Technical Theatre Instructor
hace 6 días
Fort Worth
Job DescriptionDescription: Instruction & Student Mentorship • Teach middle and high school technical theatre classes, covering areas such as lighting, sound, set design, stage management, and production safety., • Develop curriculum aligned with Fine Arts and Theatre TEKS standards., • Mentor students in technical leadership roles for productions (e.g., stage managers, lighting/sound board operators, run crew)., • Serve as technical director, designer, or supervisor for all departmental productions, concerts, and Fine Arts events., • Design, or oversee the design of, scenic, lighting, and sound elements for productions., • Manage build schedules, technical rehearsals, and crew calls., • Collaborate with directors, choreographers, and music directors to achieve cohesive design visions., • Maintain all theatre spaces, scene shops, lighting/sound equipment, and safety tools in excellent working order., • Manage equipment inventory and recommend upgrades or repairs., • Oversee proper use, storage, and maintenance of scenic materials, props, and costumes., • Create and manage production budgets in coordination with the Fine Arts Director., • Supervise student crews and parent volunteers during builds and performances., • Collaborate with the campus maintenance team and outside vendors for facility and technical needs., • Support the broader Fine Arts program through interdisciplinary projects and events., • Participate in professional development and Fine Arts department meetings., • Record student grades in gradebook, • Continue to seek and maintain a personal relationship with Jesus., • Encourage, nurture, and model godly character for peers, parents, and students., • Participate in spiritual growth opportunities for staff and students through daily devotions, prayer, and appropriate participation in weekly chapel services., • Attend daily prayer and devotion time., • Serve as duty teacher before or after school, at lunch and between classes as assigned by the administration., • Participate in in-service and staff development opportunities as requested by the administration., • Teach bell-to-bell and assess your students' academic needs/success continually., • Keep grade level principal aware of the status of those students for, • whom the teacher is responsible, giving special consideration to any challenges students may be facing., • Realize that the parent has been given the Biblical mandate to educate, and the school functions as an extension of the Christian home., • Communicate with parents liberally, giving special consideration to challenges and opportunities to share successes. Requirements: Education & Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Theatre, Technical Theatre, Theatre Production, or related field required; Master’s preferred., • Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in technical direction, educational theatre, or professional theatre production., • Proficiency with lighting and sound consoles (e.g., ETC, Behringer, QLab, Onyx, etc.)., • Knowledge of scenic construction, rigging, and stage carpentry., • Familiarity with CAD or 3D modeling software (Vectorworks, SketchUp, Shapr3D, AutoCad, etc.)., • Strong organizational and time-management skills., • Ability to lead students and volunteers with patience and clarity., • Commitment to artistic excellence, educational mentorship, and collaboration within a school community.