Instructional Responsibilities

Instruct Theatre and Technical Theatre courses aligned with Arkansas Fine Arts Curriculum Frameworks at Van Buren High School.
Provide Instruction to students at VBHS feeder schools as scheduled.
Teach Technical Theatre courses focusing on lighting, sound, scenic design, props, costumes, and stage management.
Provide instruction in lighting design and programming, including operation of the lighting board and stage lighting systems.
Teach sound design and audio operation, including microphones, sound boards, and playback systems.
Lead students in set construction and scenic painting, teaching proper theatre shop safety and tool use.
Teach stagecraft fundamentals, including rigging basics, backstage operations, and production workflow.
Supervise and train student technical crews for all theatre productions.
Serve as the technical director for school productions, overseeing sets, lights, sound, and backstage operations.
Assist in preparing students for Thespian Festival technical events and competitions.
Teach and support middle school theatre technical classes to build early technical theatre skills.

Qualifications

Previous experience in technical theatre, theatre production, events coordinator, etc
Teacher Licensure in Theatre and or Technical Theatre
Stage carpentry skills preferred
Proficient technology skills related to technical production equipment, set design, facility management, and communication platforms
Excellent communication skills

Physical Requirements*

Ability to work comfortably at heights
Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.
Ability to handle small power tools
Bend, stoop, reach, squat, climb, work overhead
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
In district and out of district travel

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Reports to: Principal/Assistant Principal

Contract: 200 days

Opening is for the 2026-2027 school year.