Head of Arts - 2027-28

Greenhill School•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Head of Arts provides collaborative leadership for Greenhill’s arts program across grades PreK–12. The role supports artistic excellence, champions student creativity, and promotes a mission-aligned, inclusive, and vibrant arts culture throughout the School. The Head of Arts develops and refines curriculum, supports and supervises arts faculty, oversees departmental operations, and works with school leaders and community partners to advance student artistic growth and opportunities. Depending on the individual’s background and departmental needs, the position may include teaching up to two sections in an area of expertise. This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt position, with some evening and weekend work required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least seven years of teaching and/or administrative experience.
At least 3–5 years of administrative and supervisory experience.
Commitment to sustaining a diverse and inclusive community and fostering belonging.
Belief in the essential role of the arts in education and ability to champion the arts within and beyond the School.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including public speaking and engaging with a wide range of constituents.
Leadership skills to inspire, support, and evaluate faculty.
Strong collaboration skills and ability to work across divisions and departments.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Strategic thinking, diplomacy, sound judgment, and ability to make decisions in students’ and the School’s best interests.
Strong organization and attention to detail, including ability to manage budgets, policies, and operational processes.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Teaching or administrative experience in an independent school or college arts environment preferred.
Strong knowledge of arts education, curriculum, and program development preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight for the arts program in grades PreK–12, aligned with the School’s mission and core values.
Develop, evaluate, and refine the arts curriculum in partnership with faculty, coordinators, and division leadership.
Promote a cohesive vision for the arts supporting student creativity, skill development, performance, and artistic expression.
Help recruit, hire, onboard, support, mentor, and evaluate arts faculty and staff.
Promote professional growth, collaboration, reflection, and artistic excellence among teachers while supporting faculty autonomy and maintaining high standards.
Maintain open and consistent communication with students, families, faculty, and school leadership.
Support the School’s participation in the broader arts community, including ISAS and regional and national networks.
Coordinate with college counseling and faculty to support student-artists pursuing post-secondary arts opportunities.
Serve as a contributing member of the Administrative Team.
Oversee Arts Department operations, including budgeting, scheduling, program planning, and coordination with division heads.
Collaborate with the Seldin Cultural Arts Committee and other partners to bring guest artists and arts programming to campus.
Partner with the Dean of Faculty and department chairs to identify staffing needs and develop position postings aligned with program goals and priorities.
Review applicant materials, collaborate with hiring teams to advance candidates, and participate in interviews to assess divisional and departmental fit.
Support onboarding of new faculty and staff in the department.
Contribute to final hiring decisions in consultation with the Head of School, Human Resources, and other school leaders.
Coordinate with the MPAC building manager and other staff to support appropriate scheduling, use, and care of arts facilities, including the Fine Arts Building and MPAC.
Support planning and execution of performances, exhibits, concerts, galleries, and divisional arts events.
May teach up to two sections in an area of expertise, depending on background and departmental needs.