Assistant Drama Coordinator

Job Description

The Valley Park School District is seeking passionate, energetic, and student‑centered staff members for the Assistant Drama Coordinator position. The ideal candidate will support the theater program by providing a safe, supportive environment and ensuring students gain practical and creative skills through hands‑on experience in technical theater production.

• Collaborate in the creation of an application for student participants.
• Read and study scripts to understand the production needs.
• Attend audition preparation workshops for students.
• Attend auditions and score student work using the rubric.
• Attend callback auditions as needed for casting.
• Work with the Drama Coordinator to cast the show using predetermined criteria and audition results.
• Work with the Drama Coordinator to create a detailed rehearsal schedule accommodating student conflicts.
• Teach students appropriate behavior on and off stage.
• Conduct chunked set builds and backstage rehearsals to ensure students are well prepared.
• Work with the Drama Coordinator to run full acts of the show with students, both on‑and off‑book.
• Maintain weekly communication with students and families to ensure clarity on schedules and expectations.
• Collaborate in designing the program and marketing materials.
• Assist with printing and distribution of marketing materials.
• Shop for last‑minute supplies as needed.
• Ensure the stage and system are clean, organized, and put away after each rehearsal and performance.
• Plot costume designs and needs; rent, purchase, or help students create costumes.
• Design the set in collaboration with the co‑director and students.
• Maintain microphones and equipment if needed (batteries, wires, iPad program updates).
• Learn the newly installed lighting system and teach students how to operate and maintain it.
• Develop a prop plot and list with students.
• Create a lighting plot with students.
• Set lights (early morning with designated personnel) and reset lights as needed.
• Teach students how to design/build sets, props, and costumes.
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as needed based on the nature of the production and the experience of the cast and crew members.

Part‑time, temporary, extra‑duty.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree. Certification required:
Missouri State Teaching Certificate. Compensation:
Stipend. Benefits:
Not eligible. FLSA status:
Exempt, Professional Exemption‑Teacher.

Immediately.

If you are passionate about fostering a supportive and engaging environment for students and have a keen interest in technical theater production, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.