Success Academy Charter Schools · 2 hours ago
Network Technical Theater Supervisor
New York
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $75K/yrSuccess Academy is a fast-growing network of public charter schools dedicated to providing high-quality education to children. The Network Technical Theatre Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the creative vision and technical execution of theatre productions across all campuses, ensuring high standards and professional quality in productions while also providing instructional leadership and support.
Charter SchoolsEducationNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
High School Creative Lead: Oversee all technical designs and elements for the six HSLA (High School of the Liberal Arts) productions, with a specialized focus on professional-grade set design and construction
Strategic Oversight: Streamline production quality across the network. Ensure Elementary School (ES) productions are "autonomous and clean" while providing Middle School (MS) programs with design input and curated resources
Network Events: Serve as the technical director and lead designer for flagship events, including the Festival of the Performing Arts (March 17th-19th, 2025) and the Write it! Perform it! Theatre Festival (April 17th, 2025)
Budgetary Management: Execute technical theatre initiatives within set budgets, managing the procurement of goods and services for productions across the entire network
Classroom Instruction: Directly teach Stagecraft courses at the Bronx K-12 campus, modeling high-quality technical instruction
Curriculum Refinement: Consistently refine and update technical theatre lessons to be utilized across the network
Club Ownership: Own and manage the Technical Theatre Clubs at all High School locations, fostering a pipeline of scholar technicians
Professional Development: Design and lead technical theatre professional development sessions for teachers during specified content days
Storage & Distribution: Manage the SA Theatre storage unit; responsible for the organization, inventory, and delivery of goods to various campuses throughout the network
Program Support: Identify and "nurture" campuses or programs currently lacking technical support to ensure equity in production quality
Partnership Expansion: In collaboration with the Network Partnerships lead, establish relationships with local organizations to create internships and advanced opportunities for scholars
Qualification
Required
Significant experience in scenic design and technical direction, specifically for large-scale musical theatre or dramatic productions
Experience teaching technical theatre or stagecraft to K-12 scholars, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for beginners
Proven ability to manage the logistics of multiple concurrent productions across different geographic locations
You embody Excellence, Teamwork, Humor, Ownership, and Scholar-first decision-making
You can look at an empty stage and see the potential for a professional-grade environment that inspires scholars
You are as comfortable managing a spreadsheet and a storage unit as you are a lighting plot or a power tool
Valid Driver's License: Required for frequent travel between network sites and the delivery of production materials via the SA storage vehicle
Ability to lift heavy scenic elements, climb ladders, and engage in the manual labor associated with set construction and strike
Ability to work extended hours during peak festival and production windows (specifically March and April)
Benefits
Full benefits program
Opportunities for professional growth
Company
Success Academy Charter Schools
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
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Eva Moskowitz
CEO and Founder
Aparna Ramaswamy
Chief Leadership & Human Resources Officer
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