KIDS Director's Assistant

Tri-Valley Career Center; Danville (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A youth-focused performing arts center in California is seeking a part-time Director’s Assistant for its Kids Program. The role focuses on supporting young performers through rehearsals and performances in a structured environment. The ideal candidate should have experience with elementary-aged children and a background in theatre. Responsibilities include reinforcing direction during rehearsals, managing classroom dynamics, and assisting with production logistics. This position offers a pay range of $20-$25 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working with elementary-aged children.
• Background in theatre, performing arts, or arts education.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director during rehearsals.
• Support small-group rehearsals as needed.
• Help maintain a structured rehearsal environment.

Skills

Experience working with elementary-aged children

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Dependable

Education

Background in theatre or performing arts

Job description

Organization: ICDT!
Position Type: Part-Time
Hours: Saturdays from 9-5pm with possible Sundays, additional hours for tech rehearsals and performances
Pay Rate: $20-$25 per hour, commensurate with experience

About ICDT!
ICDT! is a youth-focused performing arts center dedicated to creating inclusive, high-quality theatre experiences for young performers and our community. We value collaboration, creativity, and hands-on learning, and we strive to create a safe, supportive environment both onstage and behind the scenes.

Position Overview

Our Youth Theatre Company is seeking a supportive, energetic, and organized Director’s Assistant for our Kids Program. This part-time position assists the Director in guiding young performers through the rehearsal and performance process, helping to create a positive, structured, and confidence-building theatre experience.

The Director’s Assistant plays a key role in reinforcing direction, supporting classroom management, and ensuring rehearsals run smoothly for elementary-aged students. Kids productions are casts of approximately 25 students ages 7-11.

Key Responsibilities

Rehearsal Support

• Assist the Director during rehearsals by reinforcing blocking, choreography, music, and staging.
• Help manage transitions between activities to maintain focus and engagement.
• Support small-group rehearsals as needed.
• Take basic blocking and rehearsal notes.
• Help distribute scripts and rehearsal materials.

Student Engagement & Classroom Management

• Model respectful, enthusiastic, and professional behavior.
• Help maintain a structured, inclusive, and supportive rehearsal environment.
• Encourage participation and positive ensemble behavior.
• Provide gentle redirection and age-appropriate behavioral support.
• Assist students with memorization, stage directions, and performance readiness.

Production Support

• Assist with organizing props, costumes, and simple set pieces.
• Support technical rehearsals and performances as assigned.
• Coordinate backstage operations during technical rehearsals and performances.
• Help supervise backstage areas during performances.
• Ensure students are prepared and in place for entrances.

Communication & Collaboration

• Work closely with the Director and production team to support artistic goals.
• Communicate student needs or concerns to program leadership.
• Assist with attendance tracking and basic documentation.

Qualifications

Required:

• Experience working with elementary-aged children.
• Background in theatre, performing arts, or arts education.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and take direction.
• Patient, energetic, and dependable.

Preferred

• Previous experience assisting with youth theatre productions.
• Experience in classroom, camp, or arts program settings.
• Basic understanding of staging, blocking, and rehearsal processes.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, nurturing, and highly organized. They enjoy working closely with young performers, bring steady support to the rehearsal room, and help create a joyful, structured environment where children feel confident and excited to perform.