Director of Technical Theater

About the Role

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, overseeing theatrical productions, technical theater education, and theater facilities while fostering creativity, collaboration, and leadership among students.

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

Budget & Vendor Coordination

• 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

Requirements

• 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

About Collegiate School

Collegiate is a K-12 independent boys’ school located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. The school has 666 students across three divisions: Lower (K-4), Middle (5-8), and Upper (9-12), with a student/teacher ratio of 6:1. Over 76% of the faculty hold advanced degrees, enabling close relationships and excellent, engaging teaching.

The school moved into a new facility in 2018, featuring state-of-the-art classrooms, a 40,000-book library, two gymnasiums, a full theater and blackbox, and two outdoor spaces. Collegiate’s financial profile includes an annual operating budget of $45M (2023), an endowment of $75M, and $5.6M in financial aid awarded in 2023.

Pay

$73,770–$160,730 per year

Schedule

Full-time