Musical Theater Assistant Director

Musical Theater Assistant Director – School District U-46

To build and maintain a high-quality musical theatre program, focusing on best‑practice, student‑focused instruction and coordinating with the Fine Arts department to provide opportunities for students.

• Implement research‑based instructional strategies that engage all students, differentiating to accommodate a range of ability levels, and acknowledging a variety of cultural backgrounds 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 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 the appropriate student handbook.
• Assist the Director in creating stage blocking and general show design.
• Work with students to create/procure costumes for the production.
• Work with students to create/procure properties for the production.
• Assist the Director in securing rehearsal spaces.
• Assist the Director in creating/arranging publicity and graphic design needs (programs, posters, etc.).
• Assist the Director in arranging and coordinating parent volunteers as needed.
• Assist the Director in managing finances for the production.
• Provide approximately 80 hours of rehearsal time.
• Attend all shows.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Education preferred.
• Appropriate Professional Educator’s License (PEL) preferred.
• High School Diploma required.
• Related coursework and/or previous related experience required.

• Previous acting experience preferred.
• Previous directing 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.
• 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.
• Willingness to learn and refresh job skills through professional development to meet changing needs.
• Ability to react well under pressure, handle multiple demands simultaneously, and perform duties at expected levels of professionalism.
• Spanish language skills preferred.

• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, or carry heavy materials or equipment, including set pieces.
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Public contact requiring appropriate business‑like apparel.

• This is an Appendix F stipend position in accordance with the school‑year calendar.
• For Non‑ETA Coaches: this position is for this year only.
• Terms of employment will be determined in collaboration with the athletic/activity director.

Entry level

Part‑time

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Primary and Secondary Education