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Job Description
Job Description
Leave Replacement -Technical Director of Theater, March - June 2025
Dwight Englewood School, Englewood, NJ, US
Dwight-Englewood School (D-E) is a coeducational, independent college preparatory day
school of 1028 students, serving Preschool (age 3) through Grade 12. D-E is the product of
three merged schools, the oldest of which was founded in 1889. The School is one of the
most ethnically diverse in Bergen County, and students represent over 115 different zip
codes in New Jersey and New York. Dwight-Englewood is accredited by the Middle States
Association of Colleges and Schools and the New Jersey Association of Independent
Schools and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.
D-E is currently searching for a leave replacement for our Technical Director of Theater. The technical director is responsible for operating and maintaining Schenck Auditorium (450 seats) and Hajjar Theater (150 seats). The technical director will manage and
oversee the design of multiple theater productions (Upper School Musical, 5th Grade Opera, and Spring Showcase), design lights, props, sound, and
special effects. The technical director is also expected to build sets, hang lights, and
maintain the backstage areas during the school day. The technical director will possess
significant set-building experience, including drafting, carpentry, scenic painting, and
welding, and will also maintain backstage areas, keeping them clean and organized. The
technical director will work with students on building sets, hanging lights, and building props
after school as well as some Saturdays. Responsibilities also include setting up
microphones, screens, and technology for school assemblies, guest speakers, and other
school related events in Schenck and Hajjar. Supervise live school events. The technical
director must be proficient in using AutoCAD and / or Vectorworks.
The Technical Director will also teach the following courses :
Upper School Full Credit Course Technical Theater Arts Independent Study / Practicum
Middle School Discovery Classes - One 7th grade and one 8th grade class
After school stage crew - typically 3 : 30-6pm M-F but later on days leading up to events and during events
The successful candidate must have the desire to work with students, and the ability to work
well and in a collaborative way with theater directors and colleagues.
The position requires :
- Knowledge of best theater production practices
- Interest in / acumen for working with students and staff in an rigorous but kind
independent school
Dwight-Englewood School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on
the basis of sex, ethnicity, age, national origin, religion, genetic information, marital status,
sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or military veteran status. The diversity of our
student body supports our commitment to employ a diverse faculty and staff. Educators
from all backgrounds who bring knowledge and expertise in equity, diversity, and
multicultural education are especially encouraged to apply.
