Grades 5–12 Theater Director

Ranney School seeks an experienced theater director to direct the Upper School theatrical productions, teach theater/public speaking electives in the Upper, Middle, and Lower Schools, and teach an English elective in the Upper School. The position also requires collaborating with the entire performing arts team—supporting, enhancing, and working towards continuous growth and high standards of Ranney’s award-winning Performing Arts Program.The Ideal Candidatewill have an advanced degree in theater, theater education, or a related field, and experience teaching high schoolwill have a strong foundation in theater, acting, and stage direction for plays and musicals, and will be enterprising and familiar with broader aspects of theatrical production, including design for lighting, sound, sets and costumes, and choreographywill be passionate about educating students up to meaningful, relevant, and high academic and performance standardswill have a growth mindset for oneself and one’s studentswill foster collegial interactions with one’s peers and kind and positive interactions with students and parentsPrimary Job Responsibilities Directing the Upper School’s (Grades 9–12) two annual theater productions: a fall play to be performed the first week of November and a winter/spring musical to be performed the first weekend in March. Rehearsals are after school, in consideration of which the director teaches a reduced load of school-day classes. Teaching a mixed load of drama and English courses:Year-long Lower School Theater Elective (Grade 5)Fall Semester: Public Speaking (Grade 6), Public Speaking (Grade 7), Theater I (Grades 9–12)Spring Semester: Public Speaking (Grade 6), Theater II (Grades 9–12), Modern American Drama (an English course, Grades 11–12)Moderating Ranney School’s Troupe #630 of the International Thespian SocietyFulfilling student supervision duties (e.g., study hall proctoring) and participating in department and upper school division meetings.Facilitating a course in the Upper School’s “Maymester”, an experiential education program that takes place over the last two weeks of the school yearDeveloping strong relationships with students and colleagues is critical for one’s success at Ranney and for the school’s successful accomplishment of its mission to “know and value every child.”CompensationThe salary range for this position is $75,000 to $90,000 annually, commensurate with educational attainment and years of relevant experience.Ranney School offers a robust benefits package to eligible full-time employees, including:Medical, HRA, dental, vision, and pet insurance plansEmployer-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insuranceA voluntary 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributionsSignificant tuition remission for eligible children and grandchildrenGraduate tuition assistance and professional development grantsRetention bonuses awarded at five-year milestonesTo ApplyPlease submit an application dossier compiled into one, single PDF file and emailed to theater-hiring@ranneyschool.org.The Dossier Must Includea cover letter specific to this position at Ranney,a CV/resume, anda list of three to five professional references. References will not be checked without first notifying candidates. The subject line of the email should read “Ranney School Theater Director.” Please name the PDF file with the following format: “[Applicant Last Name] Ranney Theater.” Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.About Ranney SchoolRanney School is an Age 3 to Grade 12 independent school in Tinton Falls, NJ. We serve a diverse body of approximately 750 students from across Monmouth & Ocean Counties on the northern New Jersey shore. A secular, college-preparatory day school, Ranney is guided by a strong Board of Trustees, an experienced Head of School, Dr. John Griffith, and most notably, by a powerful mission: “To know and value every child, nurturing intellectual curiosity and confidence, and inspiring students to lead honorably, think creatively, and contribute meaningfully to society.”An equal opportunity employer, we foster a community that supports a spectrum of cultures, beliefs, and talents to promote the intellectual growth and moral development of all members. We are committed to creating an environment that is affirming and inclusive. We are inspired by an awareness and appreciation for diversity, human dignity and interpersonal acceptance.