Performing Arts Director

Performing Arts Director Crossroads Academy Crossroads Academy - Lyme, New Hampshire Job Details

Job ID:

5714596

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Oct 31, 2026 Job Description Middle School Performing Arts Director 2026 - 2027 5% FTE

Compensation:

Stipend

Position Summary:

The Middle School Performing Arts Director is responsible for leading all aspects of the annual middle school production. This includes visioning, casting, rehearsing, and staging a performing arts show that aligns with the Core Knowledge and Core Virtues Curricula. The annual production is a required activity for all Middle School students. The Director works with other teachers and parents to create the set. Parent volunteers also assist with supervision and some costuming/makeup. This part-time role requires an organized and collaborative individual with experience in theater and working with adolescents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Commitment to Crossroads Academy's mission, values, and community culture.
• Artistic direction: select or collaborate on the selection of an age-appropriate script; create and communicate the artistic vision of the production.
• Rehearsal leadership: plan and lead rehearsals, manage student schedules, and ensure efficient use of rehearsal time.

Casting:

conduct auditions and cast the show in a manner that considers both student development and production's needs.

• Production oversight: coordinate with technical staff (lighting, sound, set, costumes) and parent volunteers to ensure all production elements are aligned and progressing on schedule.
• Student mentorship: provide guidance, encouragement, and constructive feedback to middle school students throughout the rehearsal and performance process.

Collaboration:

work closely with faculty, school administration, and facilities teams to coordinate rehearsal spaces, performance dates, and logistics.

Communication:

maintain clear and timely communication with students, families, and faculty regarding schedules, expectations, and performance details.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Be creative and energetic
• Maintain healthy and appropriate boundaries with all students and school community members
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality
• Ability to frequently sit, stand, stoop, bend, and move throughout the room and campus
• Pass a state and federal background check

Hours and Attendance:

Seasonal - mid-October through late-March. 2 hours per week with increased hours during the production week

Position Type:

Part-time