Assistant Drama Director

Grand Peak Academy•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Grand Peak Academy is seeking an Assistant Drama Director to support the Drama Director in planning, organizing, and implementing the school's drama program and productions. This part-time, seasonal role involves working with students in grades 3-8 during rehearsals, performances, and events from September to April. The Assistant Drama Director will assist with various aspects of production, including casting, rehearsals, staging, and student supervision, while fostering a positive and inclusive environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of theater production, performance, and/or drama instruction.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of individuals.
Commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment for student performers.
Ability to provide appropriate supervision and maintain positive behavior expectations.
Willingness to support various aspects of a theatrical production, including rehearsals, performances, costumes, props, sets, and backstage responsibilities.
Adherence to all GPA policies, including but not limited to the Employee Handbook, Family Handbook, and all applicable school and board policies.
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
Must be able to traverse performance, rehearsal, classroom, and backstage spaces indoors and/or outdoors.
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach, and move equipment or materials as needed during rehearsals and performances.
Must be able to participate in rehearsals and performances that may require extended periods of standing or activity.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in theater, drama, performing arts, education, or youth programming preferred.
Experience working with students 3rd-8th grade preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Drama Director with the planning, organization, and implementation of the school's drama program and productions.
Work with student performers under the guidance and direction of the Director to prepare for performances.
Support the Drama Director with casting, rehearsals, blocking, character development, and other production needs as assigned.
Demonstrate leadership by implementing and reinforcing the expectations, vision, and direction of the drama program.
Assist with preparing students for performances, including supporting memorization, staging, movement, and performance skills.
Attend all scheduled rehearsals, performances, meetings, and other required drama-related events.
Assist with the setup, organization, and takedown of props, costumes, sets, equipment, and performance spaces.
Help supervise students during rehearsals, performances, transitions, and other drama-related activities.
Assist with maintaining a positive, respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment for all student participants.
Support communication with students, families, school staff, and community members as directed by the Drama Director.
Lead rehearsals or supervise students in extenuating circumstances when the Director may not be present.
Assist with other duties related to the drama program and productions as assigned by the Drama Director or school administration.