Theater Manager

The Hun School of Princeton seeks a dynamic and creative Theater Manager to develop and lead our technical theatre program and manage the Breen Performing Arts Center beginning in August 2026. The successful candidate will be able to teach a variety of courses in the Performing Arts Department.

Arts education is essential for every student. The mission of the Performing Arts Department at The Hun School is to promote creative expression, communication skills, problem-solving, and inventive thinking. Courses and extracurricular activities are designed to foster lifelong appreciation through active participation in a variety of performing arts activities. It is through personal discovery and experimentation, coupled with consistent involvement in the arts, that skills are developed, appreciations are formed, and creativity is encouraged. Musical, dance, and dramatic experiences expand students’ horizons, foster creative and inventive thinking, and offer unique opportunities for self-revelation and reflection.

Responsibilities:

• Providing technical direction (lighting, sound, costuming, and set) for all performing arts department events (music, dance, and theatre);
• Interfacing with faculty, administrators, staff, students, and the Hun School community to coordinate all events held in the Breen Performing Arts Center;
• Management and coordination of the theater schedule;
• Overseeing the purchase, storage, maintenance and distribution of technical theater and performance-related material
• Flexibility with work schedule as day, evening and weekend hours will be periodically required;
• Teaching Upper School (grades 9-PG) courses in technical theater;
• Team teach in our annual NextTerm minimester;
• Serve as an advisor in our advisory program;
• Continuous professional growth in the content area.

Qualifications: 

• A bachelor’s degree; advanced degree preferred;
• Extensive experience in managing theatrical spaces and technical expertise in lighting, sound, costuming, and set design
• Three years of full-time teaching experience is preferred, but other relevant experience will certainly be considered;
• Experience working with teenagers in a school setting;
• Ability and versatility to teach a range of courses in the discipline;
• A love for working with young people;
• A commitment to a diverse and inclusive community;
• A passion for teaching in an innovative, experiential, project-based, and student-centered environment;
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with students, parents, faculty, and staff;
• Personal qualities including resilience, approachability, and kindness;
• Excellent technology skills and experience integrating technology into the curriculum;
• A desire to contribute to school life outside of the classroom on a lively boarding school campus.

Annual Salary Range: $56,000 to $99,000  The starting salary will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications. 

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To apply:  The Hun School of Princeton Employment Application 

ABOUT THE HUN SCHOOL

The Hun School of Princeton is a co-educational, private day and boarding school in Princeton, New Jersey. Individual attention and strong student-faculty relationships are the hallmarks of the School. On the 50-acre campus between Philadelphia and New York City, student-centered, hands-on learning prepares students for the global community in which they will live and work. The Hun School is comprised of nearly 700 students in its Middle School, Upper School, and Postgraduate Program. Our campus is home to students from twenty-two countries and fifteen states.

Our campus is located in historic Princeton, New Jersey, a short train ride away from both New York City (50 miles) and Philadelphia (45 miles). Home to Princeton University, The Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton Theological Seminary, and an array of cultural centers and organizations, Princeton is regarded as one of the most academically-minded communities in the world. Often named one of the country’s best places to live, Princeton is a friendly, multicultural community surrounded by mountains, parks, and lakes. There are award-winning museums and theatres, celebrated public and private schools, destination restaurants and hotels, and a robust calendar of community events to enjoy.

Our mission:

The Hun School of Princeton empowers each student to thrive in a diverse and ever-changing world, by nurturing resilient character, providing individual mentorship, and inspiring vigorous and joyful learning.

Our community:

In our mission of educating global citizens with resilient character, we actively seek candidates who can bring a diversity of experiences and perspectives to our community. The Hun School of Princeton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristics or activity protected by law.