Assistant Drama Director

Job Title: Assistant Drama Director

Location: Grand Peak Academy

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Drama Director

Work Hours/Days: Part-Time, Seasonal; rehearsal, performance, and event days

Season Date: September-April

Hourly Wage: Hourly rate of $15.16 with a maximum of 115 hours for a total of $1750

Key Responsibilities

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  Assist the Drama Director with the planning, organization, and implementation of the school's drama program and productions.

  
  


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  Work with student performers under the guidance and direction of the Director to prepare for performances.

  
  


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  Support the Drama Director with casting, rehearsals, blocking, character development, and other production needs as assigned.

  
  


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  Demonstrate leadership by implementing and reinforcing the expectations, vision, and direction of the drama program.

  
  


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  Assist with preparing students for performances, including supporting memorization, staging, movement, and performance skills.

  
  


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  Attend all scheduled rehearsals, performances, meetings, and other required drama-related events.

  
  


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  Assist with the setup, organization, and takedown of props, costumes, sets, equipment, and performance spaces.

  
  


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  Help supervise students during rehearsals, performances, transitions, and other drama-related activities.

  
  


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  Assist with maintaining a positive, respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment for all student participants.

  
  


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  Support communication with students, families, school staff, and community members as directed by the Drama Director.

  
  


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  Lead rehearsals or supervise students in extenuating circumstances when the Director may not be present.

  
  


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  Assist with other duties related to the drama program and productions as assigned by the Drama Director or school administration.

  
  

Position Requirements

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  High School Diploma or GED.

  
  


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  Previous experience in theater, drama, performing arts, education, or youth programming preferred.

  
  


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  Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of theater production, performance, and/or drama instruction.

  
  


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  Experience working with students 3rd-8th grade preferred.

  
  


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  Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

  
  


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  Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.

  
  


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  Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of individuals.

  
  


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  Commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment for student performers.

  
  


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  Ability to provide appropriate supervision and maintain positive behavior expectations.

  
  


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  Willingness to support various aspects of a theatrical production, including rehearsals, performances, costumes, props, sets, and backstage responsibilities.

  
  


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  Adherence to all GPA policies, including but not limited to the Employee Handbook, Family Handbook, and all applicable school and board policies.

  
  

Physical Requirements

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  Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

  
  


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  Must be able to traverse performance, rehearsal, classroom, and backstage spaces indoors and/or outdoors.

  
  


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  Must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach, and move equipment or materials as needed during rehearsals and performances.

  
  


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  Must be able to participate in rehearsals and performances that may require extended periods of standing or activity.