St Margaret of Scotland Episcopal
Costume Designer - Performing Arts
St Margaret of Scotland Episcopal, San Juan Capistrano, California, United States, 92675
Be part of an institution that values, loves and supports every member of the community. St. Margaret's encourages and celebrates creativity and innovation. We ask our professional community members to enthusiastically bring their whole selves to St. Margaret's every day - their varied identities, unique perspectives, interests, expertise and their passion for educating young people for lives of learning, leadership and service.
We recognize that tapping into the culture of a new workplace has inherent challenges. We welcome new members of our professional community by surrounding them with caring administrators and peer mentors who invest in their success. In addition to a robust new employee orientation program, our professional community regularly engages in small team, division/department-level and all-school professional development sessions. We also enjoy downtime together, including meals, socials, wellness activities and service projects.
We are intentional about welcoming new professionals because we want them to feel they are full members of our community from day one. We know this is better for your personal growth, satisfaction and wellness,
and your full participation will only enhance our already vibrant learning community for our students.
ST. MARGARET'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL IN BRIEF
MISSION STATEMENTOur mission at St. Margaret's Episcopal School is to educate the hearts and minds of young people for lives of learning, leadership, and service.
VISION STATEMENTSt. Margaret's Episcopal School is a diverse community dedicated to developing the whole child. We nurture spiritual growth, an appreciation for life-long learning, the courage to lead, and a responsibility to give to others. Our graduates are independent thinkers of integrity and compassion who reveal their resilience and collaborative nature in the face of challenge and opportunity.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENTWhen our students graduate from St. Margaret's, we hope we will have prepared them to be culturally competent global citizens with a strong sense of their own identity, a willingness to see the common threads which run through our lives, a high regard for the value and breadth of differences, an ability to live and communicate effectively in a complex world of multiple cultures, experiences and viewpoints, including the capability and willingness to challenge systems that perpetuate injustice.
PERFORMING ARTS PHILOSOPHYThe Performing Arts Department seeks to impart to its students through its Kindergarten through grade 12 curriculum an enduring understanding of specific knowledge, principles, and habits of mind such as the ability to:? Learn and apply fundamental skills and techniques in performance, listening and observation, and composition.? Understand art as humanity - an experience with who we are while remembering others before us.? Understand art as community - in ensemble building, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.? Appreciate art as a creative and critical process.From our introductory classes in the Lower School to our award-winning ensembles in the Upper School, the breadth and depth of opportunities in the Performing Arts for students at St. Margaret's is unparalleled. Our programs aim to tap into the creative talents inherent in all young people, develop life-long skills in collaboration and communication, and recognize excellence.
Our theatre season each year consists of:• US Play• MS Musical• 2-3 Grade Musical• US Musical• MS Play• 4-5 Grade Musical• Winter and Spring Dance Concerts• The Tartan Revue
These take place in the state-of-the-art Darcy Rice Center for Performing Arts throughout the school year. The Arts programming is high-quality, technologically advanced, and comparable to professional and college-level theater.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Costume Designer is responsible for conceptualizing the design of 3 shows alongside the director. In this role, the Designer pulls, sizes, and fits costumes, purchases new pieces, creates costumes, and coordinates hair and makeup as needed. The Designer will also coordinate volunteers, including students and parents, who may help in costume creation and wardrobe assistance. The Designer will work in both the costume studio and utilize the school's inventory in the nearby costume storage facility. These two locations house 25,000+ costume pieces.
The Designer can make their own schedule. During productions, schedules will require the Designer to work after school and Saturdays. The Designer must be present to work with students backstage during the run of the show.
REQUIREMENTSExperience in the performing arts in these technical capacities is essential including strong organizational and communication skills.
COMPENSATION$2,500 Play / $4,000 MusicalThis position is a part-time, independent contractor role and is paid per show.
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We recognize that tapping into the culture of a new workplace has inherent challenges. We welcome new members of our professional community by surrounding them with caring administrators and peer mentors who invest in their success. In addition to a robust new employee orientation program, our professional community regularly engages in small team, division/department-level and all-school professional development sessions. We also enjoy downtime together, including meals, socials, wellness activities and service projects.
We are intentional about welcoming new professionals because we want them to feel they are full members of our community from day one. We know this is better for your personal growth, satisfaction and wellness,
and your full participation will only enhance our already vibrant learning community for our students.
ST. MARGARET'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL IN BRIEF
MISSION STATEMENTOur mission at St. Margaret's Episcopal School is to educate the hearts and minds of young people for lives of learning, leadership, and service.
VISION STATEMENTSt. Margaret's Episcopal School is a diverse community dedicated to developing the whole child. We nurture spiritual growth, an appreciation for life-long learning, the courage to lead, and a responsibility to give to others. Our graduates are independent thinkers of integrity and compassion who reveal their resilience and collaborative nature in the face of challenge and opportunity.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENTWhen our students graduate from St. Margaret's, we hope we will have prepared them to be culturally competent global citizens with a strong sense of their own identity, a willingness to see the common threads which run through our lives, a high regard for the value and breadth of differences, an ability to live and communicate effectively in a complex world of multiple cultures, experiences and viewpoints, including the capability and willingness to challenge systems that perpetuate injustice.
PERFORMING ARTS PHILOSOPHYThe Performing Arts Department seeks to impart to its students through its Kindergarten through grade 12 curriculum an enduring understanding of specific knowledge, principles, and habits of mind such as the ability to:? Learn and apply fundamental skills and techniques in performance, listening and observation, and composition.? Understand art as humanity - an experience with who we are while remembering others before us.? Understand art as community - in ensemble building, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.? Appreciate art as a creative and critical process.From our introductory classes in the Lower School to our award-winning ensembles in the Upper School, the breadth and depth of opportunities in the Performing Arts for students at St. Margaret's is unparalleled. Our programs aim to tap into the creative talents inherent in all young people, develop life-long skills in collaboration and communication, and recognize excellence.
Our theatre season each year consists of:• US Play• MS Musical• 2-3 Grade Musical• US Musical• MS Play• 4-5 Grade Musical• Winter and Spring Dance Concerts• The Tartan Revue
These take place in the state-of-the-art Darcy Rice Center for Performing Arts throughout the school year. The Arts programming is high-quality, technologically advanced, and comparable to professional and college-level theater.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Costume Designer is responsible for conceptualizing the design of 3 shows alongside the director. In this role, the Designer pulls, sizes, and fits costumes, purchases new pieces, creates costumes, and coordinates hair and makeup as needed. The Designer will also coordinate volunteers, including students and parents, who may help in costume creation and wardrobe assistance. The Designer will work in both the costume studio and utilize the school's inventory in the nearby costume storage facility. These two locations house 25,000+ costume pieces.
The Designer can make their own schedule. During productions, schedules will require the Designer to work after school and Saturdays. The Designer must be present to work with students backstage during the run of the show.
REQUIREMENTSExperience in the performing arts in these technical capacities is essential including strong organizational and communication skills.
COMPENSATION$2,500 Play / $4,000 MusicalThis position is a part-time, independent contractor role and is paid per show.
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