High School Theatre Projection Artist (2387)

The Natick Public Schools Seek a Choreographer for
High School Theatre Production
Estimated Dates: March 22, 2024 - June 2024
We invite you to explore a career with Natick Public Schools.
The Natick Public Schools educate approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22. We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose outstanding staff provides high-quality services for our diverse students and their families from Natick and Boston. Natick Public Schools is a community dedicated to all students achieving high standards in a safe, trusting, respectful environment where learning is exciting, dynamic, and engaging, and where connectedness and belonging are valued and actively cultivated. We are home to families that speak almost 60 different languages and our student population is approximately 29% Students of Color and 71% White students. With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world.
We enthusiastically welcome educators to our district who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child in a strengths-based approach. Please partner with us in our mission to support the diversity of our school community, promote and deliver equitable practices for all of our staff, students, and families, and create meaningful connections that enable everyone to feel included and thrive.
Job Title
HS Theatre Projetion Artist
Location
Natick High School
Reports To
Principal, Director of Fine and Performing Arts
Work days/FTE
seasonal
Salary/Benefits
$38.91 an hour
Benefits Eligible?
No
Profile of a Natick Educator
JOB GOAL:
The High SchoolProjection Artist is primarily responsible for creating original still and animated pieces to be use in the selected show at the High School. They will meet with the High School director and adult production team to deverlop these work. The High SchoolProjection Artist will create work to be utilized in a selected High School productions. They will revise work as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: B.A. Degree in Visual, Animation , Design or equivalent program
Professional Certification: not applicable
Specialized Knowledge:

• Background in various drawing and animation software as well as a strong traditional drawing, painting and design skills
• Understanding of storyboarding

Preferred Experience:

• Choreography of student performers
• Background in theatrical performance and or production
• Ability to work with Click Tracks

Skills:

• Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed
• Candidates should have excellent dance skills
• Candidates should have a passion for working with students, families, and colleagues
• Candidates must be flexible and collaborative
• Candidates must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth
• Candidates must be organized and able to meet ongoing, time-sensitive deadlines for work production
• Exhibit a love of working with students in this age group
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Adherence to the highest level of professionalism by demonstrating honesty, integrity, and maturity
• Ability to work nights and weekends

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state certification requirements.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

• Google Classroom
• Phone, intercom, personal computer and software applications as outlined above, scanner, copy machine, calculator, camera, printers and fax machine.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (not limited to)
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Works with district and school leadership to combat systemic barriers that limit student, family, and staff members' equitable access to opportunity

• Identifies and addresses bias and its impact on rigor and opportunity for students and staff
• Updates policies and equitable access procedures

Teaching

• Instruct student performers on performing choreography in the show
• Attend rehearsals Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 2:05-4:00 pm during the rehearsal period
• Attendance at all tech week rehearsals and performances
• Teach dance audition piece and then helps to audition students for musical

Any other relative duties as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• remain in a stationary position for periods of time;
• operate a computer and other school/office productivity machinery (i.e., iPad, copy machine, computer printer, assistive technology, etc.);
• read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids;
• communicate with others so that information received and given is understood and accurately communicated;
• communicate and collaborate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members in person, via video conference, on the telephone, and/or in writing;
• observe details at close range
• in the school setting, ensure the safety of students;
• the noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a safe learning environment for all student performers during rehearsals

SELECTION GUIDELINES

• Formal application
• Rating of education and experience
• Oral interviews
• Reference check
• Strong record of work performance in current and previous roles required
• Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.), and fingerprints.

The Natick Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, physical and intellectual differences, immigration status, homeless status, or any other class protected by law.
Date Updated: 11/1/2023