Drama Club Assistant Director/ Choreographer (Grades 5-6)

Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio; Arkansas; On-site; USD 1,200 - 1,800; Part time

Job summary

Independence Local Schools seeks a Drama Club Assistant Director/Choreographer for grades 5-6 to support the drama program for the 2026-2027 school year. The role focuses on fostering creativity, confidence, and collaboration through a musical production, including coordinating rehearsals and volunteer coordination.

The position requires experience directing youth theater or teaching drama, with strong organizational and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Experience directing youth theater or teaching drama.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership abilities.
• Background in guiding middle-school aged performers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports Director with rehearsals after school (twice weekly, ~2 hrs) and supervise students.
• Assists in teaching acting, movement, voice, and stage presence; provides feedback.
• Collaborates with Director on blocking and movement.
• Communicates with PTO, parents, and volunteers about sets, costumes, props, and calendars.
• Helps lead tech week rehearsals (~16 hours across 4 days) for two performances.

Skills

Youth theatre directing

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Drama Club Assistant Director/ Choreographer (Grades 5-6) JobID: 3989

• Position Type: Support Staff
• Date Posted: 8/28/2026
• Location: Independence Local School District

Independence Local Schools
Supplemental Position
Drama Club Assistant Director/ Choreographer (Grades 5-6)
2026-2027 School Year

Position Summary: The Drama Club Assistant Director/ Choreographer (Grades 5-6) will support the 5th- and 6th-grade Drama Club, fostering students' creativity, confidence, and collaboration through the production of a musical performance. This position will assist in facilitating rehearsals/productions and coordinating with the PTO and parent volunteers.

Responsibilities:

• Supports Director with conducting rehearsals twice a week after school (2 hours each) and supervise students, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
• Collaborates with Director teaching students acting, movement, voice, and stage presence while providing feedback and encouragement to foster skill development and teamwork.
• Collaborates with the Director about blocking and movement.
• Collaborates with Director to communicate efficiently with PTO, parents, and student volunteers on sets, costumes, props, and calendars.
• Supports Director in leading and overseeing tech week of approximately 16 hours of rehearsals (spread over 4 days) leading up to the 2 performances.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Prior experience directing youth theater, teaching drama or voice, or leading performing arts activities.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of theater production elements (blocking, stage movement, basic technical theater), strong vocal ability, and proficiency in teaching children to sing.
• Experience engaging and managing middle school-age students with creativity, flexibility, and patience in working with young performers.
• Must pass required background checks.

Potential Showtimes:

• Option 1 - Start September 20, 2026 - Performance December 19-20, 2026 with after-school practices.
• Option 2 - Start November 6, 2026 - Performance February 13-14, 2027 with after-school practices.

Compensation:

• Stipend Range: .026 of the base for Director ($1375.00). Additional compensation for the Assistant/Choreographer is available.