Musical Theatre Pit Director

Overview

Musical Theatre:
Pit Director role supporting a high school musical theatre program focused on best-practice, student-focused instruction and opportunities for students.

• Job Title: Musical Theatre:
  Pit Director
• Location: Elgin High School
• Date Available: 08/27/2026
• Date Posted: 07/15/2026
• Closing Date: 06/01/2027
• Position Type: Appendix F - Extra Duty/ Non-Coaching
• Department/
  
  Location:
  
  HS Activities
• Reports To: Musical Theatre Director / Building Athletics / Activities Director
• Calendar Days: N/A
• Supervises: N/A

To build and maintain a high-quality musical theatre program, focusing on best-practice, student-focused instruction to provide opportunities for students.

• Implement researched-based instructional strategies that engage all students, differentiate to accommodate a range of ability levels, and acknowledge a variety of cultural backgrounds to support learning and growth.
• Communicate effectively with parents, students, administrators, teachers, and community leaders.
• Maintain high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivate students to reach their 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 with effective communication and constructive feedback.
• Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and applicable handbooks.
• Procure musicians in collaboration with the instrumental music faculty and hire musicians as needed.
• Train/instruct pit musicians in the music for the show.
• Train/instruct cast members in conjunction with pit musicians.
• Collaborate with Assistant Director/Vocal Director and Director of Show.
• Conduct all show performances.
• Prepare/edit/rewrite parts as needed.
• Engage in approximately 60 hours of rehearsal.

• Bachelor's Degree in Music Education – Instrumental Emphasis preferred
• Appropriate Professional Educator's License (PEL) in Music Education preferred

• OR

• High School Diploma required
• Related coursework and/or previous related experience required

• Previous conducting experience required.
• Previous musical theatre experience preferred.
• Knowledge of show production preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written form using varied techniques to ensure effective information flow, collaboration, and feedback with parents, students, administrators, or other teachers.
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions or concerns.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate courtesy, tact, and respect.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and a commitment to teamwork.
• Willingness to learn and refresh job skills through professional development.
• Ability to handle pressure, balance multiple demands, and work with interruptions while maintaining professionalism.

• Occasionally requires physical exertion to 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.

Postings current as of 7/19/2026 2:52:59 AM CST.

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