GRCS After School Theatre Coordinator

GRCS After School Theatre Coordinator (1.26)

Jan 30 2026

BUILDING: GRCES Evergreen, GRCES Iroquois, Rockford Christian, and GRCMS

CONTRACT: Hourly School Year 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

Implement and oversee a new theatre curriculum geared towards K–3, 4–5, and 6th–8th grade students

Travel to all GRCS campuses on a rotating basis during after school/evening hours

Coordinate with building principals and administration to best support the learning needs of each student

Teach acting and musical theatre skills for K–8th grade students

Teach Technical Theatre Design:
Sets, Props, Costumes, Lighting and Sound for grades 6–8

Serve as a Director/Music Director for One Act & Jr. productions

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.

Disciple of Christ

Culturally Competent Professional

Thoughtful Neighbor

Creative Solution Finder

Communicator and Collaborator

Applicants should complete the online application form for professional staff on the GRCS website. Applicants should also send a resume, letter of interest, statement of faith, letters of reference, and transcripts to Kate Mellitz (kmellitz), Director of Theatre, at Grand Rapids Christian Schools. Final date to receive applications:
Until filled