<p>North Reading Middle School is seeking a candidates to serve as an Assistant Stage Director for the Musical (Hornet Productions). North Reading Public Schools is actively looking to build a diverse workforce to ensure all students feel welcome, safe, and valued for who they are and supported to reach their potential.</p> <p>This position is expected to be roughly 52 hours (0.5 FTE for Middle School Musical stipend positions) between now and February.</p> <p>This role is to provide our students with a creative outlet and a chance to enhance their theatrical skills while fostering a supportive and engaging environment for students to explore their artistic talents and prepare for future opportunities in the performing arts.</p> <p>Essential duties</p> <ul> <li>Oversee student groups during the design and build process, including but not limited to, the following: </li><li>Assist with research </li><li>Assist with set up of materials </li><li>Assist with clean up after a work session </li><li>Assist with overseeing the building and painting of sets and props </li><li>Monitor and address behavioral issues that might arise </li><li>Mentor groups of students on how best to move sets and props on an off the stage </li></ul> <p>Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Prior experience in performing arts, play direction, and/or play producing preferred </li><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills </li><li>Ability to multi-task and problem solve independently </li><li>Citizenship, residency, or work visa required </li></ul> <p>The North Reading Public Schools (NRPS) provides a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where students develop both their social-emotional and academic skills and abilities through an exploration of a wide range of content areas, the arts, athletics, and extra-curricular opportunities. With a dedication to excellence, service, and life-long learning our students will engage collaboratively, think critically, embrace diversity, and value equity in order to become productive global citizens.</p> <p>NRPS is actively looking to build a diverse workforce to ensure all students feel welcome, safe, and valued for who they are and supported to reach their potential. Candidates with different perspectives and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply to grow our school community and help students feel personally connected to their learning experiences and feel represented inside and outside of the classroom ensuring a sense of belonging.</p> <p>North Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin age, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, or sexual orientation, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the District's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact the Human Resources Administrator.</p>