GRCS After School Theatre Coordinator

POSITION TITLE:
After School Theatre Coordinator
LOCATION(S)

GRCES Evergreen, GRCES Iroquois, Rockford Christian School, and GRCMS

CONTRACT: Hourly Position

REPORTS TO: Director of Theatre

COORDINATES WITH: GRCS Building Principals & CAW Production Staff

Under the direction of the Director of Theatre, the After School Theatre Coordinator will play a key role in expanding our theatre offerings for all GRCS elementary and middle school students. The new After School Theatre Coordinator will lead our after school enrichment programs for K - 8th grade students on all four of our elementary/middle school campuses. This position will be responsible for the following programs:

• 6 week after school Acting Classes on our Evergreen and Iroquois Campuses
• 6 week after school Acting Classes on our Rockford Christian Campus
• 6 week Acting & Technical Theatre classes on our GRCMS Campus
• iXplore Classes for our Middle School and Rockford Christian Campuses
• Serve as the Director for our GRCMS Play/Musical

• Ability to implement and oversee a new theatre curriculum geared towards K-3, 4-5, and 6-8 grade students.
• Willingness and ability travel to all GRCS campuses on a rotating basis during after school/evening hours
• Desire and ability to coordinate with building principals and administration to best support the learning needs of each student.
• Experience teaching acting and musical theatre skills for K-8 grade students.
• Experience teaching and knowledge of Technical Theatre Design:
  Sets, Props, Costumes, Lighting and Sound
• Experience serving as a Director/Music Director for One Act & Jr. productions.
• Experience working in different classroom environments on a rotating basis.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing schedules and program demands.
• Support collaboration in theatre programs across all campuses and grade levels.
• Attend regular meetings & professional development with the Director of Theatre at GRCHS

• Bachelor's degree in Theatre, Drama, or a related field.
• Proven experience teaching drama to elementary or middle school students.
• Strong knowledge of acting techniques, stagecraft, and dramatic literature.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to create a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Experience with directing and producing theatrical productions, including musicals.
• A passion for theatre and a commitment to inspiring young people.
• Willingness to adapt to a very flexible work schedule.