Theater Tech Coordinator

The Park School•Brookline, MA

3d•$65,420 - $139,580

About The Position

About the Park School The Park School is a Pre-K to Grade 8 independent school in Brookline, MA, dedicated to excellence in education. The cornerstone of Park's program is academic excellence, combining both high standards of scholarship and the encouragement of each child to develop to their greatest potential. Our school community fosters a nurturing environment in which children develop curiosity, express creativity, appreciate the value of hard work and discipline, and experience the joy of learning. Park's faculty encourages each student to strive for intellectual, physical, and moral growth and to become a contributing member of the community. The Theater Tech Coordinator is a member of the School’s Drama department and reports to the Division Heads. This full-time 10-month position comes with the responsibility of working with faculty and staff to support the school’s mission and curricular goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s Degree or additional specialized training preferred.
A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of theater tech experience preferred.
Experience working with school-aged children is preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills with students, colleagues, and other adults
Strong communication skills
Demonstrated experience working in a culturally diverse community
Motivation for and interest in professional development
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching and learning
Previous experience and/or interest in athletic coaching or supporting student-led clubs, organizations, and events
High integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Maintain focus and adaptability in an energetic and, at times, loud environment
The ability to effectively interpret, navigate, mediate, and resolve conflicts with students and families in a timely manner.
The ability to hold meetings in person and via supported video conference tools (i.e. Zoom or Google Meet)
Proficient or the ability to learn Google tools and other applications as adopted by the school, such as Veracross, SchoolPass, Atlas etc.
The ability to sit and stand uninterrupted for 30-minute periods of time.
The ability to regularly walk on and travel across variable surfaces (e.g. level flooring, stairs, turf, gravel, asphalt, etc.).
The ability to lead, supervise, and accompany students to all areas of the school campus (including all indoor and outdoor areas), including during day-to-day responsibilities and in case of emergency.
The ability to regularly stand, sit, crouch, and kneel down in order to support students.
The ability to work outdoors, year-round, in variable weather conditions.
The ability to lift and hold 15 lbs overhead.
The ability to occasionally transport (e.g., move or drag) 25 lbs.
The ability to maintain focus and composure in an energetic and, at times, loud environment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree or additional specialized training preferred.
A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of theater tech experience preferred.
Experience working with school-aged children is preferred.
Previous experience and/or interest in athletic coaching or supporting student-led clubs, organizations, and events

Responsibilities

Manage technical aspects of after-school productions: designing and building sets
Support AV/Tech Manager with hanging and writing light/sound cues, and teaching students how to run performances.
Catalog, organize, and maintain the theater's lighting instruments, sound equipment, boards, and tech booth.
Occasionally support the AV/Tech Manager with the lighting and sound as needed for Morning Meeting and additional gatherings, meetings, events, etc. in the theater
Support the AV/Tech Manager with the lighting and sound for major school events
Collaborate with the Drama Department Chair to organize and maintain the theater shop
Support drama electives as needed
Establish and implement expectations in the Theater Shop for student safety, conduct, procedures and routines, consistent with School policies
Collaborate with all Park School employees as appropriate
Participate in and contribute to an adult learning community by engaging in meetings, discussions, committees, task forces, and professional development.
Complete administrative tasks and coverage duties as assigned (student supervision, attendance, reporting, documenting curriculum, etc.)
Utilize feedback and reflection to improve practice and performance
Ensure that respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion, social-emotional learning, and academic excellence are emphasized as core values of the School
Participate in school community activities
Meet expectations as defined by the Park School Employee Essential Expectation