Elementary Play Director - Create, Collaborate, Inspire

Fine and Performing Arts; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Waltham Public Schools Fine and Performing Arts is seeking an Elementary Play Director to guide an elementary school play from auditions through performances. This stipend position emphasizes creativity, confidence, collaboration, and student engagement within a supportive school community.

The director will plan rehearsals, collaborate with music staff and production personnel, coordinate auditions and schedules, and ensure a safe, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts educator license in Theatre, Music, Dance, or related field preferred, or demonstrated expertise appropriate to the assignment.
• Experience directing, choreographing, music directing, costuming, or supporting theatrical productions appropriate to the position.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaborative skills.
• Availability for evening and weekend rehearsals and performances as required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead rehearsals for plays, musical, revues, or dance theatre productions.
• Collaborate with directors, music staff, choreographers, costumers, and production personnel.
• Coordinate auditions, casting, rehearsal schedules, and performance preparation as appropriate.
• Support students' artistic growth in acting, singing, movement, and stage performance.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, inclusive, and student-centered rehearsal environment.
• Coordinate production logistics with school and district staff.
• Support costume, staging, or choreography responsibilities as applicable to the position.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Fine & Performing Arts.

Job description

Waltham Public Schools Fine and Performing Arts is seeking an Elementary Play Director to guide an elementary school play from auditions through performances. This stipend position emphasizes creativity, confidence, collaboration, and student engagement within a supportive school community.

The director will plan rehearsals, collaborate with music staff and production personnel, coordinate auditions and schedules, and ensure a safe, inclusive environment.