Young World Physical Education is hiring: WMS Fall Play Technical Theater Direct

WMS Fall Play Technical Theater Director - Afterschool
Wayland School District, Wayland Middle School – Wayland, Massachusetts

Job Details
Job ID: 5714532

Application Deadline: Sep 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: May 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 28, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Description
Position Summary: Wayland Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and nurturing Technical Theater Director to join our team. This role is ideal for an educator who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about supporting the academic, social, and emotional growth of our youngest learners.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Collaborate effectively with the Fall Play Director.

Work with the Play Director on design and scheduling.

Meet weekly (preferably Wednesday 2:30 - 3:30) to train student crew. Be present at tech rehearsals and productions; coordinate the strike and resetting of the theater and theater spaces following a production. Design and build sets with volunteer crew on a few Saturday mornings.

Maintain and inventory theater and technical equipment at WMS.

Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience: Previous experience working with middle school aged children is highly preferred.

Cultural Competency: Experience with diverse populations and a strong commitment to Wayland’s goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Professionalism: Strong communication skills and the personal characteristics necessary to serve as a positive role model for students.

Education and Experience: Experience in theater production and theater tech experience preferred; proficiency in basics of carpentry and set construction; schedule set builds and technical rehearsals in conjunction with the Stage Director; knowledge of sound engineering and lighting design and ability to train students in both areas.

Job Requirements:

Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Work Schedule and Compensation

Afterschool: September - November 2026

Salary: $1,500.00 stipend

Benefits

Health, employer‑sponsored health savings account, dental, vision, long‑term disability, life insurance, 403(b), dependent care account, flexible spending accounts, and participation in retirement pension boards.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Wayland Public Schools (WPS) is an equal opportunity employer committed to the fullest extent to the principle of the dignity of all people and of their labor and will take action to ensure that any individual within the District who is responsible for hiring and/or personnel supervision understands that applicants are employed, assigned, and promoted without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, ancestry, military status, disability or pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant for a position is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability. WPS is proudly a member district of the Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education dedicated to creating an inclusive, supportive and equitable educational community. WPS encourages candidates of all backgrounds and seeks applicants who prioritize and value diversity, equity, and belonging.

Contact Information

Melissa Webb , Human Resources

PO Box 408

Wayland, Massachusetts 01778

Phone: 508-358-3766

Email: melissa_webb@waylandps.org

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