Art Department Chair

Carney, Sandoe & Associates; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing (boarding schools only)

Paid holidays, vacation and personal时间

Job summary

Carney, Sandoe & Associates is seeking an experienced Head of Arts for the 2027-2028 school year in the Dallas, TX area. This independent school leadership role oversees K-12 arts programs, teaches art courses, and collaborates with faculty to design and implement a comprehensive arts curriculum.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in art and a Master’s degree is preferred, with at least five years of K-12 arts teaching experience and prior administrative leadership in arts. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in an art field.
• At least 5 years of K-12 teaching experience in the arts required.
• Previous administrative or leadership experience in arts field strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of varied teaching strategies to differentiate learning.
• Eager to work collaboratively with other teachers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• U.S. Work Authorization required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for K-12 arts program in areas such as studio art, ceramics, photography, film and media arts, music, theatre, technical theatre, and dance, as well as debate, journalism and student publications, and other designated programs.
• Teach 1-2 sections of art courses depending on department needs.
• Partner with school faculty and school leadership to design and implement arts curriculum.
• Assist with recruiting, hiring, and support of arts faculty.
• Oversee department administration, which may include budget, scheduling, and program planning.
• Coordinate with staff to ensure proper scheduling and use of Fine Arts facilities, studios, performance spaces, equipment, instruments, technology, inventories, and long-range facility needs.
• Provide strategic oversight for performances, productions, concerts, exhibitions, festivals, competitions, publications, and other Fine Arts events
• Evaluate course offerings and student enrollment to further ensure resources reflect student needs.
• Develop and enrich professional skills and knowledge by attending seminars, conferences, and professional development sessions.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment firm, is currently seeking an experienced Head of Arts for the 2027-2028 school year at independent schools in the Dallas, TX area.

About CS&A:

Our free job placement service connects educators with independent and private schools that align with their specific needs and qualifications. By getting to know each candidate personally, we match them with the right opportunities—saving time and ensuring the best match. Our mission is to help educators find roles where they can truly thrive. We have positions nationwide and internationally.

• Provide leadership and oversight for K-12 arts program in areas such as studio art, ceramics, photography, film and media arts, music, theatre, technical theatre, and dance, as well as debate, journalism and student publications, and other designated programs.
• Teach 1-2 sections of art courses depending on department needs.
• Partner with school faculty and school leadership to Design and implement arts curriculum.
• Assist with recruiting, hiring, and support of arts faculty.
• Oversee department administration, which may include budget, scheduling, and program planning.
• Coordinate with staff to ensure proper scheduling and use of Fine Arts facilities, studios, performance spaces, equipment, instruments, technology, inventories, and long-range facility needs.
• Provide strategic oversight for performances, productions, concerts, exhibitions, festivals, competitions, publications, and other Fine Arts events
• Evaluate course offerings and student enrollment to further ensure resources reflect student needs.
• Develop and enrich professional skills and knowledge by attending seminars, conferences, and professional development sessions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred in an art field.
• At least 5 years of K-12 teaching experience in the arts required.
• Previous administrative or leadership experience in arts field strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of varied teaching strategies to differentiate learning.
• Eager to work collaboratively with other teachers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• U.S. Work Authorization required.

Additional Desired Qualities:

• Previous independent school experience preferred, but not required.
• Desire to be involved in school-wide initiatives and extracurricular activities.

Potential Benefits:

Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

Paid holidays, vacation and personal time

Housing (boarding schools only)

Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.