Drama, Head Middle School Director

District; Proctor (MN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Proctor Public Schools District in Minnesota is seeking a part-time Drama Director for the middle school to direct productions, manage technical elements, and oversee extracurricular drama activities.

The role involves directing students, coordinating rehearsals, and collaborating with parents and the school community. The position supports middle school theatre programs and requires flexible scheduling to accommodate events and transportation.

Qualifications

• Experience in Theatre Arts, Drama, or Performing Arts.
• Proven experience in directing productions.
• Strong technical theatre know-how (lighting, sound, stage design, set construction).
• Exceptional verbal communication and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent organization, time management, and budgeting capabilities.
• Ability to supervise extracurricular activities and manage after-school rehearsals.
• Willingness to conduct rehearsals in a flexible manner to accommodate middle school transportation needs, events, and busy student schedules.

Responsibilities

• Production & Direction: Select scripts, cast, block, rehearse, and manage all performance elements (set, props, costumes, lighting, sound).
• Oversee technical teams and coordinate use of auditorium or performance spaces.
• Organize rehearsals and performances, including scheduling and budgeting.

Skills

Theatre Arts Experience

Directing Experience

Technical Theatre

Mentoring

Budgeting

After-School Supervision

Flexible Scheduling

Job description

Drama, Head Middle School Director

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Job Details

Job ID: 5298878

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

This position is open to internal and external candidates beginning in the 2026-2027 school year.

Position Overview

The Middle School Drama Director fosters student creativity, confidence, and collaboration through dramatic arts. This role involves directing student productions, managing technical aspects, and overseeing extracurricular drama activities such as clubs and workshops.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Direction

• Select age-appropriate scripts for plays, balancing artistic merit and theatrical goals.
• Cast, block, and rehearse productions; manage all performance elements including set, props, costumes, lighting, and sound.
• Oversee technical teams (stage crew, lighting, sound) and coordinate the use of the auditorium or performance spaces.
• Organize rehearsals and performances—including scheduling and budgeting.

Student Engagement & Leadership

• Supervise and mentor students in productions, clubs, and creative workshops.
• Encourage teamwork, self-expression, and artistic risk-taking in a supportive environment.

Collaboration & Community Outreach

• Communicate program goals, rehearsal schedules, production updates, and opportunities to parents and school stakeholders.

Administration & Compliance

• Manage budgets for costumes, royalties, equipment, and production needs; track receipts and expenditures.
• Maintain accurate student records: attendance, grades, eligibility, and production participation.
• Ensure safe rehearsal and performance environments, adhering to school policies and health & safety codes.

Professional Development

• Stay current with theatre education best practices and emerging directorial approaches.
• Participate in peer networks.
• Mentor student leaders and, where applicable, aides and volunteers.

Qualifications

Experience & Skills

• Vast experience in Theatre Arts, Drama, or Performing Arts.

• Proven experience in directing productions.

• Strong technical theatre know-how (lighting, sound, stage design, set construction).

• Exceptional verbal communication and mentoring abilities, fostering safe, inclusive, and creative spaces.

• Excellent organization, time management, and budgeting capabilities.

• Ability to supervise extracurricular activities and manage after-school rehearsals comfortably.

• Willingness to conduct rehearsals in a flexible manner to accommodate middle school transportation needs, events, and busy student schedules.

Personal Traits

• Energetic, positive, creative, adaptable, patient, and empathetic.
• Enthusiastic about working collaboratively with the high school theater community.

Internal and External Application Deadline: Open until filled

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: upto $1,449 Stipend

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Theater Production

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required