Technical Theater Coach & Designer for Student Productions

East Side Union High School District; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

East Side Union High School District in California is seeking a Technical Theater coach to support in-class instruction and the development of students in lighting, sound, set, and costume design during the school day.

The role involves lesson planning, instruction, and performance support across one or more school sites, working with a credentialed teacher to foster creative processes, teamwork, and inclusive, hands-on production experiences for a diverse student body.

Qualifications

• Experience with technical aspects of Theater including lighting, sound, set, and costume design.
• Experience supervising volunteers, interns, or students is preferred.
• Must complete fingerprint clearance and TB test before employment.

Responsibilities

• Guide students through the creative process of lighting, sound, set and costume design.
• Mentor students to develop artistic skills through theatrical productions.
• Assist Theater teacher and staff by supervising events in performance spaces.
• Support maintenance and minor repairs of Theater equipment.

Skills

Lighting design

Sound design

Set design

Costume design

Student mentoring

Volunteer supervision

Job description

East Side Union High School District in California is seeking a Technical Theater coach to support in-class instruction and the development of students in lighting, sound, set, and costume design during the school day.

The role involves lesson planning, instruction, and performance support across one or more school sites, working with a credentialed teacher to foster creative processes, teamwork, and inclusive, hands-on production experiences for a diverse student body.