District Play Director (Internal Applicants Only)

Mapleton Public Schools•Denver, CO

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Mapleton Public Schools is proud to offer a robust and award-winning Performing Arts program to all registered Mapleton students in grades 5-12. These programs include band, choir, and orchestra, with grades 7-12 participating in our Zero-Hour program at either our Skyview Campus or the Mapleton Arts Center (MAC) on the Global Campus. Fifth and sixth grade students are offered band, choir and orchestra as beginning classes in all of our K-6 and K-8 schools during the normal school day. In addition, extra-curricular after-school opportunities include Drama, Color Guard, Mariachi and Jazz Band. These programs emphasize the art of live performance. This is a seasonal position for the Fall 2026 season within the Performing Arts Department.

Requirements

Colorado teaching license with an appropriate drama and theatre arts endorsement preferred
Prior experience directing high school, youth, or community theater productions
Familiarity working with teenagers and managing student skill levels ranging from beginners to advanced performers
Understanding of vocal mechanics, blocking, stagecraft, and rehearsal schedules
Experience working alongside a creative team (such as a vocal director, choreographer, and technical director)
Mandatory Title IX training is required by the Colorado Department of Education for all public-school employees. Title IX training addresses harassment, discrimination, and bullying. Completion of these mandatory courses helps ensure compliance with state requirements while supporting a culture of safety and belonging across our schools. Two mandatory training courses must be completed within 30 days of the date of hire. These courses must be completed on their own time.

Responsibilities

Running fair, organizing auditions and matching students to appropriate roles
Teaching stage blocking, acting techniques, and coordinating scene transitions
Collaborating with the choreographer, vocal director, and pit conductor to unify the show's vision
Coordinating with the technical director, on sets, lighting, sound, costumes, and props
Teaching theater etiquette, basic acting skills, and building student confidence
Managing rehearsals efficiently and keeping large groups of students focused
Following school safety codes, securing backstage areas, and always ensuring student supervision
Managing expenses for licensing rights, scripts, costumes, set pieces, and marketing materials
Creating and maintaining a strict, organized calendar from auditions to closing night
Keeping school administrators, families, and students updated on logistics
Leading ticket sales efforts, program design, and local community outreach
Supervising strike and the load out of the set at the end of the last performance
Differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all learners
Maintains professional communication and interactions with students, community, and staff
Utilize effective practices for community building, including rituals and traditions that build a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment
Model, instill and actively participate in building a supportive and positive culture
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Demonstrates knowledge of national, state, and local drama and theatre arts standards