Musical Theatre Pit Director

Musical Theatre Pit Director JobID: 46110 Position Type: Appendix F - Extra Duty/Non-Coaching Date Posted: 7/15/2026 Location: Elgin High School Date Available: 08/27/2026 Closing Date: 06/01/2027 Additional Information: Show/Hide Position / Title: Musical Theatre: Pit Director Bargaining Unit: NACDepartment/Location: HS Activities Calendar Days: N/AReports To: Musical Theatre: Director/Building Athletics/Activities Director JD Revision Date: 12/11/2023Supervises: N/A Function / Position Summary To build and maintain a high-quality musical theatre program, focusing on best-practice, student-focused instruction to provide opportunities for students. Job Duties / Responsibilities Implement researched-based instructional strategies that engage all students, differentiating to accommodate a range of ability levels, and acknowledging a variety of cultural backgrounds in order to support student learning and growth. Communicate effectively with parents, students, administrators, teacher colleagues, and community leaders. Maintain high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivate students to work to their highest potential. Maintain equipment associated with the activity. Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance. Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students. Cultivate a positive, harassment free, instructional culture which motivates students through the use of effective communication and constructive feedback. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and appropriate student handbook. Procure musicians in collaboration with the instrumental music faculty, hiring musicians as needed. Train/instruct pit musicians in the music for the show. Train/instruct cast members in conjunction with the pit musicians. Collaborate with Assistant Director/Vocal Director and Director of Show. Conduct all show performances. Prepare/edit/rewrite parts as needed. 60 hours of rehearsal. Education Bachelor's Degree in Music Education � Instrumental Emphasis preferred Appropriate Professional Educator's License (PEL) in Music Education preferred -OR- High School Diploma required Related coursework and/or previous related experience required Experience / Knowledge Previous conducting experience required. Previous musical theatre experience preferred. Knowledge of show production preferred. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback, and to conduct conferences as needed with parents, students, administrators, or other teachers. Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints. Display courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others. Maintain appropriate confidentiality. Establish and maintain effective working relationships; demonstrate a commitment to teamwork. Ability and willingness to learn and refresh job skills through professional development in order to meet the changing needs of this position. Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent unscheduled interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism. Spanish language skills preferred. Physical Demands Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, or carry heavy materials or equipment, including set pieces and other related equipment. Must work in noisy and crowded environments. Public contact requiring appropriate business-like apparel. Terms of Employment This is an Appendix F stipend position in accordance to the school year calendar. For Non-ETA Coaches: this posi…