Buckhead Secondary School Technical Theatre Supervisor
Buckhead Secondary School Technical Theatre Supervisor
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Job Description
Atlanta International School (AIS) unites students educators and families from Atlanta and around the world with a shared mission: to develop courageous leaders who shape their world for the better.
Our community represents 90 nationalities and over 60 languages. Starting in August 2025 AISs Upper School will span two campuses: the Buckhead Campus for Grades 3K12 day students and the Sandy Springs Campus for Grades 912 day and boarding students.
This dynamic inclusive environment gives AIS its unique energya place where students educators and families thrive innovate and belong. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum school from 3K to Grade 12 we offer the PYP MYP DP and CP with additional flexibility through AISx. This unique program is tailored for preprofessional students in athletics entertainment entrepreneurship and more. AISx partners with Mouratoglou Tennis Academy and the Atlanta United Youth Team and holds Athlete Friendly Educational Center (AFEC) accreditation.
Our engaging and comprehensive academic programs develop internationally minded critical thinkers who excel at connecting complex knowledge to create innovative solutions. At AIS students experience a worldclass education within a diverse multicultural and multilingual community that prepares them for meaningful global impact.
JOB PURPOSE
AIS teachers inspire students from diverse backgrounds to become courageous leaders in a culturally responsive and restorative learning environment. We are a team of innovative educators dedicated to creating inquirybased lessons that foster critical thinking problemsolving and creativity. At AIS teachers ignite and sustain student curiosity by cocreating meaningful learning experiences that encourage students to apply their knowledge and skills for positive impact. As part of the Buckhead Campus team youll work with students in a 3K12 urban school setting incredible experiential learning opportunities in Atlanta.
Teachers at the Buckhead Campus benefit from strong support within a unified dualcampus structure working closely with a departmental leader (Group and/or Subject Leaders) a team of subject teachers at the Buckhead and Sandy Springs Campuses and IB Coordinators. This collaborative environment enables a rich exchange of resources expertise and shared goals across both campuses.
This is a fulltime 10month position at the Buckhead Campus.
Note that the role requires periodic work during school breaks and holidays (e.g. production builds and technical preparation). Mutually agreedupon leave inlieu will replace work days required during school breaks and holidays.
FLSA: Exempt
Reports to: Coordinator of CoCurricular Arts
Start Date: July 28 2025
Application Deadline: May 21 2025
AIS CORE VALUES BASED COMPETENCIES
- Commitment to Growth Seeks continuous selfimprovement.
- Collaborative Teamwork Builds strong supportive relationships.
- Adaptability Maintains flexibility and openness to change.
- Inclusivity Actively welcomes and engages diverse perspectives.
- Empathy Shows compassion and understanding toward others.
- Intercultural Communication Communicates effectively across cultures.
- Bias Awareness Recognizes and mitigates personal biases.
- Task Prioritization Manages time and tasks efficiently.
- Accountability Takes responsibility for actions and outcomes.
- Constructive Conflict Resolution Resolves conflicts in a restorative way.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Design and Deliver Safe Professional Technical Theatre Experiences
- Coordinate the technical and production elements for all theatre performances (curricular and cocurricular) including scenery lighting projections sound and rigging.
- Hang focus program and operate lighting projection video and sound systems for school performances and special events.
- Lead technical execution for three major cocurricular productions annually: a Fall Production a Winter Production a Spring Production and a Summer Camp.
- Attend rehearsals and supervise technical rehearsals and strikes as the technical lead.
2. Maintain Facilities and Manage Equipment
- Oversee and maintain performance and instructional spaces including the mainstage theatre scene shop studio/classroom costume room prop rooms and all storage areas.
- Organize and maintain all tools materials and equipment to ensure a clean and safe working environment.
- Coordinate equipment repairs and manage warranties; perform minor maintenance and upgrades as needed.
3. Budget Planning and Production Support
- Collaborate with theatre and arts faculty to prepare design plans and budget estimates for all performances.
- Participate in the development and administration of production budgets and oversee technical purchasing and rentals.
- Advise on hiring and supervision of temporary production staff and contractors as needed.
- Administer Contracts for Guest Artists including contracted directors designers and technical crew
4. Student Mentorship and Engagement
- Mentor and supervise students working on technical theatre crews and student designers in scenic lighting and sound design.
- Provide technical training and safety instruction to students on equipment tools and procedures.
- Serve as the faculty sponsor for the Tech Club running weekly meetings and staffing student technicians for school productions and events.
5. Additional School Involvement
- Actively participate in the life of the arts department and school community.
- Attend department meetings collaborate with other faculty members and contribute to interdisciplinary initiatives as needed.
- Provide support or instruction aligned with technical theatre education depending on schedule and needs.
REQUIREMENTS
Educational Background & Professional Experience
- Bachelors degree in technical theatre theatre production or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in technical theatre and/or K12 or higher education setting preferred.
- Strong knowledge of theatre production including set construction lighting sound design rigging and safety protocols.
Specialized Skills
- Proficiency with industrystandard equipment and software (ETC Lighting Systems QLab Vectorworks etc.).
- Excellent organizational communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and supervise students and technicians with a positive and inclusive approach.
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds climb ladders work at heights and perform handson technical labor in performance settings.
- Carpentry Skills
TO BE CONSIDERED
To be considered for the abovementioned position please submit the following items through our online career site a letter of interest resume and email and phone contact information for three professional references with at least one being supervisory in nature by the stipulated deadline. Incomplete applications will not be will contact those applicants whose skills and experience best match our needs. Due to the high volume of applications we regret that we are not able to take or return phone calls regarding employment.
AIS is an equal opportunity employer. We are a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan Atlanta area and the United States at large. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion or religious practices sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation citizenship status national origin age ability status military status unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local state or federal laws. AIS takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
