Theatre Production: Assistant Director (Stipend)

Illinois School District U-46; United States; On-site; USD 4,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 in United States is seeking a Theatre Production: Assistant Director to support the winter theatre program. This Appendix F stipend role focuses on student-centered instruction and delivering high-quality theatre opportunities under supervision of the Theatre Production: Director and Building Athletic/Activities Director.

The position involves assisting with stage blocking, costume and prop creation, securing rehearsal spaces, coordinating publicity, coordinating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education preferred.
• High School Diploma required; Related coursework and/or previous related experience required.
• Previous acting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of show production preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback, and to conduct conferences as needed with parents, students, administrators, or other teachers.
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints.
• Display courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships; demonstrate a commitment to teamwork.
• Ability and willingness to learn and refresh job skills through professional development in order to meet the changing needs of this position.

Responsibilities

• Implement researched-based instructional strategies that engage all students, differentiating to accommodate a range of ability levels, and acknowledging a variety of cultural backgrounds in order to support student learning and growth.
• Communicate effectively with parents, students, administrators, teacher colleagues, and community leaders.
• Maintain high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivate students to work to their highest potential.
• Maintain equipment associated with the activity.
• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Cultivate a positive, harassment free, instructional culture which motivates students through the use of effective communication and constructive feedback.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and appropriate student handbook.
• Assists Director in creating stage blocking and general show design
• Works with students to create/procure costumes for the production.
• Works with students to create/procure properties for the production.
• Assists Director in securing rehearsal spaces
• Assists Director in creating/arranging publicity and graphic design needs (programs,posters, etc.)
• Assists Director in arranging and coordinating parent volunteers as needed
• Assists Director in managing finances for the production
• 80 Hours of rehearsal
• Attend all shows

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education preferred

High School Diploma required

Job description

Illinois School District U-46 in United States is seeking a Theatre Production: Assistant Director to support the winter theatre program. This Appendix F stipend role focuses on student-centered instruction and delivering high-quality theatre opportunities under supervision of the Theatre Production: Director and Building Athletic/Activities Director.

The position involves assisting with stage blocking, costume and prop creation, securing rehearsal spaces, coordinating publicity, coordinating