Position: High School Formalwear Fittings & Alterations Coordinator
Reports To: Director of Fine & Performing Arts
Position Type: Stipend
Position Summary Coordinates formalwear fittings, alterations, and wardrobe organization for productions. This stipend position supports Waltham Public Schools' drama program by providing students with high-quality theatrical experiences that promote artistic excellence, collaboration, creativity, inclusion, and student engagement. Essential Responsibilities · Plan and lead rehearsals for plays, musicals, revues, or dance theatre productions. · Collaborate with directors, music staff, choreographers, costumers, and production personnel. · Coordinate auditions, casting, rehearsal schedules, and performance preparation as appropriate. · Support students' artistic growth in acting, singing, movement, and stage performance. · Maintain a safe, respectful, inclusive, and student-centered rehearsal environment. · Coordinate production logistics with school and district staff. · Support costume, staging, or choreography responsibilities as applicable to the position. · Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Fine & Performing Arts. · Coordinate costume fittings, sewing, alterations, repairs, wardrobe organization, and backstage costume support. Qualifications · Massachusetts educator license in Theatre, Music, Dance, or related field preferred, or demonstrated expertise appropriate to the assignment. · Experience directing, choreographing, music directing, costuming, or supporting theatrical productions appropriate to the position. · Strong organizational, communication, and collaborative skills. · Availability for evening and weekend rehearsals and performances as required. Terms of Employment This is a stipend position. Schedule and expectations are determined by the rehearsal and performance calendar and the Director of Fine & Performing Arts. Compensation Per the WEA Contract. Equal Opportunity Employer Waltham Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.
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Waltham Public Schools has partnered with the Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education (MPDE) in our effort to welcome diverse candidates to our school system. We value and prioritize the hiring of educators who bring a wealth of perspectives and experiences to our schools, and who reflect the diversity of the students we serve.
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