Middle School / Upper School Design & Production

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Classification:Full-Time, 10-month position
Start Date: September 2026
Schedule: Standard school day
Reports To: Director of Fine Arts

What You'll Do

• Lead students in the classroom and theater shop using best-practice instruction and safety.
• Create and design elements of production work throughout the year.
• Design or stage manage for shows as needed.
• Oversee and supervise after-school and weekend production work as needed.
• Teach within Middle and Upper School D&P classes. Carry out all responsibilities associated with a normal teaching load in order to engage, inspire, and challenge students consistent with Lovett’s core values, mission, and whole child education model, including:

• Develop curriculum and specific lesson plans with the Design and Production team to cover all aspects of the design and production curriculum.

• Develop a classroom culture of belonging for all students.
• Work in concert with a teaching team and follow through on shared plans.

• Provide regular and timely student feedback, informative parent communication, and unique mid-semester comments for every student.
• Conduct tutorials during scheduled afternoon or morning times.

• Ask for and reflect on student feedback.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with the department, families, and community.
• Implement effective character education and classroom management.
• Assess and evaluate student D&P production and class work.
• Seek professional development opportunities to maintain and improve performance and instruction skills.
• Participate in all Fine Arts faculty meetings, as well as Upper School or Middle School meetings as called.

• Assist and provide lighting, sound, and projection for assemblies and special events.
• Work collaboratively with D&P staff and all Fine Arts staff.

Who You Are

You bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Design and Production or related field
• Minimum of 2 years of Tech/Production experience 

• Experience in multiple aspects of production work and execution
• Thorough knowledge of a broad spectrum of production technology
• Strong collaborative spirit
• Comprehensive understanding of executing lighting, sets, costume, props, or sound work
• Experience in fast-paced production settings, dealing with various spaces, tools, and timelines
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

You are:

• Collaborative – You thrive working as part of a team and value diverse perspectives
• Detail-oriented – You coach students to musical excellence with patience and precision
• Communicative – You build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Passionate – You inspire students to discover their voice and love making music together
• Organized – You manage multiple classes, rehearsals, and performances with ease

Preferred: Teaching Certificate (encouraged but not required)

Why Lovett?

Our Community

Join a faculty of passionate educators who genuinely care about one another and the students we serve. You'll be part of a collaborative culture where your voice matters, your expertise is valued, and your professional growth is supported.

Our Commitment to Whole-Child Education

At Lovett, we educate the whole child - mind, body, and spirit. The work that we do is integral to this mission, ensuring every student has access to the resources and support they need to reach their full potential.

Our Beautiful Campus

Work in a stunning setting with state-of-the-art facilities designed to inspire learning and community.

Professional Growth

Engage in meaningful professional development throughout the school year and summer. We invest in our faculty because we know that when teachers grow, students flourish.

Benefits & Compensation

The Lovett School offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan options, paid time off, and tuition remission benefits. 

True to our core value of Belonging, The Lovett School is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse faculty and staff that reflects the world our students will inherit. We actively seek candidates from all backgrounds who are passionate about our mission to develop students of honor, faith, and wisdom. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and post-offer drug screening.

Physical Requirements

NOTE: The Lovett School employment process includes a post-offer drug (hair) test and background check. See the employment application for more information.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands from wrist to finger, and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands.  The employee must be able to walk on campus, up/down stairs, ladders, and across uneven surfaces and must be able to perform emergency care, if necessary, on floor, in hallways or tight spaces. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to and in excess of 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.