Theatre Production: Assistant Director

at Elgin High School, Elgin, United States

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14 July 2026, on a public job listing

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Position / Title: Theatre Production: Assistant Director Bargaining Unit: NAC Department/Location: HS Activities Calendar Days: N/A Reports To: Theatre Production: Director/Building Athletic/Activities Director JD Revision Date: 12/11/2023 Supervises: N/A Function / Position Summary To build and maintain a high-quality theatre program, focusing on best-practice, student-focused instruction to provide opportunities for students. Job Duties / Responsibilities Implement researched-based instructional strategies that engage all students, differentiating to accommodate a range of ability levels, and acknowledging a variety of cultural backgrounds in order to support student learning and growth. Communicate effectively with parents, students, administrators, teacher colleagues, and community leaders. Maintain high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivate students to work to their highest potential. Maintain equipment associated with the activity. Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance. Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students. Cultivate a positive, harassment free, instructional culture which motivates students through the use of effective communication and constructive feedback. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and appropriate student handbook. Assists Director in creating stage blocking and general show design Works with students to create/procure costumes for the production. Works with students to create/procure properties for the production. Assists Director in securing rehearsal spaces Assists Director in creating/arranging publicity and graphic design needs (programs, posters, etc.) Assists Director in arranging and coordinating parent volunteers as needed Assists Director in managing finances for the production 80 Hours of rehearsal Attend all shows Education Bachelor's Degree in Education preferred Illinois Professional Educators License preferred High School Diploma required Related coursework and/or previous related experience required Experience / Knowledge Previous acting experience preferred. Previous directing experience preferred. Knowledge of show production preferred. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback, and to conduct conferences as needed with parents, students, administrators, or other teachers. Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints. Display courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others. Maintain appropriate confidentiality. Establish and maintain effective working relationships; demonstrate a commitment to teamwork. Ability and willingness to learn and refresh job skills through professional development in order to meet the changing needs of this position. Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent unscheduled interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism. Spanish language skills preferred. Physical Demands Occasionally requires working in warm temperatures, including under stage lights. Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, or carry heavy materials or equipment. Must work in noisy and crowded environments. Public contact requiring appropriate business-like apparel. Terms of Employment This is an Appendix F stipend position in accordance to the school year calendar. For Non-ETA Coaches: this position is for this year only. Terms of employment will be determined in collaboration with the athletic/activity director. Attachment(s): ETA Appendix F.pdf

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State school

Pupils

2,724

Curriculum

IB DP

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