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Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio

Drama Club Director (Grades 5-6)

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 07/02/2026

Location: Independence, OH (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/8/2026

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A Music Director leads music ensembles in a variety of different settings. Conducts orchestras or choral groups, church choirs, or pit orchestras in a music theatre production. Chooses music for performances, or composes or arranges music for ensembles to perform; runs rehearsals and directs soloists or guest performers.

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Drama Club Director (Grades 5-6) Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio - 4.3 Independence, OH Job Details Full-time $1,375 a month 2 hours ago Qualifications Team leadership Working with students Leading team collaboration initiatives Working with youth Full Job Description Independence Local Schools Supplemental Position Drama Club Director (Grades 5-6) 2026-2027

School Year Position Summary:

The Drama Club Director will lead and direct the 5th- and 6th-grade Drama Club, fostering students' creativity, confidence, and collaboration through the production of a musical performance. This position involves running rehearsals and coordinating with the PTO and parent volunteers.

Responsibilities:

Conduct rehearsals twice a week after school (2 hours each) and supervise students, ensuring a safe and supportive environment. Direct students in acting, movement, voice, and stage presence while providing feedback and encouragement to foster skill development and teamwork. Collaborate with the assistant director/choreographer about blocking and movement. Team up with PTO, parents, and student volunteers on sets, costumes, props, and calendars. Lead and oversee tech week of approximately 16 hours of rehearsals (spread over 4 days) leading up to the 2 performances.

Skills & Experience Required:

Prior experience directing youth theater, teaching drama or voice, or leading performing arts activities. Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills. Knowledge of theater production elements (blocking, stage movement, basic technical theater), strong vocal ability, and proficiency in teaching children to sing. Experience engaging and managing middle schoolage students with creativity, flexibility, and patience in working with young performers. Must pass required background checks.

Potential Showtimes:

Option 1 - Start September 20, 2026 - Performance December 19-20, 2026 with after-school practices. Option 2 - Start November 6, 2026 - Performance February 13-14, 2027 with after-school practices.

Compensation:

Stipend Range:

.026 of the base for Director ($1375.00). Additional compensation for the Assistant/Choreographer is available. If interested, please contact TJ Ebert, HR/Business Operations Director, at .