What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Theater & Digital Media Teacher position at Hampton Roads Academy?
Hampton Roads Academy seeks a full-time Performing & Fine Arts faculty member with expertise in technical theater and digital media. This role is ideal for an educator-practitioner who values hands-on learning, collaboration, and mentorship in an independent school setting. The successful candidate will teach technical theater and digital media courses while supporting the technical production needs of theatrical performances and school-wide events.
Teaching Responsibilities
- Teach Technical Theater, emphasizing scenic design, construction, lighting, sound, and stagecraft
- Integrate set design and construction into the technical theater curriculum
- Teach fine arts courses in digital media, visual design, and creative technology
- Instruct students in industry-standard tools and workflows, fostering creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration
- Support differentiated learning and a student-centered classroom environment
Production & Technical Responsibilities
- Design, program, and operate lighting and sound systems for theatrical productions
- Oversee the technical needs of the school’s auditorium, including:
- Assemblies
- Graduations
- Performances/showcases
- Special events/guest speakers
- Collaborate with performing arts faculty, school leadership, and event coordinators to ensure smooth execution of events
- Maintain and organize technical equipment, tools, and workspaces
- Ensure safe practices and proper training for students using equipment
Preferred Qualifications
- BFA or MFA in Design (Theater, Scenic, Lighting, Sound, or a related field)
- Demonstrated experience in scenic design and construction
- Proficiency in programming and operating theatrical lighting and sound systems
- Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and related programs)
- Strong collaborative and communication skills
- Teaching experience in an independent school or educational theater setting
- Experience working with middle and/or upper school students
- Familiarity with flexible, interdisciplinary curriculum design
Personal Qualities
- Commitment to the mission and values of an independent school education
- Enthusiasm for mentoring students through creative and technical processes
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet production deadlines
- Willingness to contribute to the broader life of the school
- Ability to be a team player and a positive and supportive colleague