Technical Theater Director
Full-time Regular – New York, NY, US
Salary Range: $73,770.00 To $160,730.00 Annually
Collegiate School seeks an experienced and collaborative educator to serve as Director of Technical Theater. This faculty position combines technical theater instruction, student mentorship, and production leadership in support of a dynamic performing arts program. The Director of Technical Theater serves as the School's lead technical theater professional and oversees theatrical productions, technical theater education, and theater facilities while fostering creativity, collaboration, and leadership among students.
Primary Responsibilities
Teaching & Student Development
Teach technical theater courses and related electives as assigned
Mentor and supervise students participating in technical theater activities and productions
Provide instruction in scenic construction, stagecraft, lighting, sound, stage management, and theater safety
Foster creativity, collaboration, leadership, and problem‑solving skills through hands‑on learning experiences
Support student participation in productions, independent projects, and co‑curricular activities
Technical Production & Theater Operations
Serve as Technical Director and Production Manager for Middle School and Upper School theater productions
Oversee scenic design, construction, installation, and strike
Manage stage operations, backstage logistics, and production schedules
Provide technical support for assemblies, performances, and academic events
Coordinate technical requirements with directors, faculty, and staff
Maintain production calendars and schedules
Facilities, Equipment & Safety
Oversee the maintenance, organization, and safe operation of theater facilities and scene shops
Manage inventories of lighting, sound, computer, and production equipment
Ensure compliance with theater safety standards and best practices
Develop procedures for equipment use, storage, and maintenance
Monitor technical needs and recommend repairs, upgrades, and replacements
Serve as the primary liaison with vendors, suppliers, and contractors
Coordinate purchasing of production materials and technical equipment
Assist with budgeting and expense tracking
Support long‑range planning related to theater facilities and production resources
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Technical Theater, Theater Production, Theater Design, Arts Education, or a related field required
Advanced degree preferred
Experience in technical theater production including scenic construction, lighting, sound, or stage management
Experience teaching middle school and/or high school students preferred
Experience working in educational and/or professional theater settings
Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Commitment to fostering a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment
Collegiate School is an equal opportunity employer. Collegiate School does not discriminate in matters of hiring, training, promotion, transfer, wages, discharge, school benefits, or working conditions because of sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, transgender status, military status, veteran status, marital status, familial status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
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In Summary: The Director of Technical Theater oversees theatrical productions, technical theater education, and theater facilities while fostering creativity, collaboration, and leadership among students . The position combines technical theater instruction, student mentorship, and production leadership in support of a dynamic performing arts program . Collegiate School is an equal opportunity employer .
En Español:
Director de Teatro Técnico Regular a tiempo completo Nueva York, NY, Estados Unidos Rango salarial: $73,770.00 A $160,730.00 Anualmente la Escuela Colegiada busca un educador experimentado y colaborativo para servir como director del teatro técnico. El Director de Teatro Técnico sirve como el principal profesional técnico del teatro en la Escuela y supervisa las producciones teatrales, la educación técnica del teatro y las instalaciones de teatro al tiempo que fomenta la creatividad, la colaboración y el liderazgo entre los estudiantes. Responsabilidades Primarias Enseñanza & Desarrollo Estudiantil Enseña cursos técnicos de teatro y opcionales relacionados con ellos Como mentor y supervisar a los estudiantes que participan en actividades y producciones técnicas de teatro Proporcionar instrucciones sobre construcción escénica, arte teatral, iluminación, sonido, gestión de escenarios y seguridad del teatro Fomentar la creatividad, colaboración, liderazvo y resolución de problemas de edificios mediante experiencias académicas Apoyar la participación de alumnos en producciones, proyectos independientes y actividades cocurriculares Coordinando Operaciones Tecnicas y Teatros Servir como director técnico y gerente de producción para las escuelas secundarias y superiores Supervisar los profesores y profesionales encargados de la creación y administración de equipos de teatro Otras prácticas y servicios de trabajo Las capacidades necesarias para gestionar e instalar un entorno educativo adecuado, diseño y mantenimiento Equipos educativos y estructuras de la escuela primaria Los mejores recursos necesarios para mejorar la calidad de vida y la enseñanza Espectral y el desarrollo de una experiencia más alta La Escuela Colegiada no discrimina en materia de contratación, capacitación, promoción, transferencia, salarios, despido escolar, beneficios escolares o condiciones laborales debido al sexo, raza, color, religión, credo, origen nacional, etnia, ciudadanía, orientación sexual, edad, discapacidad, embarazo, identidad o expresión de género, estatus transgénero, estado militar, estado veterano, estado familiar, información genética u otra categoría protegida por la ley federal, estatal o local. #J-18808-Ljbffr