Musical/Play Director - St. Benedict, Seattle

Archdiocese Of Seattle Catholic Schools

Posted on : 23-07-2025

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Seattle - USA

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$ 8500 - 12000

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Posted on : 23-07-2025

Job Description

Position Type:
- Elementary Teacher/K-8 Resource/Specialist

Date Posted:
7/21/2025

Location:
St. Benedict Seattle

Our School- St. Benedict Catholic School is a Preschool Grade 8 Catholic school located in North Seattle just south of Greenlake. It is our goal to educate the whole child providing high quality academic instruction in the context of a loving and vibrant Catholic community. As our mission states:

St Benedict Catholic School nurtures the individual fosters intellectual curiosity encourages spiritual and personal growth supports loving relationships and promotes caring service to the community.

The school is unique to North Seattle because of its enrollment (currently 200students) low class sizes (18 student average) and diverse population. The school currently employs 13 classroom teachers 8 specialist teachers and 4 instructional aides.

The Position:St. Benedict Catholic School in Seattle is seeking a creative organized and student-centered Director for our annual Spring Musical. This individual will be responsible for all aspects of the production process from auditions through rehearsals to the final performance and set strike. The ideal candidate has experience working with school-aged students (grades 58) and is passionate about fostering a love of musical theater in young performers. The new director will be supported by a teacher/assistant director who is currently employed by the school.

Key Responsibilities:

Select an age-appropriate musical in collaboration with school leadership (if not already selected)
Establish and execute the creative vision for the production
Plan coordinate and lead auditions
Direct rehearsals typically held on weekday evenings
Provide instruction in acting singing and basic movement/stage presence
Work collaboratively with school staff and parent volunteers on costumes sets props lighting and sound
Communicate clearly and regularly with students families and administration about rehearsal schedules expectations and performance details
Create an inclusive and supportive environment where all students feel welcome to participate and grow
Oversee the strike of the set and cleanup after the final performance

Qualifications:

Experience directing or teaching theater to students in grades 58
Strong leadership organizational and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with students families faculty and volunteers
Availability for evening rehearsals and all scheduled performances (typically MarchMay)
Background in theater performance directing or musical education preferred
Experience working in a Catholic or faith-based school community is a plus but not required

Time Commitment:

Pre-production planning: JanuaryFebruary
Rehearsals and production: MarchMay (23 weekday evenings per week)
Final performances: typically late April or early May
Set strike: Immediately following the final performance

Compensation:
A competitive stipend will bedetermined based on internal equity internal salary ranges market data applicants skills and prior relevant experience degrees and certifications.
A typical range for this position is between $8500 - $12000.
This position is not benefits eligible.

To Apply:
Please fill out an application AND submit a resume and short statement of interest to Brian Anderson () . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Preference will be given to candidates who are practicing Catholics and have prior experience workingin an elementary schoolsetting.

Benefits:No Benefits are offered for this part-time seasonal position.

Interested candidates should complete an application with the Archdiocesan Office for Catholic Schools and send a resume and cover letter to:

Brian Anderson Principal
St. Benedict Catholic School
4811 Wallingford Ave. N
Seattle WA 98103

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