Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Technical Theater Director .6, 10 month, Exempt

Founded in 1961, Sandy Spring Friends School is a progressive, coed, academically-rigorous day school. The campus is located on 140 acres in the historic Sandy Spring area of Montgomery County, Maryland, and the School is approved by the Maryland State Board of Education and accredited by the Association of Independent Maryland Schools.

Our school’s culture, rooted in the idea that collaboration engenders achievement, can be traced to our Quaker heritage and abiding belief in the Quaker values of simplicity, equality, integrity, stewardship of the environment, and peaceful resolution of conflict.

Summary: We are seeking an experienced Technical Theater Director to oversee the technical operations of our Performing Arts Center (PAC), which includes a 400-seat proscenium theater, dance studio, music classrooms, and practice rooms. The role encompasses teaching, technical direction, and facility management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Instruction: Teach one high school stagecraft class, developing curricula that instructs students on planning, organizing, and building sets for various school productions.

• Technical Direction: Lead and manage all technical aspects of theater, dance, and music performances, including set design, lighting, sound, rigging, and A/V support.

• Facility Management: Oversee the maintenance and scheduling of the PAC, ensuring all spaces are prepared for events and productions.

• Safety & Equipment: Maintain theatrical equipment and uphold a high commitment to safety standards.
  

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or extension experience in technical theater.

• Proven experience as a Technical Director in an educational setting. Ability to create and implement effective curricula for stagecraft instruction.

• Experience in designing, managing, and implementing technical aspects of productions..

Physical Requirements: The ability to navigate stairs as part of daily routines; mobility around a large campus with uneven pavement; bending and squatting as required to participate in activities; sitting and standing for long periods of time during the school day; lifting/carrying boxes up to 25 pounds; and the ability to maneuver as necessary within a regular classroom and office setting.

Please note that the School has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, which requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination.

Summary of Benefits:

Salary: $30,000 - $54,000

At SSFS, we offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and professional growth. Our benefits include:

• Comprehensive Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.

• Disability & Life Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, along with life insurance for peace of mind at no cost to employees.

• Retirement Savings: 403(B) plan with employer contributions to help you save for the future.

• Paid Time Off: Generous paid time off, including holidays and parental leave.

• Employee Assistance: Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.

• Tuition: Financial aid available to children of SSFS employees.

• Childcare Discounts: Discounted After Care and Summer Camp programs for employees' children.

• Convenience Perks: Free parking, free lunch, and access to our library and gym facilities.

• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth through tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and ongoing professional development initiatives.

• Campus Amenities: Work in a beautiful, historic campus with walking paths. We are a smoke-free, environmentally conscious community.

Commitment to Diversity: Sandy Spring Friends School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or a person's status as a qualified candidate with a disability in administration of its educational program, admission policies, financial aid program, staff hiring, and other school-administered programs.

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