About this position
Description:
Instruction & Student Mentorship
- Teach middle and high school technical theatre classes, covering areas such as lighting, sound, set design, stage management, and production safety.
- Develop curriculum aligned with Fine Arts and Theatre TEKS standards.
- Mentor students in technical leadership roles for productions (e.g., stage managers, lighting/sound board operators, run crew).
- Foster a collaborative and safe environment that emphasizes professionalism, creativity, and problem-solving.
Production & Design Management
- Serve as technical director, designer, or supervisor for all departmental productions, concerts, and Fine Arts events.
- Design, or oversee the design of, scenic, lighting, and sound elements for productions.
- Manage build schedules, technical rehearsals, and crew calls.
- Collaborate with directors, choreographers, and music directors to achieve cohesive design visions.
- Coordinate the setup and technical support for school-wide events using theatre facilities (assemblies, chapels, etc.).
Facility & Equipment Oversight
- Maintain all theatre spaces, scene shops, lighting/sound equipment, and safety tools in excellent working order.
- Manage equipment inventory and recommend upgrades or repairs.
- Oversee proper use, storage, and maintenance of scenic materials, props, and costumes.
- Ensure compliance with all safety standards for tools, rigging, electrical systems, and backstage procedures.
Administrative & Collaborative Duties
- Create and manage production budgets in coordination with the Fine Arts Director.
- Supervise student crews and parent volunteers during builds and performances.
- Collaborate with the campus maintenance team and outside vendors for facility and technical needs.
- Support the broader Fine Arts program through interdisciplinary projects and events.
- Participate in professional development and Fine Arts department meetings.
- Record student grades in gradebook
- Report student attendance
Spiritual Leadership
- Continue to seek and maintain a personal relationship with Jesus.
- Encourage, nurture, and model godly character for peers, parents, and students.
- Participate in spiritual growth opportunities for staff and students through daily devotions, prayer, and appropriate participation in weekly chapel services.
- Support, encourage and edify the school community.
Staff Responsibilities
- Attend daily prayer and devotion time.
- Serve as duty teacher before or after school, at lunch and between classes as assigned by the administration.
- Participate in in-service and staff development opportunities as requested by the administration.
- Teach bell-to-bell and assess your students' academic needs/success continually.
- Keep grade level principal aware of the status of those students for
- whom the teacher is responsible, giving special consideration to any challenges students may be facing.
- Communicate any maintenance or equipment needs to the administration.
Parental Responsibilities
- Realize that the parent has been given the Biblical mandate to educate, and the school functions as an extension of the Christian home.
- Communicate with parents liberally, giving special consideration to challenges and opportunities to share successes.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Theatre, Technical Theatre, Theatre Production, or related field required; Master’s preferred.
- Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in technical direction, educational theatre, or professional theatre production.
- Experience working with middle and high school students is preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency with lighting and sound consoles (e.g., ETC, Behringer, QLab, Onyx, etc.).
- Knowledge of scenic construction, rigging, and stage carpentry.
- Familiarity with CAD or 3D modeling software (Vectorworks, SketchUp, Shapr3D, AutoCad, etc.).
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to lead students and volunteers with patience and clarity.
- Commitment to artistic excellence, educational mentorship, and collaboration within a school community.