What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spring Musical Technical Director/Carpenter position at Upper Darby High School?
Spring Musical Technical Director/Carpenter
Total Compensation: $2,400
Spring Musical Schedule: December 1, 2024- March 31, 2025
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- Former experience working with middle school to high school aged students in a theatrical setting
- Strong ability and willingness to teach and mentor high school aged students who are interested in theatrical production
- Strong knowledge of theatrical practices, principals, and terminology
- Strong skills in theatrical drafting using AutoCAD or Vectorworks
- Strong theatrical carpentry and building skills
- Strong skills using power tools and saws
- Knowledgeable in theatrical rigging and scenery effects
- Former experience in scenery building shop
- Strong time management and communication skills
- Ability to change direction to suit the needs of the production
- Strong ability to multitask and delegate jobs
- Strong ability and willingness to collaborate with the creating team and designers
- Must have excellent perception of detail
- Build schedule to be discussed with Production Manager
- Must be available for load-in, technical rehearsals, and strike outside of build schedule
- Strong understanding of Google drive, sheets, docs and other word processing applications
- Must be able to meet the physical/sensory demands of the position
- including but not limited to climbing ladders, working at heights greater than 15 feet, lifting 50 pounds of equipment or supplies, operating motorized theatrical elements, and withstanding loud noises and sounds.
- Required Clearances
Our Mission:
It is the mission of the Upper Darby School District to provide a comprehensive educational program that develops all learners into critical thinkers, with effective communication skills, empowering them to adapt to an ever-changing world. Our students will demonstrate integrity and confidence while cultivating a learner's mindset in pursuit of personal excellence and service to others.
Our Belief Statements:
- Upper Darby School District's academic programs are based on the following beliefs:
We believe:
- All individuals are capable of learning.
- Individuals learn in different ways and at different rates.
- Individuals have the right to be treated with respect and dignity.
- Students are unique individuals with varied talents and skills.
- Successful learning experiences build self-esteem.
- Learning is most effective in a caring environment where high standards of social interaction are maintained.
- Education should encourage individuals to acquire knowledge and attitudes necessary to live in a changing global society.
- Critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making are essential life skills.
- Updates in technology necessitate continuous personal and organizational adjustment.
- Professional development of all staff is vital to meet the changing needs of students and to reflect current best practices.
- The educational program must meet the needs of all learners and be responsive to the needs and resources of the community.
- Cultural and ethnic diversity is a valued strength of our community.
- Society benefits when individual rights are balanced with the needs of the group as a whole.
- Quality public education directly benefits the entire community.
- Lifelong learning is essential for all individuals.
- Education is the responsibility of the entire community, the school, the family, and, most importantly, the individual.
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