Middle School Musical Director

Triton Regional School District; South Byfield (MA); On-site; USD 2,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

Triton Regional School District is seeking a dedicated Middle School Musical Director at Byfield's Triton Regional Middle School. This seasonal, after-school position oversees auditions, rehearsals, and performances, coordinating with administrators, staff, and community volunteers to deliver a high-quality musical production.

The director will guide acting, singing, movement, and stage performance, manage a production budget, and ensure inclusive participation for all students.

Qualifications

• Experience in musical theater, performing arts, music education, or theatrical production preferred.
• Experience working with middle school students in an educational or extracurricular setting.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple aspects of a theatrical production while maintaining established schedules and budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with students, families, staff, and volunteers.
• Commitment to providing an inclusive, positive, and developmentally appropriate experience for all participating students.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct the annual middle school musical production in coordination with building administration.
• Select an age-appropriate production, coordinate performance rights and licensing.
• Organize and conduct student auditions, assign roles, and establish expectations for participation.
• Develop and maintain a rehearsal and performance schedule that fits student needs and activities.
• Provide instruction and direction in acting, singing, movement, and stage performance.
• Coordinate with musical staff, choreographers, technical personnel, and volunteers to ensure a successful production.
• Oversee production planning including costumes, sets, props, lighting, sound, and stage management.
• Supervise students during auditions, rehearsals, performances, and related activities.
• Maintain regular communication with students, families, and administration regarding schedules and needs.
• Develop and manage a production budget in collaboration with administration, ensuring fundraising and transactions follow district policies.
• Coordinate fundraising activities and ticket sales within district procedures.
• Promote an inclusive and supportive environment encouraging participation and artistic growth.
• Ensure supervision, facility use, and adherence to district policies during production.
• Complete documentation and provide a production summary including financial information to administration.

Skills

Musical theater experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Experience with middle school students

Job description

Middle School Musical Director

Triton Regional School District Triton Regional Middle School - Byfield, Massachusetts

Job Details

Job ID: 5978404

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 31, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position: Middle School Musical Director

Reports To: Building Principal or Designee

Schedule: Seasonal, including after‑school, evening, and weekend rehearsals and performances

Position Summary: The Middle School Musical Director is responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing the annual middle school musical production. The position provides students with opportunities to develop their theatrical, musical, and performance skills while promoting creativity, collaboration, confidence, and school involvement. The Musical Director oversees all aspects of the production, including auditions, rehearsals, performances, and coordination with students, families, staff, and community volunteers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct the annual middle school musical production in coordination with building administration.
• Select an age‑appropriate production, subject to administrative approval, and coordinate necessary performance rights and licensing.
• Organize and conduct student auditions, assign roles, and establish expectations for student participation.
• Develop and maintain a rehearsal and performance schedule that accommodates student needs and school activities.
• Provide instruction and direction in acting, singing, movement, and stage performance, appropriate to students' developmental levels.
• Coordinate with musical staff, choreographers, technical personnel, and volunteers to ensure a successful production.
• Oversee all aspects of production planning, including costumes, sets, props, lighting, sound, and stage management.
• Supervise students during auditions, rehearsals, performances, and other musical‑related activities, ensuring appropriate behavior and student safety.
• Maintain regular communication with students, families, and building administration regarding schedules, expectations, and production needs.
• Develop and manage a production budget in collaboration with building administration, ensuring all fundraising, purchasing, and financial activities comply with district policies and procedures.
• Coordinate fundraising activities and ticket sales, as approved, and ensure all revenue and expenditures are processed through established district Student Activities procedures.
• Promote an inclusive and supportive environment that encourages student participation, teamwork, responsibility, and artistic growth.
• Ensure appropriate supervision, facility use, and adherence to district policies throughout the production.
• Complete necessary documentation and provide a summary of the production, including financial information, to building administration upon completion.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Building Principal or designee.

Qualifications

• Experience in musical theater, performing arts, music education, or theatrical production preferred.
• Experience working with middle school students in an educational or extracurricular setting.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple aspects of a theatrical production while maintaining established schedules and budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with students, families, staff, and volunteers.
• Commitment to providing an inclusive, positive, and developmentally appropriate experience for all participating students.

Terms of Employment: This is a seasonal extracurricular assignment requiring participation in auditions, rehearsals, production planning, performances, and related activities. The Musical Director is expected to fulfill all responsibilities necessary to successfully complete the production, including evening and weekend commitments as needed.

Position Type: After school/Evening

Athletics & Activities > Theater Production

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Alan MacRae , Principal
• 112 Elm Street
• Byfield, Massachusetts 01922
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]