Carney, Sandoe & Associates (CS&A) is an educational recruitment firm that connects teachers with private and independent K–12 schools across the U.S. and abroad. Our free service matches candidates with roles that align with their skills, experience, and goals. We work closely with each educator to help them find a school where they can thrive.
We are currently seeking a Technical Theater Educator starting in Fall 2026 at an independent school in Brooklandville, MD.
Responsibilities of Technical Theater Educator:
- Oversee scenic design, construction, rigging, shop safety, and student crews for theatre, dance, music, and school performances.
- Teach several upper school technical theater courses, including scenic, lighting, and sound design each semester.
- Collaborate with Technical Director on production schedules and implementation.
- Supervise and mentor students in technical theater disciplines, including set construction, lighting design, sound, and stage management.
- Expand student skillset in scenic construction, woodworking, props construction, scenic painting, stagecraft, shop safety and basic theatrical design.
- Mentor and oversee students in technical theater activities, emphasizing safety procedures and proper equipment use.
Requirements of Technical Theater Educator:
- Bachelor's degree in Theater, Technical Theater, Theater Design, Education, or related field required. Master's degree preferred.
- Previous experience with set design, sound, lighting, and/or stage management required.
- Experience with woodworking, scenery fabrication, and stagecraft.
- Previous K-12 theater teaching experience strongly preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of technical theater, theater equipment, and best practices.
- Ability to build sets for theater productions.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Additional Desired Qualities:
- Interest to contribute to school community outside of the classroom as an athletic coach, student advisor, or student club leader.
Compensation & Benefits (vary by school):
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Access to classroom resources
Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
