Job Title: Director of Middle School Theater
Date Available: Immediately
Application Instructions: Scarborough Public Schools does not accept paper applications or supporting materials through 3rd party recruiting sites. All applications and supporting materials are to be completed via Applitrack at www.applitrack.com/scarborough/onlineapp
Reports to: Director of Athletics/Activities
Qualifications: The MS Theater Director will oversee all of the aspects of the production, such as:
- Casting
- Staging scenes/Acting
- Choreography
- Music Direction – vocals and orchestra
- Business – budgets, ticket sales, securing rights, royalties, rentals
- Set, lights, props, sound
- Program – ad sales, program production
- Advertising
- Auditorium management for shows – concessions, ushers
- Technical crew – lights, sound, stage
Experience with the following is preferred:
- Organizing an experienced stage and production team
- Experience working with middle school aged students
- Experience working with paid staff as well as parent volunteers
- Experience managing finances
- Broad experience and/or education with many aspects of a production, professional or community theater experience preferred
Job Description: MS Theater is the annual musical produced at Scarborough Middle School. In recent years, the show has been produced in January. A successful candidate is detail oriented and able to plan multiple layers of a production successfully. She/He must be able to bring the show to life by leading the cast and crew through the production process. She/He must be a detail oriented leader and a multi-tasker capable of planning and juggling a wide range of duties while staying within budget. She/He should be able to recognize and solve problems and have a talent for making decisions that can improve the sound and look of a production. She/He must also be able to communicate a vision clearly to others. In addition to the work done with actors on stage, the MS Theater Director must be able to collaborate with the technical crew for lighting, sound, set, costumes, and props. The MS Theater Director needs to be able to plan a comprehensive rehearsal schedule and coordinate the production to have everything ready for opening night.
Maine State Law requires ALL school employees to be fingerprinted and pass a Criminal History Record Check (CHRC). A copy of your CHRC MUST be uploaded as part of your application to be considered. For more information about Maine’s Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) requirements, please see the Maine Department of Education website at https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert?
Application Deadline: Until a suitable candidate is found.
About Scarborough Public Schools
Located on the scenic coast of Southern Maine, six miles southwest of Portland, Scarborough Public Schools provide services to students from kindergarten to adult education practicing its philosophy of offering quality education for all eligible members of the community. Students learn in a positive atmosphere where dedicated educators strive to meet individual student needs throughout the school year and beyond.
Scarborough Public Schools are committed to all students becoming college, career, and civic ready through student-centered learning. Using our Student Centered Learning focus, decisions in planning instruction and in the continuous improvement of our schools are made with students’ needs and interests as our primary consideration.
For more information on Scarborough Public Schools, please see our website at www.scarboroughschools.org
