Director of Visual and Performing Arts

Sewickley Academy•Sewickley, PA

23h

About The Position

This faculty role provides coordination and vision for the Academy’s arts program, including visual art, theater, music, and dance, while serving as a faculty member within the department. This is a 10-month faculty role with a partial teaching load and leadership responsibilities. Summer or additional responsibilities may be included for the right candidate based on experience and program needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an arts-related field required; advanced degree preferred.
Experience teaching in an independent or comparable school environment.
Demonstrated leadership in directing productions or managing arts programming.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
A collaborative approach and commitment to student-centered learning.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for the Jr. Pre-K through 12th grade Visual and Performing Arts program, ensuring a cohesive vision and curriculum progression across visual art, theater, music, and dance.
Serve as a chair for Visual and Performing Arts, leading collaboration among faculty, facilitating alignment and communication across divisions, and supporting program development.
Supervise the performance and professional growth of the Visual and Performing Arts faculty, including providing evaluative input and participating in observation processes.
Manage the classroom/programmatic budgets, sponsorships, and needs of the arts department.
Oversee the planning and coordination of performances, productions, concerts, and exhibitions in collaboration with faculty and operations staff.
Serve as a liaison to the broader community as an advocate for the arts and as a champion of the Academy’s programs.
Maintain a partial teaching load and fulfill core faculty responsibilities.
Oversee and build auxiliary revenue opportunities for the school that both promote the arts.
Build partnerships with local arts organizations, visiting artists, and cultural institutions.
Partner with Marketing and Communications to tell the story of the arts at Sewickley Academy.
Partner with Admissions to build relationships with aligned organizations to expand the pool of student artist applicants.
Cultivate relationships with donors, alumni, and community partners to support programs and facilities.