Assistant S.T.A.G.E. Director - Extra-Curricular Assignment

West Virginia K-12 Jobs; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Seasonal stipend

Job summary

Boone County Schools in Boone County is seeking an Assistant Theatre Director for the S.T.A.G.E. program.

This seasonal extracurricular assignment assists the Theatre Director with planning, auditions, rehearsals, and performances, supervising students and coordinating set and costume details to deliver engaging productions. The role emphasizes safety, inclusion, and collaboration with staff, volunteers, and families, with duties including organizing schedules, materials, and logistics for

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest, knowledge, or experience in theatre, performing arts, or theatrical production.
• Ability to assist with organizing and implementing student theatrical activities.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Theatre Director, students, staff, parents/guardians, and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, organizing, and coordinating school theatre productions and related activities.
• Support auditions, rehearsals, and performances.
• Supervise students and ensure a safe, respectful environment.
• Coordinate production logistics, schedules, and materials.
• Communicate program expectations to participants and families.

Skills

Theatre knowledge

Organizing activities

Communication

Teamwork

Student supervision

After-hours work

Job description

Assistant S.T.A.G.E. Director -- Extra-Curricular Assignment JobID: 76518

• Position Type: Contract/Hourly Employment/ Extra Curricular - All Personnel
• Date Posted: 11/10/2026
• Location: Boone County Board of Education

Job Description: Assistant Theatre Director – S.T.A.G.E. ($1,080)

Position Title: Assistant Theatre Director – Extracurricular

Program: S.T.A.G.E. (School Theatre Arts Group & Experiences)

Stipend Level: $1,080

Reports To: School Principal and Theatre Director

Employment Status: Extracurricular, Seasonal

Position Summary

The Assistant Theatre Director is responsible for assisting the Theatre Director with planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing the school's S.T.A.G.E. theatre program and productions. This position supports all aspects of theatrical productions, including auditions, rehearsals, student supervision, set design and preparation, costumes, props, technical preparations, and performance logistics.

The Assistant Theatre Director works collaboratively with the Theatre Director to provide students with meaningful opportunities to develop creativity, communication skills, teamwork, self-confidence, and an appreciation for the performing arts while maintaining a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Program Planning and Organization

• Assist the Theatre Director with planning, organizing, and coordinating school theatre productions and related activities.
• Participate in the selection and preparation of age-appropriate theatrical productions as requested by the Theatre Director.
• Assist with developing and implementing production schedules, including auditions, rehearsals, technical preparations, and performances.
• Help coordinate scripts, materials, costumes, props, and other production resources.
• Assist with communicating program expectations, schedules, and responsibilities to participating students and families.

2. Production Assistance and Management

• Assist the Theatre Director with conducting auditions and organizing student roles.
• Support rehearsals by providing instruction and guidance in acting, characterization, stage presence, voice projection, and movement.
• Assist with staging, blocking, set design, costumes, props, lighting, sound, and other technical aspects of theatrical productions.
• Help coordinate the preparation, construction, organization, and removal of sets and production materials.
• Assist in ensuring productions are organized, rehearsed, and prepared for scheduled performances.
• Supervise and coordinate assigned production activities as directed by the Theatre Director.
• Collaborate with school personnel, volunteers, and others assisting with productions.
• Assume additional production responsibilities as assigned by the Theatre Director or school principal.

3. Student Supervision and Development

• Assist with supervising students during auditions, rehearsals, performances, and other program activities.
• Help maintain a safe, respectful, supportive, and inclusive environment for all participants.
• Reinforce established expectations regarding attendance, participation, behavior, and student responsibilities.
• Encourage student creativity, artistic expression, leadership, collaboration, and personal growth.
• Assist with addressing student concerns and behavioral issues in accordance with school and district policies.
• Ensure students are appropriately supervised and released to authorized individuals following program activities.
• Provide individual or small-group assistance to students as needed during rehearsals and production preparations.

4. Communication and Coordination

• Maintain regular communication with the Theatre Director regarding program activities, schedules, needs, and concerns.
• Assist with coordinating facility use, performance preparations, and logistical requirements.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, school staff, and volunteers.
• Assist with publicity, performance programs, and other promotional activities as approved by school administration.
• Help organize volunteers and other support personnel as needed.
• Keep the Theatre Director and school administration informed of student concerns, safety issues, or other matters requiring attention.

5. Safety, Compliance, and Accountability

• Follow all applicable Boone County Schools policies, procedures, and student safety requirements.
• Assist in maintaining safe practices during rehearsals, set construction, technical preparations, and performances.
• Monitor the appropriate use, storage, and care of theatre equipment, costumes, props, and school facilities.
• Support compliance with applicable copyright, licensing, and performance-rights requirements.
• Assist with the responsible management of program materials and resources in accordance with established school procedures.
• Promptly report accidents, safety concerns, or other incidents to the Theatre Director and school administration.
• Perform other duties related to the S.T.A.G.E. program as assigned by the Theatre Director or school principal.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest, knowledge, or experience in theatre, performing arts, or theatrical production.
• Ability to assist with organizing and implementing student theatrical activities.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Theatre Director, students, staff, parents/guardians, and volunteers.
• Ability to maintain appropriate student supervision and a positive educational environment.
• Willingness to work after-school hours, evenings, and other times necessary to support rehearsals and performances.
• Successful completion of any district-required background checks, training, and other applicable employment requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience assisting with, directing, producing, or participating in theatrical productions.
• Experience working with school-aged students in an educational or extracurricular setting.
• Knowledge of stage direction, set design, lighting, sound, costumes, and production management.
• Teaching experience or educational background in theatre, drama, fine arts, or a related field.

Time Commitment and Working Conditions

• This is a seasonal extracurricular assignment requiring work outside the regular school day.
• The Assistant Theatre Director must be available for assigned auditions, rehearsals, technical preparations, performances, and other production-related activities.
• The position may require evening or weekend commitments depending on the production schedule.
• Responsibilities may involve prolonged standing, movement throughout performance spaces, and occasional lifting or moving of theatre materials and equipment.
• The Assistant Theatre Director must be present and provide appropriate student supervision during assigned program activities.
• Attendance and participation expectations will be established in coordination with the Theatre Director and school principal.

Performance Expectations

The Assistant Theatre Director is expected to:

• Effectively support the Theatre Director in organizing and presenting school theatre productions as approved by the principal.
• Assist in maintaining a well-organized, safe, and engaging theatre program.
• Demonstrate professionalism, dependability, cooperation, and effective communication.
• Promote student participation, creativity, teamwork, and personal development.
• Complete assigned responsibilities within established timelines and available program resources.
• Work collaboratively with the Theatre Director and other program personnel to ensure successful productions.
• Represent Boone County Schools positively through program activities and performances.

Compensation

This position carries a seasonal extracurricular stipend of $1,080, subject to applicable district compensation procedures and successful fulfillment of assigned responsibilities.

Evaluation and Supervision

The Assistant Theatre Director works under the supervision of the school principal or designee and collaborates directly with the Theatre Director in carrying out assigned program responsibilities.

Performance may be evaluated based on fulfillment of assigned duties, student supervision, program support, communication, cooperation with the Theatre Director, compliance with district expectations, and successful participation in approved theatre activities.

Additional Duties Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and responsibilities of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Additional duties may be assigned by the Theatre Director, school principal, or designee in accordance with district policies and program needs.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Boone County Schools is committed to equal employment opportunity and maintaining a professional environment free from unlawful discrimination in accordance with applicable laws and district policies.