Spring Musical Technical Director/Carpenter
Total Compensation: $2,400
Spring Musical Schedule: December 1, 2024- March 31, 2025
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- Former experience working with middle school to high school aged students in a theatrical setting
- Strong ability and willingness to teach and mentor high school aged students who are interested in theatrical production
- Strong knowledge of theatrical practices, principals, and terminology
- Strong skills in theatrical drafting using AutoCAD or Vectorworks
- Strong theatrical carpentry and building skills
- Strong skills using power tools and saws
- Knowledgeable in theatrical rigging and scenery effects
- Former experience in scenery building shop
- Strong time management and communication skills
- Ability to change direction to suit the needs of the production
- Strong ability to multitask and delegate jobs
- Strong ability and willingness to collaborate with the creating team and designers
- Must have excellent perception of detail
- Build schedule to be discussed with Production Manager
- Must be available for load-in, technical rehearsals, and strike outside of build schedule
- Strong understanding of Google drive, sheets, docs and other word processing applications
- Must be able to meet the physical/sensory demands of the position
- including but not limited to climbing ladders, working at heights greater than 15 feet, lifting 50+ pounds of equipment or supplies, operating motorized theatrical elements, and withstanding loud noises and sounds.
Our Mission:
It is the mission of the Upper Darby School District to provide a comprehensive educational program that develops all learners into critical thinkers, with effective communication skills, empowering them to adapt to an ever-changing world. Our students will demonstrate integrity and confidence while cultivating a learner's mindset in pursuit of personal excellence and service to others.
Our Belief Statements:
- Upper Darby School District's academic programs are based on the following beliefs:
We believe:
- All individuals are capable of learning.
- Individuals learn in different ways and at different rates.
- Individuals have the right to be treated with respect and dignity.
- Students are unique individuals with varied talents and skills.
- Successful learning experiences build self-esteem.
- Learning is most effective in a caring environment where high standards of social interaction are maintained.
- Education should encourage individuals to acquire knowledge and attitudes necessary to live in a changing global society.
- Critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making are essential life skills.
- Updates in technology necessitate continuous personal and organizational adjustment.
- Professional development of all staff is vital to meet the changing needs of students and to reflect current best practices.
- The educational program must meet the needs of all learners and be responsive to the needs and resources of the community.
- Cultural and ethnic diversity is a valued strength of our community.
- Society benefits when individual rights are balanced with the needs of the group as a whole.
- Quality public education directly benefits the entire community.
- Lifelong learning is essential for all individuals.
- Education is the responsibility of the entire community, the school, the family, and, most importantly, the individual.
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