Instruction & Student Mentorship

• Teach middle and high school technical theatre classes, covering areas such as lighting, sound, set design, stage management, and production safety.
• Develop curriculum aligned with Fine Arts and Theatre TEKS standards.
• Mentor students in technical leadership roles for productions (e.g., stage managers, lighting/sound board operators, run crew).
• Foster a collaborative and safe environment that emphasizes professionalism, creativity, and problem-solving.

Production & Design Management

• Serve as technical director, designer, or supervisor for all departmental productions, concerts, and Fine Arts events.
• Design, or oversee the design of, scenic, lighting, and sound elements for productions.
• Manage build schedules, technical rehearsals, and crew calls.
• Collaborate with directors, choreographers, and music directors to achieve cohesive design visions.
• Coordinate the setup and technical support for school-wide events using theatre facilities (assemblies, chapels, etc.).

Facility & Equipment Oversight

• Maintain all theatre spaces, scene shops, lighting/sound equipment, and safety tools in excellent working order.
• Manage equipment inventory and recommend upgrades or repairs.
• Oversee proper use, storage, and maintenance of scenic materials, props, and costumes.
• Ensure compliance with all safety standards for tools, rigging, electrical systems, and backstage procedures.

Administrative & Collaborative Duties

• Create and manage production budgets in coordination with the Fine Arts Director.
• Supervise student crews and parent volunteers during builds and performances.
• Collaborate with the campus maintenance team and outside vendors for facility and technical needs.
• Support the broader Fine Arts program through interdisciplinary projects and events.
• Participate in professional development and Fine Arts department meetings.
• Record student grades in gradebook
• Report student attendance

Spiritual Leadership

• Continue to seek and maintain a personal relationship with Jesus.
• Encourage, nurture, and model godly character for peers, parents, and students.
• Participate in spiritual growth opportunities for staff and students through daily devotions, prayer, and appropriate participation in weekly chapel services.
• Support, encourage and edify the school community.

Staff Responsibilities

• Attend daily prayer and devotion time.
• Serve as duty teacher before or after school, at lunch and between classes as assigned by the administration.
• Participate in in-service and staff development opportunities as requested by the administration.
• Teach bell-to-bell and assess your students' academic needs/success continually.
• Keep grade level principal aware of the status of those students for
• whom the teacher is responsible, giving special consideration to any challenges students may be facing.
• Communicate any maintenance or equipment needs to the administration.

Parental Responsibilities

• Realize that the parent has been given the Biblical mandate to educate, and the school functions as an extension of the Christian home.
• Communicate with parents liberally, giving special consideration to challenges and opportunities to share successes.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Theatre, Technical Theatre, Theatre Production, or related field required; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in technical direction, educational theatre, or professional theatre production.
• Experience working with middle and high school students is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency with lighting and sound consoles (e.g., ETC, Behringer, QLab, Onyx, etc.).
• Knowledge of scenic construction, rigging, and stage carpentry.
• Familiarity with CAD or 3D modeling software (Vectorworks, SketchUp, Shapr3D, AutoCad, etc.).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to lead students and volunteers with patience and clarity.
• Commitment to artistic excellence, educational mentorship, and collaboration within a school community.