Job Opportunities

Dana Hall School seeks a full-time Director of Theatre for family leave coverage from November 1 to December 18, 2020. Responsibilities will include teaching classes in both the Upper and Middle School divisions on acting and directing skills, as well as content in costume design, playwriting, and producing.

The ideal candidate will possess most or all of the following qualifications:

• Proven excellence in theatre production, including acting, directing, playwriting, stage management, producing, and costume design, preferably in both professional and school settings
• Depth of knowledge of contemporary theatre and the ability to distill concepts for young artists
• Experience teaching a range of ages of students in both workshop and discussion formats
• Strong capability for logistics, problem-solving, and calendaring
• Ability to provide engaging experiences for both in-person and online learners

Dana Hall School seeks candidates who will contribute to and are committed to diversity and inclusive educational practices.

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Dana Hall School seeks candidates for the position of Instructional Assistant (Part-time).

The individual in this position will be accountable for:

• Being an on-campus presence in class and working with faculty members who are teaching remotely
• Monitoring and enforcing student compliance with safety protocols
• Providing basic technology support to students while in class

Candidates must be self-motivated and able to work in support of members of the Dana Hall faculty.

Ideal candidates will have an interest in independent school education. This is an hourly, part-time position reporting to the division directors and Academic Dean. Days and hours will vary.

Dana Hall seeks candidates who will contribute to and are committed to diversity and multicultural educational practices.

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Dana Hall School seeks candidates for the position of Riding Instructor. The individual in this position will be accountable for:

• Daily instruction of riding lessons including the teaching of hunt seat equitation and general horsemanship principles and skills, assisting with lesson scheduling, and horse preparation/schooling/riding
• Planning and teaching riding workshops and assignments, tracking attendance, as well as writing grades and comments
• Organizing and overseeing the student intern program
• Overseeing the administrative components of IEA Team including memberships, entries, show program, show preparation, meetings and assisting with coaching of the team at shows
• Managing of the Equestrian Summer Program including planning, teaching, and administrative work, as well as assisting with camp staffing and oversight
• Assisting the Director with barn duties, as needed, including various office/administrative duties, limited stall mucking, veterinary care, routine school horse upkeep, clipping, mane pulling, feeding, blanketing, and closing the barn after lessons.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Director

Candidates should have experience teaching lessons, riding, and demonstrating proper horsemanship.

Ideal candidates will serve as a role model for students and strive to be an active team player with fellow staff and instructors. The instructor will consider the safety and well-being of the students and horses to be paramount. This individual will report to the Director of the Karen Stives '68 Equestrian Center, as well as work closely with the full-time instructors and barn staff.

This is a twelve-month, full-time position (40 hours per week with limited overtime) that involves teaching, riding, and barn work. Candidates are required to have a Massachusetts Riding Instructor’s License and must have availability during the week and on Saturdays.

Dana Hall seeks candidates who will contribute to and are committed to diversity and multicultural educational practices.

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Those interested in being considered for future openings should email materials to Executive Director Michelle Kiehl.

Those interested in being considered for future openings should email materials to Executive Director Michelle Kiehl.