Theatre Production: Assistant Director

Assistant Director

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

Job duties include implementing researched-based instructional strategies that engage all students, differentiating to accommodate a range of ability levels, and acknowledging a variety of cultural backgrounds in order 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 the use of 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 appropriate student handbook. Assists Director in creating stage blocking and general show design Works with students to create/procure costumes for the production. Works with students to create/procure properties for the production. Assists Director in securing rehearsal spaces Assists Director in creating/arranging publicity and graphic design needs (programs, posters, etc.) Assists Director in arranging and coordinating parent volunteers as needed Assists Director in managing finances for the production 80 Hours of rehearsal Attend all shows