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Success Academy Charter Schools · 1 month ago

Technical Theater Production Supervisor

New York

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$65K/yr - $65K/yr

Success Academy is the largest, fastest-growing, and highest-performing network of public charter schools in New York City. They are seeking a Technical Theater Production Supervisor to oversee K-12 technical theatre objectives, including set design, lighting design, and sound design, while providing guidance and support to theater teachers across the network.

Charter SchoolsEducationNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Build a classroom culture in which scholars develop a love of technical theater

Collaborate with Theater Teachers across the network to build world-class theater programs with high production values

Act as project manager for large scale Technical Theater events including components in scenic design, lighting, sound, and involving large groups of key stakeholders

Offer training and support in the technical arts to Theatre Teachers

Engage students with a variety of technical theatre skills including, but not limited to carpentry, scenic painting, rigging, prop making, light programming, sound mixing, and maintenance of equipment

Design and execute professional-quality sets with lighting and sound elements to match

Provide pre-professional technical theatre training for theatre teachers across the network

Assist students with building of sets and props

Designing and programming lighting

Sound design and sound needs

Help to implement the technical theatre curriculum at all schools

Visit all school locations and their corresponding classes/theatre staff at least twice a year and provide feedback to staff on how to level up their use of technical theatre both in the classroom and when presenting final products

Provide weekly recaps to the Theatre Program Manager as well as Joseph Powell, head of Scholar Talent

Qualification

Technical theater trainingSet designLighting designSound designCarpentryRiggingSound mixingProject managementWorking with childrenLeadership experienceCollaborationAttention to detail

Required

Achieved outstanding high-quality results

Have professional training in a rigorous technical theater program or technical project management

Have a passion for theater and learning and for working with children and implementing effective theater instruction

Set ambitious goals for yourself and others, and are not afraid of putting in the hard work it takes to achieve them

Have confidence and presence -- You enjoy taking the lead and inspiring others with your passion and commitment

Enjoy collaborating with others (i.e., playing on an athletics team, or in a band or orchestra)

Have leadership experience (i.e., technical director for a theatrical institute or company)

Pay strong attention to detail, and have experience juggling multiple responsibilities and planning around competing priorities

Have experience working with a group of children

Embody the character traits we value in our ETHOS - Excellence, Teamwork, Humor, Ownership, and making sure our Scholars are top of mind

Have a valid driver's license

Preferred

A 2-year or 4-year degree is a plus, but it is not mandatory

Benefits

Full benefits program

Opportunities for professional growth

Company

Success Academy Charter Schools

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Since 2006, Success Academy has tackled educational inequities head-on by providing exceptional public education for 22,000 K-12 students in New York City.

Founded in 2006