Drama - Artistic Director

Job Details: Position Type: Contractor, Job Category: Consultant, The PCS Theater Department Artistic Director provides Christ-centered leadership for the Peoria Christian School Theater Program. This position exists to educate and train students with a mission-aligned, educationally meaningful, and artistically excellent drama program for grades 5-12.
The Artistic Director is responsible for educating and training students about theater history, purpose, and techniques. The Artistic Director will assist in directing plays and musicals, mentoring students, selecting appropriate scripts and materials, coordinating rehearsals and performances, and ensuring that the drama program reflects the mission, vision, Statement of Faith, Expected Student Outcomes, Employee Handbook, and Bylaws of Peoria Christian School.
At PCS, drama is more than a stage. It is a place for formation, creativity, truth-telling, service, worship, and Christlike growth.

Purpose of the Position
The purpose of the Artistic Director is to direct shows that:

glorify God through the arts
support the mission and vision of PCS
reflect a biblical worldview
develop the whole student
strengthen the Fine Arts Department
provide meaningful theatrical opportunities for students in grades 5-12
cultivate student growth in the PCS Expected Student Outcomes
operate with wise stewardship of time, facilities, finances, volunteers, and student capacity
produce excellent theatrical work in a healthy, sustainable, and Christ-centered way

Qualifications: The Artistic Director should possess:

experience in theatre, drama education, directing, performing arts, or a related field
ability to direct or oversee plays, musicals, and other theatrical experiences
strong written and verbal communication skills
ability to work well with students, parents, faculty, staff, administrators, and volunteers
ability to assist in selecting and evaluating scripts through a biblical worldview
ability to mentor students in acting, stage presence, communication, and Christian character
ability to work within shared school facilities and collaborate with other departments
willingness to grow professionally as an educator, artist, and Christian leader

Preferred qualifications include:

degree or coursework in theatre, performing arts, education, communication, or a related field
previous experience directing school productions
experience teaching or mentoring middle school and high school students

Personal Qualifications
The Artistic Director's life should reflect:

Humility
Dependability
Flexibility
Emotional maturity
Creativity
Patience
Biblical wisdom
Love for students
Respect for parents
Support for school leadership
Ability to receive counsel
Commitment to teamwork
Careful handling of confidential information
A desire to build up the body of Christ

Essential Job Responsibilities

Directing Grades 5-12
Teaching Theater Technique, History, and Purpose
Student Discipleship and Formation
Student Expectations, Casting, and Conduct
Safety of students