Drama Director

## Description

The PCS Drama Department Director provides Christ-centered leadership for the Peoria Christian School Drama Program. This position exists to develop and oversee a mission-aligned, educationally meaningful, artistically excellent, and sustainable drama program for students in grades 5–12.

The Drama Department Director is responsible for leading theatrical productions, mentoring students, selecting appropriate scripts and materials, coordinating rehearsals and performances, managing program resources, communicating with families, organizing volunteers, and ensuring that the drama program reflects the mission, vision, Statement of Faith, Expected Student Outcomes, Employee Handbook, and Bylaws of Peoria Christian School.

At PCS, drama is more than a stage. It is a place for formation, creativity, truth-telling, service, worship, and Christlike growth.

**Purpose of the Position**

The purpose of the Drama Department Director is to lead a drama program that

• glorifies God through the arts
• supports the mission and vision of PCS
• reflects a biblical worldview
• develops the whole student
• strengthens the Fine Arts Department
• provides meaningful theatrical opportunities for students in grades 5–12
• cultivates student growth in the PCS Expected Student Outcomes
• operates with wise stewardship of time, facilities, finances, volunteers, and student capacity
• produces excellent theatrical work in a healthy, sustainable, and Christ-centered way

**Spiritual Qualifications**

The Drama Department Director shall demonstrate

• acceptance without reservation of the PCS Statement of Faith
• a clear and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• regular involvement in a Bible-believing local church
• a life of biblical integrity in speech, conduct, character, and relationships
• a commitment to serving as a Christian role model for students
• a humble, teachable, and prayerful spirit
• a desire to disciple students through the arts
• agreement with PCS’s mission, vision, Bylaws, Employee Handbook, and Christian philosophy of education
• willingness to support and reinforce the biblical convictions and moral standards of PCS

**Professional Qualifications**

The Drama Department Director should possess

• experience in theatre, drama education, directing, performing arts, or a related field
• ability to direct or oversee plays, musicals, and other theatrical experiences
• strong organizational and project-management skills
• strong written and verbal communication skills
• ability to work well with students, parents, faculty, staff, administrators, and volunteers
• ability to manage schedules, rehearsals, budgets, production details, and multiple deadlines
• ability to select and evaluate scripts through a biblical worldview
• ability to mentor students in acting, stage presence, communication, production skills, and Christian character
• ability to recruit, organize, and lead volunteers
• ability to work within shared school facilities and collaborate with other departments
• willingness to grow professionally as an educator, artist, and Christian leader

Preferred qualifications may include

• degree or coursework in theatre, performing arts, education, communication, or a related field
• previous experience directing school productions
• experience with technical theatre, stagecraft, lighting, sound, costumes, or set design
• experience teaching or mentoring middle school and high school students
• ACSI certification or willingness to pursue certification if required by the school

**Personal Qualifications**

The Drama Department Director’s life should reflect

• Humility
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Emotional maturity
• Creativity
• Patience
• Biblical wisdom
• Love for students
• Respect for parents
• Support for school leadership
• Ability to receive counsel
• Commitment to teamwork
• Careful handling of confidential information
• A desire to build up the body of Christ

**Essential Job Responsibilities**

• Mission and Biblical Worldview Alignment
• Program Leadership and Planning
• Production Selection and Approval
• Directing and Production Oversight
• Student Discipleship and Formation
• Expected Student Outcomes Integration
• Student Expectations, Casting, and Conduct
• Communication with Parents and Families
• Collaboration with Administration, Fine Arts, and Staff
• Volunteer and Parent Leadership
• Budget, Resources, and Stewardship
• Facility Use and Safety
• Evaluation and Program Improvement