HS Assistant Drama Director (Fall) - North

Des Moines Public School District • Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

The Drama Assistant supports the head drama director in carrying out the tasks related to maintaining a high school drama program. Including, assisting with musical and theatrical productions including but not limited to: lighting design, set construction, costuming, rehearsing and providing direction under the leadership of the head director.

Requirements

• Musical or theatrical production skills substantiated by training and/or work experience.
• Knowledge of the facilities and the maintenance of technical crew work and demands.
• Technical work - sewing, construction, painting, computer skills.
• Ability to establish working relationships with co-workers and function as part of a cohesive team.
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in field of theater (technical production or performance)

Responsibilities

• Support the head director to build and maintain a successful drama program.
• Teach performance techniques, including but not limited to: acting, improvisation, style and staging.
• Assist with rehearsals, set production, or tech elements as directed.
• Supervise and help students design the area of tech theatre for the needs of the production.
• Supervise the operation of all lighting and electrical sound equipment for all theatrical performances.
• Assist with registration of events, securing of performance rights and filling ballots for each event.
• Select materials and students appropriate for the IHSSA or Thespian Festival IE’s.
• Foster leadership with the designated crew heads and student leaders.
• Keep accurate attendance records and assessment results.
• Ensure that all theatre equipment is in good condition and make arrangements for repair, if needed.
• Assist the director to coordinate efforts of parents to assist with publicity, program ad sales, costumes, etc.
• Submit reports and activity checklists to building and district administration as requested.
• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
• Assist with other duties as may be assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed