Vertex Partnership Academies · 4 hours ago
Adjunct Lighting Designer/Tech Teaching Artist - Temporary position
Vertex Partnership Academies is a public charter International Baccalaureate World High School located in the Bronx. They are seeking an Adjunct Lighting Designer/Tech to provide design and technical lighting support for their production of In the Heights, which includes coordinating lighting design, programming cues, and supporting students in using the lighting system.
Primary/Secondary Education
Responsibilities
Support students with lighting design, programming, and running of lighting cues for Vertex’s production of In the Heights
Plan and teach students to properly set up and run lighting system for the Vertex theater productions
Provide direct instruction to students to develop, program and run lighting cues for Vertex theater productions
Integrate current LED lighting system to support lighting needs for Vertex theater productions
Collaborate with the In the Height’s director, music staff, and production team to ensure alignment with instructional and artistic goals
Maintain a safe, inclusive, and professional learning environment during rehearsals
Adhere to school policies, schedules, and supervision expectations
Attend rehearsals and performances as required during the appointment term
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated experience with lighting design and technical lighting production for musical theater performances
Experience working with students in an educational or teaching-artist capacity
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to differentiate instruction to support varying student skill levels
Must be eligible to work as a DOE-registered teaching artist (fingerprints and background check on file or eligible)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in related field
Professional performance experience in sound tech/design
Company
Vertex Partnership Academies
Vertex Partnership Academies seeks to develop virtuous high school graduates who have acquired the habits, knowledge and personal agency necessary to lead self-determined, purposeful lives of American and global citizenship.