What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tech Director (One Act Lighting & Sound) position at Performing Arts?
North Reading Middle School is seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to be a tech director for the one-act play for our middle school students. This role is to provide our students with a creative outlet and a chance to enhance their technical theatrical skills while fostering a supportive and engaging environment for students to explore their artistic talents and prepare for future opportunities in the performing arts.
North Reading Public Schools is actively looking to build a diverse workforce to ensure all students feel welcome, safe, and valued for who they are and supported to reach their potential.
Essential duties
- Assist in the casting and audition process
- Work with students and Director to design an appropriate set
- Schedule set builds and technical rehearsals in conjunction with the Stage Director
- Support and teach students on safe and artistic design, building, and painting techniques
- Train students in proper lighting and sound design and operation
- Train student stage managers on correct cueing and calling of a play
- Be present at all performances and tech week rehearsals to provide a transition between rehearsals and performance
- Coordinate the strike and resetting of the theater and theater spaces following a production
- Coordinate the backstage and technical student crew including set changes and special effect management
Requirements
- Prior experience in performing arts, technical direction, and/or play lighting preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and problem solve independently
- Citizenship, residency, or work visa required
The North Reading Public Schools (NRPS) provides a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where students develop both their social-emotional and academic skills and abilities through an exploration of a wide range of content areas, the arts, athletics, and extra-curricular opportunities. With a dedication to excellence, service, and life-long learning our students will engage collaboratively, think critically, embrace diversity, and value equity in order to become productive global citizens.
NRPS is actively looking to build a diverse workforce to ensure all students feel welcome, safe, and valued for who they are and supported to reach their potential. Candidates with different perspectives and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply to grow our school community and help students feel personally connected to their learning experiences and feel represented inside and outside of the classroom ensuring a sense of belonging.
North Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin age, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, or sexual orientation, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the District's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact the Human Resources Administrator.
Salary : $1,784
