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Job Description

We are looking for a results-driven Technical Theatre Network Coach to join our community.

In this role, you will:

• Build a classroom culture in which scholars develop a love of technical theater;

• Collaborate with Theater Teachers across the network to build world-class theater programs with high production values and rigorous technical theatre curriculums;

• Offer training and support in the technical arts to Theatre Teachers;

• Engage students with a variety of technical theatre skills including, but not limited to carpentry, scenic painting, rigging, prop making, light programming, sound mixing, and maintenance of equipment;

• Design and execute professional-quality sets with lighting and sound elements to match.

We invite you to apply if you:

• Achieved outstanding high quality results;

• Have professional training in a rigorous technical theater program or extensive professional credit;

• Have a passion about theater and learning and for working with children and implementing effective theater instruction;

• Set ambitious goals for yourself and others, and are not afraid of putting in the hard work it takes to achieve them;

• Have confidence and presence -- You enjoy taking the lead and inspiring others with your passion and commitment;

• Enjoy collaborating with others (i.e., playing on an athletics team, or in a band or orchestra);

• Have leadership experience (i.e. technical director for a theatrical institute or company);

• Pay strong attention to detail, and have experience juggling multiple responsibilities and planning around competing priorities;

• Have experience working with a group of children;

• Embody the character traits we value in our ETHOS - Excellence, Teamwork, Humor, Ownership, and making sure our Scholars are top of mind;

• A 2-year or 4-year degree is a plus, but it is not mandatory;

• Have a valid driver’s license.

Scheduling

• Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays

  • 9:00am - 5:00pm Flex Days to execute one of the following tasks:

    • Travel to school (X) and lead 2-4 technical theatre based lessons for scholars.

    • Travel to school (X) and collaborate with teachers to design sets, lights, and/or sound.

    • Travel to school (X) and assist in running technical elements during their rehearsal and/or performance.

  • OR

    • Build sets and rehearsal materials for various schools at the workshop.

    • Assist in running professional development sessions and provide feedback for theatre teachers on production value and curriculum.

    • Assist in advising on technical theatre needs for network theatrical events and aid in the procurement and running of technical theatre equipment.

• Tuesdays & Thursdays

  • 9:00am - 1:00pm Travel to School (X) and execute one of the following tasks:

    • Lead 2-3 technical theatre based lessons for scholars.

    • Collaborate with teachers to design sets, lights, and/or sound.

    • Assist in running technical elements during their rehearsal and/or performance.

    • Assist in running professional development sessions and provide feedback for theatre teachers on production value and curriculum.

  • 1:00pm - 5:00pm Travel to School (X) and execute one of the following tasks:

    • Lead 2-3 technical theatre based lessons for scholars.

    • Collaborate with teachers to design sets, lights, and/or sound.

    • Assist in running technical elements during their rehearsal and/or performance.

    • Assist in running professional development sessions and provide feedback for theatre teachers on production value and curriculum.

Evaluation

The Network Technical Theatre Coach will be evaluated twice a year, once mid-year and once at the end of the year using a comprehensive rubric . The Technical Theatre Coach will also be expected to write thorough self evaluations a minimum of twice per year and provide weekly Friday updates to the Program Manager of Theatre.

Compensation

$65,000.00

Current Success Academies Employees

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Learn more about our philosophy, benefits, and team at our Working Here page.

Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.

Our dual mission is to: Build exceptional, world-class public schools that prove children from all backgrounds can succeed in college and life; serve as a catalyst and national model for school reform, and help change public policies that prevent children from having access to opportunity.