Technical Director/Set Designer/Stagecraft Teacher

de Toledo High School is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, the presence of mental, physical, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law. We admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at de Toledo High School. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. Technical Director/Set Designer/Stagecraft Teacher de Toledo High School, a vibrant and innovative independent high school, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Technical Director/Set Designer/Stagecraft Teacher for a position beginning in August 2026. The position reports to the Department Chair and Principal. The candidate must demonstrate excellent technical and design skills and a passion for directing the technical elements of school events and teaching stagecraft. A strong candidate will have a passion for helping bring program directors' visions to life in shows and other events. The candidate will also have a love for inspiring students to step outside their comfort zones to assist with the technical elements of those events.

Responsibilities:

Serve as Technical Director and Set Designer of all school arts and dance events, assemblies, and special events. Teach one class of Stagecraft PE.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Enthusiasm for the mission and vision of de Toledo High School and a strong commitment to embrace and promote its culture. Experience as Technical Director/Set Designer/Stagecraft Teacher. Candidates should have knowledge of the skills needed to design and construct sets, operate and oversee lighting and sound setups/production, create and maintain production schedules, complete tasks on deadline, and consult and collaborate with program directors. Must have experience creating and maintaining budgets pertaining to event productions as well as overseeing professionals contracted (either by the program directors or by the Technical Director) to do support work for events. For the Stagecraft PE portion of the position, candidates must be able to teach foundational skills for the previously mentioned elements and oversee students during technical run-throughs and productions. In addition, candidates must be able to instruct students in developing ideas and solving problems. B.A. or higher equivalent degree in Technical Theatre, Theatrical Production, or related field. Must be flexible, highly professional, eager to evolve as an event professional and educator, and enjoy working in a highly collaborative environment. Demonstrate ability to teach with a variety of modalities to reach different learning styles. Ability to communicate with high school students. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with people at all levels and in all settings. Self-motivating, self-confident. Willing communicator and collaborator; enthusiastic team player. Unquestionable personal integrity, excellent judgment, sound instincts, diplomacy, and patience.

Salary Range:

$85,000-$100,000 DOE with Outstanding Benefits Must be authorized to work in the United States . Qualified candidates regardless of faith are encouraged to email a cover letter and resume to careers@dths.org .