Assistant Drama Director

About the role

We are seeking an Assistant Drama Director to support Co-Directors with this year's middle school musical production. The Assistant Director will focus primarily on the musical components of the show, including overseeing the score, supporting vocal rehearsals and singing instruction, and assisting with technical and rehearsal needs. Anticipated start date: November 16, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the score
• Supporting vocal rehearsals and singing instruction
• Assisting with technical and rehearsal needs

Qualifications

• Experience with musical theater productions
• Experience with vocal music
• Experience working with middle school‑aged students
• Piano accompaniment ability
• Must be at least 19 years old
• Positive, collaborative individual eager to help students develop skills and confidence through musical theater

Pay

Stipend: $1,550 – $2,583 (2026‑27 Extra‑Curricular Non‑Coach Salary Schedule). Stipend may be prorated if the start date is more than two weeks after the activity begins, based on days worked versus total season days.

Schedule

• Auditions: November 16‑19, 2026, 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. at Snoqualmie Middle School
• Rehearsals: November 30, 2026 – March 2, 2027, Monday–Thursday, 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Performance Dates: Friday, March 5, 2027 and Saturday, March 6, 2027

Benefits

• Insurance: This position alone is not eligible for insurance benefits.
• Retirement Plans: Eligible for a 403(b) TSA Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Holidays: Not eligible for paid holidays.
• Paid Time Off: Not eligible for paid time off.
• Benefits administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by anticipated hours worked during the school year (September 1 – August 31); working at least 630 hours in a year (including combined positions such as substituting) makes an employee eligible for benefits.