Drama Director

Drama Director

California Avenue Campus - Peoria, IL 61603
Overview

Salary Range $4,000.00 - $4,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Part Time
Description

The PCS Drama Department Director provides Christ-centered leadership for the Peoria Christian School Drama Program. This position exists to develop and oversee a mission-aligned, educationally meaningful, artistically excellent, and sustainable drama program for students in grades 5–12.
The Drama Department Director is responsible for leading theatrical productions, mentoring students, selecting appropriate scripts and materials, coordinating rehearsals and performances, managing program resources, communicating with families, organizing volunteers, and ensuring that the drama program reflects the mission, vision, Statement of Faith, Expected Student Outcomes, Employee Handbook, and Bylaws of Peoria Christian School.
At PCS, drama is more than a stage. It is a place for formation, creativity, truth-telling, service, worship, and Christlike growth.
Purpose of the Position
The purpose of the Drama Department Director is to lead a drama program that:
glorifies God through the arts
supports the mission and vision of PCS
reflects a biblical worldview
develops the whole student
strengthens the Fine Arts Department
provides meaningful theatrical opportunities for students in grades 5–12
cultivates student growth in the PCS Expected Student Outcomes
operates with wise stewardship of time, facilities, finances, volunteers, and student capacity
produces excellent theatrical work in a healthy, sustainable, and Christ-centered way
Spiritual Qualifications
The Drama Department Director shall demonstrate:
acceptance without reservation of the PCS Statement of Faith
a clear and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ
regular involvement in a Bible-believing local church
a life of biblical integrity in speech, conduct, character, and relationships
a commitment to serving as a Christian role model for students
a humble, teachable, and prayerful spirit
a desire to disciple students through the arts
agreement with PCS's mission, vision, Bylaws, Employee Handbook, and Christian philosophy of education
willingness to support and reinforce the biblical convictions and moral standards of PCS
Professional Qualifications
The Drama Department Director should possess:
experience in theatre, drama education, directing, performing arts, or a related field
ability to direct or oversee plays, musicals, and other theatrical experiences
strong organizational and project-management skills
strong written and verbal communication skills
ability to work well with students, parents, faculty, staff, administrators, and volunteers
ability to manage schedules, rehearsals, budgets, production details, and multiple deadlines
ability to select and evaluate scripts through a biblical worldview
ability to mentor students in acting, stage presence, communication, production skills, and Christian character
ability to recruit, organize, and lead volunteers
ability to work within shared school facilities and collaborate with other departments
willingness to grow professionally as an educator, artist, and Christian leader
Preferred qualifications may include:
degree or coursework in theatre, performing arts, education, communication, or a related field
previous experience directing school productions
experience with technical theatre, stagecraft, lighting, sound, costumes, or set design
experience teaching or mentoring middle school and high school students
ACSI certification or willingness to pursue certification if required by the school
Personal Qualifications
The Drama Department Director's life should reflect:
Humility
Dependability
Flexibility
Emotional maturity
Creativity
Patience
Biblical wisdom
Love for students
Respect for parents
Support for school leadership
Ability to receive counsel
Commitment to teamwork
Careful handling of confidential information
A desire to build up the body of Christ
Essential Job Responsibilities
Mission and Biblical Worldview Alignment
Program Leadership and Planning
Production Selection and Approval
Directing and Production Oversight
Student Discipleship and Formation
Expected Student Outcomes Integration
Student Expectations, Casting, and Conduct
Communication with Parents and Families
Collaboration with Administration, Fine Arts, and Staff
Volunteer and Parent Leadership
Budget, Resources, and Stewardship
Facility Use and Safety
Evaluation and Program Improvement