Theater Tech Coordinator

The Park School is a Pre-K to Grade 8 independent school in Brookline, MA, dedicated to excellence in education. The cornerstone of Park's program is academic excellence, combining both high standards of scholarship and the encouragement of each child to develop to their greatest potential. Our school community fosters a nurturing environment in which children develop curiosity, express creativity, appreciate the value of hard work and discipline, and experience the joy of learning. Park's faculty encourages each student to strive for intellectual, physical, and moral growth and to become a contributing member of the community.

The Theater Tech Coordinator is a member of the School’s Drama department and reports to the Division Heads. This full-time 10-month position comes with the responsibility of working with faculty and staff to support the school’s mission and curricular goals. 

• Manage technical aspects of after-school productions: designing and building sets
• Support AV/Tech Manager with hanging and writing light/sound cues, and teaching students how to run performances.
• Catalog, organize, and maintain the theater's lighting instruments, sound equipment, boards, and tech booth.
• Occasionally support the AV/Tech Manager with the  lighting and sound as needed for Morning Meeting and additional gatherings, meetings, events, etc. in the theater
• Support the AV/Tech Manager with the  lighting and sound for major school events
• Collaborate with the Drama Department Chair to organize and maintain the theater shop
• Support drama electives as needed
• Establish and implement expectations in the Theater Shop for student safety, conduct, procedures and routines, consistent with School policies
• Collaborate with all Park School employees as appropriate
• Participate in and contribute to an adult learning community by engaging in meetings, discussions, committees, task forces, and professional development.
• Complete administrative tasks and coverage duties as assigned (student supervision, attendance, reporting, documenting curriculum, etc.)
• Utilize feedback and reflection to improve practice and performance
• Ensure that respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion, social-emotional learning, and academic excellence are emphasized as core values of the School
• Participate in school community activities
• Meet expectations as defined by the Park School Employee Essential Expectation

• Bachelor’s Degree required.  Master’s Degree or additional specialized training preferred.
• A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of theater tech experience preferred. 
• Experience working with school-aged children is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with students, colleagues, and other adults
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrated experience working in a culturally diverse community
• Motivation for and interest in professional development
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching and learning
• Previous experience and/or interest in athletic coaching or supporting student-led clubs, organizations, and events
• ​​High integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

• Maintain focus and adaptability  in an energetic and, at times, loud environment

• The ability to effectively interpret, navigate, mediate, and resolve conflicts with students and families in a timely manner. 
• The ability to hold meetings in person and via supported video conference tools (i.e. Zoom or Google Meet)

• Proficient or the ability to learn Google tools and other applications as adopted by the school, such as Veracross, SchoolPass, Atlas etc.

Physical Requirements: 

• The ability to sit and stand uninterrupted for 30-minute periods of time.
• The ability to regularly walk on and travel across variable surfaces (e.g. level flooring, stairs, turf, gravel, asphalt, etc.).
• The ability to lead, supervise, and accompany students to all areas of the school campus (including all indoor and outdoor areas), including during day-to-day responsibilities and in case of emergency. 
• The ability to regularly stand, sit, crouch, and kneel down in order to support students. 
• The ability to work outdoors, year-round, in variable weather conditions.
• The ability to lift and hold 15 lbs overhead. 
• The ability to occasionally transport (e.g., move or drag) 25 lbs. 
• The ability to maintain focus and composure in an energetic and, at times, loud environment.

• Please visit Park’s career page (or https://parkschool.applytojob.com/apply) to complete an application and upload your resume, cover letter, leadership/philosophy statement, and the names of three to five references, including two present or past supervisors.
• The compensation range for this role is based on a faculty scale of 65,420 to 139,580 annually. Actual salaries will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to degrees received, years of lead teaching experience, and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive compensation details, inclusive of any additional benefits, will be communicated upon finalization of the employment offer.
• Park is an equal-opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity, or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, natural or protective hairstyles or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs.
• We welcome candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching and learning. 
• Job applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. The Park School will not sponsor an employment visa or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time for this role