TOROS - Summer School Director/Teacher Director

The Near North District School Board

Summer Arts Programming (TOROS)

Invites applications for the following position:

1.0 Summer School Director/Teacher -Director

(Contract completion based on student enrollment)

Location: North Bay, West Ferris Secondary School

Position Description:

- The Director is responsible for…

• the total concept of the production and is the lead visionary for the artistic presentation of the show.
• Delivering a polished production by opening night in a manner that is financially responsible under the supervision of the Summer School Principal.
• Selecting a show in consultation with the Principal of Summer School and Producer.
• Interpreting the script, conducting relevant research, casting, scheduling rehearsals, creating a prop list, and maintaining regular communication with the Producer, among other duties as they arise.
• Working with the other key members of the team (which may include the choreographer, music and set designer etc.) to communicate their overall vision, support decision making that aligns with their overall concept for the show and solve problems collaboratively as they might arise.

- The Teacher-Director - in addition to the above items is responsible for…

• The instruction, assessment and reporting requirements for the TOROS summer school program.
• Collaborating with the other staff (e.g., producer, director) to create a timeline and set deadlines for various aspects of the production to ensure on-time delivery of the production.
• The Teacher will assume one of the following production responsibilities: Director, Producer, Choreographer, Stage Manager, Technical Director or Vocal Director .
• Teacher applicants are asked to indicate which production role they wish to be considered for.

***Often applicants will need to bring their top 2-3 choices on which show they would like to direct this summer along with some reasoning and/or ideas around those choices. For this year, the production TOROS will be presenting is Les Misérables (Student Edition).

Qualifications:

• · OCT Intermediate/Senior Teaching Qualifications (an asset)
• · Experience in the direction of a musical theatre production (an asset)

Preference will be given to candidates who have/will have:

• · Experience in the direction of a musical theatre production
• · Experience in previous TOROS productions and/or related musical theatre
• · Experience working collaboratively with a producer, cast and staff
• · Proven ability to work within a budget
• · Excellent communication skills
• · Superior organizational ability
• · Demonstrated leadership ability
• · Excellent ability to work as a member of an energetic and positive team
• · Ability to multi-task and take on other duties as assigned

Wage: To be determined at time of interview/offer dependent on if position being offered (Director $35.20/hr or Teacher-Director $51.36)/hr.

Hours: The contract will span the length of the production with most work occurring during the month of July and the first week of August. This includes some necessary preparatory hours occurring before the official commencement of Summer School to ensure adequate planning time. Approximately 160hrs scheduled.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of application, resume and 2 Supervisory References; please upload to your Apply to Education Account by Thursday November 19th by 2:00pm

• Clear Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check (within 6 months) is required
• All applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada
• The Near North District School Board is committed to supporting an inclusive and accessible environment. Accessibility standards address issues that pose major barriers for people with disabilities (i.e. physical barrier, information or communication barrier, etc.). Please ask us how we may help you by contacting :
• Human Resources Department, Near North District School Board
• 963 Airport Road, PO Box 3110 North Bay, ON P1B 8H1
• Phone (705) 472-7015 ext. 5068 - Fax (705) 472-5412