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Mark Day School
Spring Drama Production Musical Director
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A Media or Talent Director directs and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in preparation of stage, television, radio, or motion picture productions, or auditions and interviews performers to select most appropriate talent for parts in these productions.
$136,647 / year median in California
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Spring Production Musical Director Beginning December 2026 Mark Day School seeks a collaborative and self-motivated Musical Director for our Spring Musical Production. The successful applicant for this position will help advance the school's mission with positive energy, creativity, dedication to a diverse and equitable community, love for children, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to collaborate in partnership with the Drama Director and the wider school community. Opportunities and Responsibilities Report to and collaborate with the Director, Iliza Abbe, about duties and responsibilities Lead instruction and rehearsal for the cast of 4th-8th graders with all elements of music in the production Attend at least two rehearsals a week (rehearsals are on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:30 PM) Attend auditions and accompany students as they audition (early December) Attend tech week rehearsals from March 20nd through March 24th Lead orchestra at four performances from March 25th through March 27th Supervise rehearsal space to ensure it is safe according to school policies Ensure the rehearsal process is productive, focused, and positive Know and implement school expectations for student behavior Education and Experience Bachelor's degree preferred Experience working with and coaching elementary and middle school-aged children with musical theater and the ability to instill in them a true passion for performance Excellent pianist able to accompany and support actors Dedication to the show; reliability, commitment, and a genuine love for musical theater. Proven track record of working effectively to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion Strong organization, collaboration, and communication skills Compensation and Pay Range This position pays $55/hour. Hours are approximately 6-8 per week with more hours during tech week and performance week. More About Mark Day School Mark Day School is an independent, all-gender, K-8 school located in the Bay Area in San Rafael, CA, with an enrollment of 380 students. Innovative, inclusive, and full of heart, Mark Day School unites an enriched, challenging academic program with a kind and inclusive community. The school nurtures a love of learning, engagement in the community, and development of compassion and an ethical framework. Students learn and practice the intellectual, social, and emotional skills they will apply to the unique challenges and opportunities of their time; graduates stand out not only for their intellectual curiosity and pursuit of ideas but also for their joy of learning and a deep sense of responsibility to be active, engaged citizens. Mark Day School has established a consistent practice of thoughtful innovation in its curricular program, focusing on current-century skills and concepts including four cross-disciplinary literacies: cross-cultural literacy, media and information literacy, eco-literacy, and social and emotional literacy. Highlights include the award-winning Media Literacy program; well-established local and global partnerships with Adopt-a-Family, the Ritter Center, Cedars, LITA, eSibonisweni School and Kliptown Youth Program in South Africa, and Beijing Experimental Primary School #2 in China, among others; Boxlight and FrontRow technology in every classroom, with a one-to-one laptop program beginning in sixth grade; Mandarin and Spanish language beginning in kindergarten; an integrated Social and Emotional Learning program; a commitment to differentiation across the school; and more. Mark Day School is a vibrant and diverse community, and all community members continue to work towards the furthering of an inclusive and supportive school. Mark Day School is an equal-opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and multiculturalism. Mark Day School's salary and benefits are very competitive by both NAIS and regional standards. For more information about Mark Day School, please visit our website. Interested candidates should email a letter of interest and resume to Iliza Abbe, Drama Director, at iabbe@markdayschool.org