(2026-2027) Theater Director, Bethlehem Catholic High School

Diocese of Allentown•Bethlehem, PA

About The Position

The Theater Director provides artistic leadership for Bethlehem Catholic High School’s yearly musical production, with a focus on excellence, innovation, and high performance standards. The director is responsible for the production from auditions and casting through rehearsals and performances, and works with the musical staff to align the creative and technical elements. The role includes developing students’ skills in acting, storytelling, music, and stage presence through purposeful rehearsals, while fostering accountability, collaboration, and artistic growth. The director manages rehearsal schedules and production timelines, communicates with students, families, and school personnel, and maintains a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for participants and staff. This is a part-time, non-exempt stipend position scheduled after school hours. The director may be required to perform special duties and attend school-related events outside the normal school day. Employees are expected to respect the teachings and discipline of the Catholic Church concerning faith and morals, including maintaining a lifestyle in conformity with those teachings.

Requirements

Previous experience directing.
Previous experience working with children.
Understanding of child development and the skills necessary to relate to the students being taught.
Ability to handle situations with fairness and patience.
Good writing skills and ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, and parents.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, credibility, integrity, and self-confidence.
Before interview, provide Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History clearance, and Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal background fingerprint check as required under Pennsylvania Act 153 of 2014; clearances must be no less than one year old.
Before interview, attend the online Protecting God’s Children class and complete Mandated Reporter Training.
Submit a resume and cover letter.

Responsibilities

Select plays and musicals, subject to approval by the chaplain and principal.
Schedule auditions, facility use, rehearsals, and performances.
Submit requisitions for rental or procurement of performance rights.
Facilitate auditions and casting.
Coordinate events with partner schools.
Establish rehearsal schedules and protocols.
Coordinate the cast, crew, lighting and sound design, and musicians.
Coordinate with parents and parent organizations.
Communicate with administration, building faculty and administration, students, and families.
Oversee all rehearsals and direct all aspects of the performance.
Perform other duties as assigned.