ARTS DEPARTMENT CHAIR

Davis School Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Davis School Chicago is hiring for a Full-Time Founding Leadership position reporting to the Principal. A Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Art, Music, Theatre, Arts Education, or related field is required; a doctorate is preferred.

Illinois Professional Educator License in the arts is preferred and National Board Certification a major plus. We require 3+ years of successful teaching experience and some form of leadership experience (department, administration, or

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in Education, Educational Leadership, Art, Music, Theatre, Arts Education, or a related field; doctorate preferred.
• Illinois Professional Educator License in the arts preferred and National Board Certification a major plus.
• 3+ years of successful teaching experience required.
• Some form of leadership experience is required; Department, administration, or instructional leadership preferred.
• College-preparatory, independent, Jewish day or faith-based school experience is a plus.
• Being Jewish is not a requirement for this role.
• Fewer years but exceptional craft? We hire for mastery, not seat time.

Skills

Leadership experience

Teaching experience

Arts education

Education

Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Art, Music, Theatre, Arts Education, or related field

Doctorate preferred

Job description

Full-Time Founding Leadership Position · Reports to the Principal · Master’s degree required in Education, Educational Leadership, Art, Music, Theatre, Arts Education, or a related field; doctorate preferred · Illinois Professional Educator License in the arts preferred and National Board Certification a major plus · 3+ years of successful teaching experience required · Some form of leadership experience is required; Department, administration, or instructional leadership preferred · College-preparatory, independent, Jewish day or faith-based school experience is a plus · Being Jewish is not a requirement for this role · Fewer years but exceptional craft? We hire for mastery, not seat time.

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