DRAMA GUILD DIRECTOR, High School

Great Valley School District; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 7,000 - 9,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Valley High School in the Great Valley School District seeks a Drama Guild Director for the 2026-2027 school year. This extra duty non-coaching role oversees theatre productions, staffing, scheduling, and budget management.

The position directs the fall play and spring musical, arranges auditions, rehearsals, and performances, and ensures compliance with district policies while maintaining safety for students and staff.

Responsibilities

• In communication with GVHS Principal and Director of Student Activities, select production staff and shows.
• Plan, direct, and produce the fall play and spring musical selecting scripts that align with school policies and community standards.
• Coordinate auditions, rehearsals, and performances.
• Schedule performances and secure necessary permissions/licenses.
• Interview potential production staff and make hiring decisions with GVHS Principal
• Teach acting, stagecraft, and production techniques.
• Mentor students in various roles including acting, directing, and technical support.
• Lead audition workshops and character development workshops.
• Meet regularly with Production staff members (Tech, Music, Dance, Pit) & crew heads (Stage Manage, Costumes, Makeup, Props) to communicate the "vision" of a show and address production needs.
• Oversee set design, lighting, sound, costumes, and props ensuring proper use and maintenance of theater equipment.
• Collaborate with school staff, parents, and volunteers to support productions.
• Manage the drama program's budget and organize fundraising events to support productions.
• Meet regularly with Drama Guild student leaders.
• Select student Drama Guild award recipients.
• Ensure a safe environment for students during rehearsals and performances.

Job description

• Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities (Extra Duty Responsibility)/ Activity Sponsor
  
• Date Posted:
  9/11/2026
  
• Location:
  Great Valley High School
  
• Closing Date:
  09/27/2025
  

2026-2027School Year

DRAMA GUILD DIRECTOR

Extra Duty Responsibility Non-Coaching Vacancy

Great Valley High School

BASE SALARY - $7,939.00*

The Drama Guild director plays a pivotal role in fostering students' creativity and managing theatrical productions.

Responsibilities:

• In communication with GVHS Principal and Director of Student Activities, select production staff and shows.
• Plan, direct, and produce the fall play and spring musical selecting scripts that align with school policies and community standards.
• Coordinate auditions, rehearsals, and performances.
• Schedule performances and secure necessary permissions/licenses.
• Interview potential production staff and make hiring decisions with GVHS Principal
• Teach acting, stagecraft, and production techniques.
• Mentor students in various roles including acting, directing, and technical support.
• Lead audition workshops and character development workshops.
• Meet regularly with Production staff members (Tech, Music, Dance, Pit) & crew heads (Stage Manage, Costumes, Makeup, Props) to communicate the "vision" of a show and address production needs.
• Oversee set design, lighting, sound, costumes, and props ensuring proper use and maintenance of theater equipment.
• Collaborate with school staff, parents, and volunteers to support productions.
• Manage the drama program's budget and organize fundraising events to support productions.
• Meet regularly with Drama Guild student leaders.
• Select student Drama Guild award recipients.
• Ensure a safe environment for students during rehearsals and performances.

* Due to the current negotiations of the Collection Bargaining Agreement (CBA), an adjustment may need to be made for EDR stipends in the future. If so, changes will be made as soon as the CBA is ratified.

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