Drama Assistant / Technical Theatre Assistant, Littleton High School

Position Overview

The Drama Assistant supports the instructional, technical, and extracurricular activities of the Littleton High School Theatre Department. This position requires technical theatre knowledge, instructional experience, student mentorship, and active participation in the theatre program.

The ideal candidate will have experience in technical theatre and a genuine interest in working with high school students. This individual will collaborate with the theatre teacher, support student learning, contribute to theatrical productions, and help maintain a welcoming, collaborative, and technically proficient theatre community.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Instructional Support

• Occasionally assist with instruction during Stagecraft class as needed to support our productions.
• Support students in developing technical theatre skills, including scenic construction, lighting, sound, props, costumes, scenic painting, and stage management.
• Help students develop problem-solving skills, collaboration, communication, and professional work habits.

2. Technical Theatre and Production

• Demonstrate practical knowledge of technical theatre and theatrical production processes.
• Assist with the planning, construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of theatrical productions.
• Collaborate with students to develop and execute scenic, lighting, sound, costume, and other technical designs.
• Assist with troubleshooting theatre equipment and maintaining production systems.
• Support technical rehearsals, performances, strike, and other production activities.
• Maintain organized, safe, and functional theatre facilities, including the scene shop, backstage areas, storage spaces, and technical equipment.

3. After-School Theatre and Student Activities

• Actively participate in the planning, preparation, and execution of after-school theatre productions.
• Collaborate with the theatre teacher in supervising rehearsals, technical work sessions, performances, and production activities.
• Provide consistent support to student performers, technical crews, and production leadership.
• Assist with production schedules, technical preparation, and backstage operations.
• Attend required rehearsals, performances, production meetings, and other theatre events as determined by the position's schedule and responsibilities.

4. Student Mentorship and Community Building

• Develop positive, professional relationships with students and serve as a supportive adult within our theatre community.
• Mentor student crew heads, production managers, stage managers, and other student leaders.
• Foster an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative environment that encourages creativity, accountability, and participation.
• Help students navigate challenges, resolve conflicts, and work effectively as members of a production team.
• Contribute to the continued development of the theatre program through active involvement in its extracurricular activities.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, families, and other members of the school community as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in technical theatre, theatrical production, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of theatrical production processes and technical equipment.
• Ability to demonstrate and teach practical technical theatre skills.
• Experience collaborating with or mentoring students.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, production-based environment.
• Commitment to student safety, inclusion, and professional conduct.
• Ability to support extracurricular activities, including after-school rehearsals and production commitments, within the established position schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in educational theatre.
• Experience with scenic construction, lighting, sound, stage management, theatrical design, or other technical theatre disciplines.
• Experience supervising student crews and supporting student-led productions.
• Familiarity with theatrical lighting and sound systems, scenic shop equipment, and production technology.

Professional Expectations

The Drama Assistant is expected to be an active and engaged member of the Littleton High School Theatre Department. This position requires someone who takes initiative, communicates effectively, follows through on responsibilities, and contributes meaningfully to the success of the program.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the theatre teacher, share technical knowledge, support student leadership, and participate in the work necessary to maintain a successful theatre program.

The schedule will be established collaboratively and is expected to include approximately 2�3 days per week during the 9 week mainstage rehearsal periods and daily participation during mainstage production weeks. Additional scheduling will be coordinated for the student-directed production, ThesCon, and other theatre events.

$39.50 (cash/check) background check and fingerprint fee due upon hire.