APAP Career Center

Reporting to the Head of Middle & Upper School, the Part-Time Assistant Technical Theater Director is an hourly position with a start date of August 14, 2025

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: 

• Assisting the Director of Performing Arts in implementing and supervising the execution of scenic elements for productions–creation, transportation, installation, and removal
• Supporting the planning, evaluation, scheduling, implementation, engineering, and supervision of all scenic elements involved in organization programming
• Collaborating with the Director of Performing Arts to coordinate set, lighting, sound, props, and costumes as needed based on designs
• Supporting the Director of Performing Arts in creating detailed materials and labor cost-outs and build schedules for each production
• Working closely with the Director of Performing Arts and other members of the creative team to establish build priorities
• Attending all design meetings, production meetings, and technical rehearsals
• Collaborating with the Director of Performing Arts to ensure that all projects are completed on time and within budget
• Actively supporting budget planning for current and future seasons
• Working with the Director of Performing Arts, arts staff, part-time carpenters, technicians, apprentices, interns, and volunteers
• Ensuring safe, organized, and efficient working areas in all Barrie Theatrical facilities (Mainstage Theater, Shop, and Costumes/Props Closet)
• Actively supporting long-range planning to serve the equipment and facility needs of the theater
• Other duties related to theater productions as assigned (including but not limited to running lighting, sound, and video for ceremonies, staff events, and dances) 

We seek candidates who possess 

• A Bachelor’s degree.
• Education and experience in technical theater operations, including experience in scenic design/construction, overhead rigging, and scene shop maintenance
• Experience in stage lighting operation, drafting, design, implementation, and programming with ETC eos and the Element lighting console 
• Experience in sound design/reinforcement, live-mixing, and basic wireless microphone and intercom systems
• Familiarity with the operations and responsibilities of other theatrical departments, including props, costumes, and stage management.
• Strong verbal/written communication
• Experience supervising students 
• The ability to create and interpret floor plans and lighting plots, as well as develop and construct production plans from blueprints or sketches
• Sufficient expertise to instruct others in the operation and minor repair of lighting and sound equipment, the use of hand and power tools, and the techniques and materials of scenic construction 
• The ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 100 pounds
• The ability to work at heights of up to 25 feet, including from ladders, catwalks, scaffolding, and personnel lifts
• Demonstration of cross-cultural competence, empathy, and anti-racist pedagogies and practices
• Flexibility, a creative and collaborative spirit, a sense of humor, and a commitment to building rapport with colleagues.

In addition, those who thrive at Barrie commit to 

• Living out the mission and values of the institution
• Demonstrating a passion for working with Middle & Upper School students
• Taking accountability for all areas of responsibility 
• Being a positive team player in a highly collaborative environment
• Taking an active role in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging efforts 
• Being enthusiastic, joyful, and curious about teaching and learning
• Being an effective communicator 
• Remaining open to feedback and continual growth.

About Barrie School

Established in 1932 as the first racially integrated educational institution in the region, Barrie School is a progressive independent school that inspires excellence, intrinsic motivation, and responsibility through innovation in learning. The school serves to empower our students to expand their intellectual abilities, develop their creative talents, and discover their passions to make a positive impact in a rapidly changing world. Serving a diverse and inclusive student body, our intentional educational throughline—from Montessori (3 months to Grade 5) to Project-Based Learning (Grades 6 to 12)—cultivates learning that lasts. Our challenging educational experiences unlock intrinsic motivation and innovation in students, faculty, and staff. Above all, our community fosters a deep sense of belonging by honoring student voice and responsibility. Located close to D.C., Barrie School provides an extraordinary learning environment integrating local, national, and global educational opportunities. Our verdant, 45-acre campus of open fields, streams, ponds, and forests provides space for learning and play. Barrie encourages students to develop their own interests and unique talents t...hrough hands-on, experiential learning that promotes 21st-century outcomes, including: Analytical and creative thinking and problem-solving Complex written and oral communication Leadership and teamwork Digital and quantitative literacy Global perspectives Adaptability, initiative, and risk-taking Integrity and ethical decision-making Barrie is also home to the Barrie Institute for Advanced Montessori Studies—one of the largest school-based teacher education programs in the country—and Barrie Camp, a Washington, D.C.-area tradition since the 1950s.

Show more

Show less

Connections working at Barrie School