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Director of Arts and Murray Arts Center

Full time Division Director/Head

Job Description

Objective: To lead the facility, staff and faculty, events, activities, and arts educational programming of the Murray Arts Center at MPCS; to lead the PK-12 academic program in fine and performing arts at MPCS; to exemplify excellence in every aspect of the position to the Glory of God  
 
QUALIFICATIONS
The Director of Arts and the Murray Arts Center should possess:
  • A personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord
  • An understanding of the Christ-focused approach to the arts and an ability to integrate faith      in all aspects of the academic program
  • Model Christian behavior in speech and actions
  • A belief in and understanding of the greater mission and vision of Mount Paran Christian School as an ecumenical covenant school
  • Graduate degree(s) in performing arts related areas preferred
  • A proven track record developing  thriving and culturally transformative arts programs
  • A high level of  creative energy and motivation
  • Exemplary executive functioning and organizational skills
  • Experience in leading arts programs in PK-12 schools or a university setting
  • Experience collaborating with admissions and marketing personnel to promote arts programs to the broader community
  • Excellent public relations and marketing skills
  • Successful teaching experience and success within his or her chosen field in the arts
  • Experience in managing departmental budgets
  • An understanding of  the importance of connecting MPCS arts programs to the broader arts community 
  • An established network in the greater arts community
  • Excellent writing and speaking skills
  • An ability to influence prospective donors on strategic initiatives at MPCS
  • An understanding and appreciation for all areas within the arts
  • Active involvement in professional organizations
  • Collaborative team approach, relational style, and pastoral compassion for faculty, staff, and students involved in the arts
  • A professional style in working effectively with various constituency groups, including parents, donors, students, and colleagues
  • An acknowledgement and understanding of best practices in the field of arts programming and instruction
  • High expectations of self, students, staff, and faculty
· The physical ability to lift and transport equipment and/or boxes not exceeding 40 pounds. Reasonable modifications can be made for persons with disabilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Director of Arts and the Murray Arts Center will:
  • Report to the Associate Head of School
  • Participate on the Academic Council, Executive Council, and other school leadership committees as determined necessary by the Head of School
  • Chair the Arts Council
  • Supervise MCPS curricular and co-curricular fine and performing arts programming in PreK-12, collaborating with PK-12 academic division heads in the supervision and delivery of arts instruction
  • Supervise the Murray Arts Center and the daily business operations of the facility - including scheduling and rental of spaces, management of events (internal and external), staffing of events, and all other concerns and activities relating to use of the facility. 
  • Supervise the Murray Arts Academy, to include programming, facilities use, staffing, and strategic planning and implementation of community arts education initiatives
  • Manage the fiscal wellness of MPCS arts programs, to include budget management for the Murray Arts Center, the Murray Arts Academy, the PK-12 Fine and Performing Arts program, and other relevant arts programs and activities emanating from the facility requiring budgetary support
  • Supervise instructional, technical, non-instructional staff assigned to the fine and performing arts and the Murray Arts Center through clear guidance, collaboration, and accountability, to include full-, part-time, and adjunct (independent      contracting) staff
  • Collaborate with MPCS Director of Operations to ensure maintenance and repair of the facility is accomplished as a priority of the school
  • Organize meetings of the Murray Arts Center Foundation Board on behalf of the Head of School to provide strategic, programmatic, facilities, and fiscal reporting updates  of the Murray Arts Center
  • Cultivate donors for the facility and arts programs
  • Provide effective public relations for the facility and arts programs 
  • Comply with conditions as stated in employee contract and handbook
  • Other duties as assigned by the Head of School
Mount Paran Christian School
About Mount Paran Christian School

Mount Paran Christian School provides exemplary pre-K3 through grade 12 academics in small classes; and we do it all with Christ at the center.

MPCS is a non-denominational, covenantal, college-preparatory school committed to excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts. Founded in 1976, MPCS is fully accredited (SAIS/Cognia/CESA). Our job is to prepare servant-leaders — in the classroom, on the ball field, on the stage, and ultimately in our community. 

Mount Paran Christian School has grown and expanded more than we could ever have asked or imagined since its formation in 1976. Since the humble start as the Early Learning Center off Mount Paran Road in Atlanta, the school's rapid growth continued to the Mount Paran Central location in Marietta in 1985. In 2003, Mount Paran Christian School moved to its permanent 68-acre campus location in the shadow of Kennesaw Mountain. 

MPCS has stayed true to its mission and, as a result, has been blessed by tremendous families in our community seeking a rigorous Christian education for their children. Enrollment now stands at more than 1,300 students and 1,000+ alumni. The impact of fusing faith and intellect within a PK-12 education has profoundly impacted His kingdom for eternity. 

MPCS is always interested in receiving applications and information regarding qualified and experienced teachers, office staff, and other support staff. Minimum requirements for a teaching position at MPCS are a Bachelor's Degree in the appropriate subject area and/or educational level, a valid Georgia teaching certificate for PK through eighth grade (eligibility for a Georgia teaching certificate will be considered), and a strong desire to teach in an environment such as MPCS provides. Please use the online employment applications to submit to the human resources department.

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