Independent Schools
  • Full Time
  • San Francisco
  • This position has been filled

Website Drew School

Located in the heart of San Francisco’s vibrant Lower Pacific Heights neighborhood, Drew School is an independent high school enrolling 280 students in grades 9 through 12. Drew’s mission speaks to a fundamental belief in teenagers that truly sets the school apart. We recognize and honor their innate gifts, talents and curiosity, and strive to develop all of them as they construct a deeper sense of self and purpose. In service of the mission, we are committed to delivering on the three essential aspects of what we believe high school should be:

Academically

Drew connects what students learn to what’s important to them and how to apply that learning to impact the world in a supportive environment that will not just prepare them for college but will equip them with the skills and competencies required of a 21st century global citizen. Our work around anti-racism, equity and inclusion is central to our focus in building multicultural competencies and empathy to help build a more just world.

Socially

Drew becomes a second home for our students where they will explore their independence and feel safe and validated in a welcoming, energetic and diverse community that celebrates their individuality and interests.

Personally

Drew’s faculty and staff see each student as the individual they are and encourage them to not just use but to amplify their distinct voice as they discover a newfound sense of agency to use what they learn in their life.

 

Position Overview

Drew School announces a search for a full-time music teaching position and Arts Department Chair to begin in the fall of 2022. The Arts Program at Drew is a source of pride in the school community. The most recent building project on campus is largely devoted to the performing arts, and the school attracts students who value the integration of the arts into the core curriculum. Drew requires two years of arts, and the courses meet as regularly as all other disciplines. This moment in the history of the Arts Department is exciting, as visual and performing arts are now joined together for optimal collaboration, integration, and contribution to the culture of the school. Essential to realizing the school’s mission, in solo and ensemble endeavors, the Arts Program inspires each student “to develop an individual voice, the confidence to express it, and the empathy to understand its impact”.

The successful candidate will be an experienced and versatile music instructor and visionary who can leverage the prominence of the Arts Program at Drew and lead a department of visual, digital and performing arts experts in their fields. This person will possess the organization skills to coordinate the range of departmental offerings and the collaboration skills to engage a supportive and committed group of educators.

The Arts Department Chair is responsible for overseeing their department’s curriculum and instruction, aligned with the school’s mission. Working with the Associate Head of Academics, the Arts Department Chair will develop and articulate a clear vision for the department and manage its continual growth and self-reflection – both curricular and professional.

This position requires the person to teach four classes (including instrumental classes) and lead all departmental and curricular planning meetings. We are seeking a music educator with at least five years teaching experience across all levels of high school. An interest or passion in music or theater production is a plus. We are also looking for someone who is currently serving as an Arts Department Chair, Arts Director, or other supervisory administrative role within an independent high school. We seek an educator who will be a collegial, collaborative, and supportive school community member.

 

Department Chair Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provides mentorship and support for teachers in the department, including class observations and meetings to discuss teaching methodology and professional development opportunities
  • Works with the Associate Head of Academics to mentor and evaluate new teachers
  • Works with the Associate Head of Academics to build a curriculum that aligns with the school’s mission and fosters individual growth in every student
  • Sets departmental goals and plans meetings to improve programming
  • Leads hiring of new teachers for the department
  • Manages department budget
  • Serves as primary spokesperson for the department
  • Is a leader who embraces the direction and mission of the school
  • Is a member of the Academic Council, meeting every two weeks

Teaching Duties and Responsibilities

  • Teach 4 sections of music classes (instrumental needed)
  • Serve as a student advisor
  • Design and lead Experiential Electives
  • Lead an Drew Education for Active Lifelong Learning (DEALL) week experience
  • Mentor a student club activity
  • Maintain high standards of professionalism
  • Work in alignment with the mission of Drew School

Desirable Skills and Experience

  • B.A. in a Music Arts program or associated field (graduate degree preferred)
  • Teaching courses in Instrumental bands across various levels and music production (if possible)
  • Knowledge of and experience with recent best practices in arts instruction
  • Curriculum development in the Understanding by Design framework preferred
  • Best practices for teaching students with learning differences
  • Differentiates instruction

Ideal Dispositions

  • Culturally competent and committed to equity and inclusion
  • Enjoys working with teenagers
  • Self-reflective and growth-minded
  • Collaborates with adults and students

Drew School Mission:

Drew knows and believes in teenagers. We engage each student in a process of intellectual discovery to develop an individual voice, the confidence to express it, and the empathy to understand its impact.

Drew School is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to creating an identity-safe school, where all members of the community find opportunities for belonging and growth. Drew School offers a competitive compensation package. We strongly encourage candidates of color to apply.

Non-Discrimination Policy: Drew School of San Francisco admits students of every race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin, or handicap to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities of the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, scholarship programs, athletic and other school administered programs.

 

 

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