CHS After School Theatre Director

Young World Physical Education; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 2,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Chelmsford is seeking a CHS After School Theatre Director to manage various theatre productions including the fall musical and spring play. The position requires overseeing casting, rehearsals, and ticket sales while collaborating closely with a technical director.

The ideal candidate must have experience in directing high school theatre, possess excellent communication skills, and be available for evening and weekend performances.

Qualifications

• Directing experience with high school theatre.
• Strong leadership skills for coordinating rehearsals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the fall musical.
• Manage production schedules and rehearsals for plays.
• Collaborate with students and technical directors.

Skills

Excellent communication and collaborative skills

Experience directing high school theatre

Ability to lead students in evening and weekend rehearsals and performances

Job description

CHS After School Theatre Director

Job ID: 5806843

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 01, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Details

Position: CHS After School Theatre Director

Location: Chelmsford High School

Position Type: After school/Evening

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > After School Programs, Athletics & Activities > Theater Production

Job Description

Fall Musical: Oversee all aspects of the musical, including casting performers, determining a production schedule, leading rehearsals, managing ticket sales, registering with Theatre at the Mount, and communicating with families. The Director of the musical will collaborate closely with the technical director and musical assistant.

One-Act Play (METG Festival) and Children’s Play/Spring Production:

• December – March (possibly later depending on how far the school advances in the METG Festival): Oversee all aspects of the METG Festival One-Act Play, including selecting the play, casting performers, determining a production schedule, leading rehearsals, managing ticket sales, communicating with METG, and communicating with families. The Director will collaborate closely with the technical director.
• April – May: Oversee all aspects of the CHS Children’s Play/Spring Production, including casting performers, collaborating with students to create a script, determining a production schedule, leading rehearsals, managing ticket sales, and communicating with families. The Director will collaborate closely with the technical director.

Required skills:

• Excellent communication and collaborative skills
• Experience directing high school theatre
• Ability to lead students in evening and weekend rehearsals and performances

Position is NON-FTE, linked to two stipends in the Chelmsford teachers' contract: Director of the Musical (2B) and Drama Club Director (2C)

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Equal Opportunity Employer

Chelmsford Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Contact Information

• Christy Whittlesey , K-12 Fine and Performing Arts Coordinator
• 200 Richardson Road
• Chelmsford, Massachusetts 01824
• Phone: [phone] x5602
• Email: [e-mail]