Job Description

FWCD is seeking an enthusiastic professional who preferably has experience in a middle school educational setting. Reporting to the Director of Fine Arts and to the Head of Middle School, the Middle School Theatre Director will have experience teaching middle school theatre/musical theatre to middle school students.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Teach MS Theatre classes and direct at least one outside of class time musical.
• Can musical direct or choreograph an outside of class production.
• Help the Theatre Team to manage the props and costume spaces.
• Demonstrate excellent classroom management skills
• Be a team player who works well with others in the division and work collaboratively with the other members of the performing arts department.
• The ability to work with the Director of Fine Arts to develop a solid theatre and musical theatre program for all our middle school students.
• Help choose shows for our middle schoolers to perform.
• Demonstrate commitment to students’ success by offering extra help hours
• Perform other duties as assigned

The Ideal Candidate will:

• Be experienced in musical theatre, vocal instruction and have some piano ability.
• Be able to lead a full musical as a director incorporating either musical direction or choreography.
• Have either solid vocal or dance training along with theatre knowledge.
• Have an obvious passion for theatre and musical theatre and be able to share that with middle school students.
• Have excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Represent the school in a favorable manner
• Be energized by working with middle school-aged students
• Be knowledgeable of appropriate material for middle schoolers to work on.

Qualifications:

• Experience with middle school or upper school students in the field of theatre and musical theatre.
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree preferably in musical theatre or theatre with substantial musical theatre knowledge.
• Would prefer some professional experience in the theatre or musical theatre field.
• All employees of FWCD must:
• Embody, model and communicate the School’s mission and core values (respect, responsibility, kindness, courage, integrity and scholarship)
• Exhibit generous community spirit, professional flexibility, a sense of humor and a positive attitude
• Collaborate and work well with colleagues, parents and students
• Execute duties in a positive and punctual manner
• Be an enthusiastic lifelong learner driven toward professional self-improvement and personal growth

Equal Opportunity Employer / Statement of Inclusivity:

Fort Worth Country Day is an Equal Opportunity Employer that maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to all employees and applicants for employment. The ideal candidate should possess a thoughtful approach and knowledge of intercultural communication and inclusion of underrepresented groups. Employment decisions at FWCD are based on merit, qualifications, abilities and performance, and are subject to the academic and business requirements of the School.

The FWCD Inclusivity Statement confirms: We believe that understanding and respecting differences not only inspires compassion and empathy, but also fosters intellectual curiosity and creativity. We embrace the diverse cultures, experiences and perspectives that comprise and enhance our learning environment. We commit to sustaining and growing an intentionally inclusive community.

About Fort Worth Country Day and the City of Fort Worth:

Fort Worth Country Day earned the distinction of being ranked one of the Best Companies to Work for in Fort Worth in 2018.

Fort Worth Country Day is a co-ed, junior kindergarten through grade 12 college-preparatory day school with approximately 1,100 students and 250 faculty and staff. The School seeks to promote inclusivity and retain a diverse faculty. The 104-acre campus offers excellent facilities for academics, arts and athletics. Faculty and administration nurture a collegial professional environment in which innovation is encouraged. Opportunities for ongoing professional development are exceptional. Fort Worth Country Day is proud of its school community where students, parents, faculty, staff and administration join together to develop an effective and enjoyable place to teach and learn.

Fort Worth ranks as one of the top 12 largest cities in the United States and is known for its vibrant arts, music and cultural life. The Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan region is home to over 6.5 million people. More information about the School is available at

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