(2026-2027) Theater Director, Bethlehem Catholic High School

Diocese of Allentown; Lincoln Park (PA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Diocese of Allentown is seeking a Theater Director for Bethlehem Catholic High School to lead the annual musical while directing auditions, casting, and all production aspects. You will design rehearsals, guide students in acting, storytelling, music, and stage presence, and ensure a cohesive, high-caliber performance.

The role emphasizes safe, inclusive environments and clear communication with students, families, and staff, with after-school commitment in a stipend, part-time arrangement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience directing.
• Previous experience working with children.
• Understanding of child development and ability to relate to students.
• Ability to maintain fairness and patience in challenging situations.
• Good writing skills and ability to communicate with students, teachers, and parents.
• High level of integrity, credibility, and self-confidence.

Responsibilities

• Select plays and musicians with chaplain and principal approval.
• Schedule auditions, facilities use, rehearsals, and performances.
• Submit requisitions for rights and rentals.
• Facilitate auditions.
• Coordinate events with partner schools.
• Create rehearsal schedules and enforce protocols.
• Coordinate cast, crew, lighting and sound design, and musicians.
• Liaise with parents and parent organizations.
• Communicate with administration, faculty, students, and families.
• Oversee all rehearsals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Directing

Working with children

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Job description

DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN

Bethlehem Catholic High School, Bethlehem

Position Description

Job Title: Theater Director

FLSA: Non- Exempt

Job Status: Part-time/stipend

Reports to:School Principal and Chaplain

Job Function: The Theater Director provides visionary artistic leadership for the school's yearly musical production, with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and elevating the program to the highest standard of performance. This role is responsible for the entire production, including but not limited to, auditions and casting, while directing all aspects of the performance. The director will design and lead rigorous and purposeful rehearsals, developing and guiding students' skills in acting, storytelling, music, and stage presence while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and artistic growth. The director will ensure alignment across all creative and technical elements to produce a cohesive and high-caliber performance while working with the entire musical staff. The director will maintain clear communication with students, families, and school personnel, manage rehearsal schedules and production timelines, and ensure a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all participants and staff.

Duties And Responsibilities:

The Theater Director is responsible for all aspects of the production, including, but not limited to:

• Selection of plays and musicians, pending approval of the chaplain and principal.

• Scheduling
  • Auditions
  • Facilities use
  • Rehearsals
  • Performances

• Submitting requisitions for rental/procurement of rights.

• Facilitating auditions.

• Coordinating events with partner schools.

• Rehearsal schedule and protocols.

• Coordinating cast, crew, lighting and sound design, musicians.

• Facilitating and coordinating with parents and parent organizations.

• Communication with administration, building faculty/administration, students and families.

• Overseeing all rehearsals.

• Any other duties as assigned.

Additional Conditions of Employment:

Due to the nature and mission of the Catholic Church, all employees are bound to exhibit respect for the teachings and discipline of the Church regarding matters of faith and morals, including maintaining a lifestyle that is in conformity with the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Other Requirements:

• Previous experience directing.

• Previous experience working with children.

• An understanding of child development and the skills necessary to relate to the students being taught.

• The ability to handle situations with fairness and patience.

• Good writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, and parents.

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, a high degree of credibility, integrity, and self-confidence is essential.

PRIOR TO INTERVIEW: Clear records of Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Fingerprint Check as required under the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Act 153 of 2014 (No less than 1 year old.) As well as attendance at the online Protecting God's Children class and Mandated Reporter Training.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and stop. Must be able to talk and hear, both in person and by telephone. Use of hands to perform standard classroom duties and use office equipment is required. Reaching and lifting up to 10 pounds is also required. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by the means of spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

Working Conditions: Stipend position, after school hours, which may be required to assist with special duties and work outside the normal school day to attend school-related events.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.

EOE M/F/D/V