Merion Mercy Academy, an independent Catholic college preparatory school for girls in grades 9-12 outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, seeks a Chair of its Performing Arts Department who will also teach music classes beginning August 2026. This is a full time position during the academic year.
The Chair of the Performing Arts Department is a senior leadership role responsible for the artistic, academic, and spiritual vitality of the school’s music and performing arts program. The ideal candidate is an organized, compassionate, and principled educator who embodies Catholic values, leads collaboratively, and inspires young women through musical excellence and service.
Reporting directly to the Principal, the Chair of the Performing Arts Department has the following responsibilities:
Department Leadership & Administration
- Lead the Performing Arts Department with integrity, professionalism, and a strong commitment to Catholic values
- Serve as liaison between performing arts faculty, theatre production teams, and the Principal
- Member of Academic Board
- Participate in school calendar planning
- Oversee departmental operations, including grading and shared instructional spaces
- Manage and coordinate the private instrumental and vocal lesson program, including: creating lesson schedules; documenting instruction; submitting pay requests
- Maintain music facilities, instruments, library holdings, and instructional materials
- Coordinate logistics for performances and travel (transportation, permissions, fundraising)
- Collaborate with Admissions and Development Offices to promote the program by: speaking at events; organizing and administering music scholarship auditions, selecting music scholarship recipients; preparing student ensembles for admissions, alumnae, and development events
- Oversee and support the Director of MMMT (Merion Mercy Musical Theatre)
