HS Musical Assistant Director

Denver Christian School; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 112,000; Part time

Job summary

Denver Christian School is seeking a Christ-centered High School Musical Assistant Director to inspire and guide students while directing productions after school hours in Lakewood, CO. The role emphasizes discipleship, faith, and artistic excellence in a supportive, Christian environment.

The position is seasonal and part-time, reporting to the Performing Arts Director. A BA in education or related field is preferred, with high school coaching experience strongly favored.

Qualifications

• BA degree in education or related field preferred.
• Coaching experience at the high school level preferred.
• High school or middle school experience if needed depending upon opening.
• Must align with Denver Christian Performing Arts program and handbook.

Responsibilities

• Calendar and schedule coordination with the production team.
• Flexibility as cast needs arise and specific schedule changes are made.
• Frequent and consistent communication with the production team and the Performing Arts Coordinator.
• Come to rehearsal planned and prepared in whatever role you are serving in. Submit a written plan to the Performing Arts Coordinator prior to the rehearsal process.
• Student discipleship and relationship building.
• Student safety and responsibility reminders.
• Understanding of tech week and expectations for staff and students.
• Team building coordination and bonding activities.
• Attend performances.

Skills

Coaching experience

High school experience

Education

BA degree in education or related field

Job description

# HS Musical Assistant DirectorDenver Christian - Lakewood, CO 80235## OverviewSalary Range$3,000.00 - $10,000.00 CommissionPosition TypeSeasonal## DescriptionDENVER CHRISTIAN HS Musical Assistant DirectorOBJECTIVESeeking a Christ-centered experienced High School Musical Assistant Director that will inspire, guide, teach, and shape the lives of our students while directing productions at Denver Christian School. Most importantly, he/she will help bring students closer to God while helping them become stronger performers, allowing Christ to shine through them.TYPE: Seasonal,Part Time, primarily after school hours.REPORTS TO: Performing Arts DirectorDENVER CHRISTIAN PERFORMING ARTS VISION:Our vision is to inspire students to achieve their God-given potential in the performing arts through excellent performances and classes in a professional and Christ-honoring environment.Six Spheres of Learning/DC Student Outcomes: Spiritual Growth, Cognitive Growth, Physical Growth, Personal Growth,Social Growth,Creative GrowthPERFORMING ARTS CORE BELIEFSCore Belief 1: We believe all individuals are creatively inspired with artistic potential, which is best developed...through the creative process. Commitment: DC Performing Arts will foster the creative process in all students, helping develop God-given talents in each student.in an environment of trust. Commitment: DC Performing Arts will ensure safe learning environments that encourage risk-taking, individuality and community. through opportunities for artistic expression. Commitment: DC Performing Arts will provide artistic opportunities for students to stretch and explore the full range of their abilities in God-honoring experiences.Core Belief 2: We believe teaching a love for the arts empowers students to develop skills for life, which is best accomplished...with impassioned artist-teachers.Commitment: DC Performing Arts will recruit, develop, and retain teachers who will inspire a love for the arts. with the appropriate tools.Commitment: DC Performing Arts will provide resources and strategies to grow students creatively and artistically. ...through effective teaching and learning.Commitment: DC Performing Arts will meet the artistic needs of a diverse population by cultivating the attributes of the whole child to nurture skills essential for future success through experiential learning, rehearsals, and performances.EXPECTATIONSPerforming Arts is one of the many means of discipleship DC uses to bring students to a deeper relationship with Christ. Participating in a show provides opportunities for students to grow in their walk with Christ by experiencing struggles, failure, success, and relationships through a Biblical framework. Assistant Directors are the primary guide throughout this process. At all times, coaches should represent Christ, the school, and themselves in a way that honors God. Assistant Directors are called to teach their students to do the same. In addition to discipleship, coaches must demonstrate excellence in their field and a growth mindset to be ever improving.* Employee should have a clear profession of their faith in Christ and a discipling attitude.* Employee must have demonstrated knowledge of their role either as a director, music director, assistant director, choreographer or other role they may be hired as.* Employee must meet the requirements found in the performing arts and employee handbook.* Employee must have a view of performing arts consistent with the Denver Christian Performing Arts program, as outlined in this document. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:* Calendar and schedule coordination with the production team* Flexibility as cast needs arise and specific schedule changes are made* Frequent and consistent communication with the production team and the Performing Arts Coordinator* Come to rehearsal planned and prepared in whatever role you are serving in. Submit a written plan to the Performing Arts Coordinator prior to the rehearsal process* Student discipleship and relationship building* Student safety and responsibility reminders* Understanding of tech week and expectations for staff and students* Team building coordination and bonding activities* Attend performances## Qualifications## Requirements* BA degree in education or related field preferred.* Coaching experience at the high school level preferred.* Middle School and High School experience if needed depending upon opening