School Theatre Director - Buffalo High School

Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools

Buffalo, MN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Athletics, Budget Management, Budgeting, Coaching, Communication Skills, Fundraising, GNU Bison, Leadership, Logistics, Mentoring, Music, Organizational Skills, Performing Arts, Production Management, Project/Program Management, Secondary School, Team Player, Theater, Theater Production
LOCATION
Buffalo, MN
POSTED
4 days ago

id='p5181_'>School Theatre Director - Buffalo High School JobID: 5181

Position Type:

Athletics/Activities/Coaching

Date Posted:

7/21/2026

Location:

Buffalo High School - 0067

Date Available:

Fall 2026

Closing Date:

07/28/26 or Until Filled

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School Theatre Director - Buffalo High School

Position: School Theatre Director - Buffalo High School

Location: Buffalo High School

Schedule: 3-4 hours/day, 5 days/week, 3 months/year, varying hours with evenings and some weekends, contest schedule & meet nights

Benefits & Rate of Pay: Per Master Agreement

Beginning: Fall 2026

Deadline for Applications: 07/28/2026 or Until Filled

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Buffalo High School is seeking an energetic, passionate, and student-centered Theater Director to lead our outstanding Theater program.

We are seeking an individual committed to developing students both on and off the stage, and to cultivating an inclusive environment where every participant feels valued, challenged, and inspired. Successful candidates will bring creativity, collaboration, and a genuine passion for the performing arts, furthering Buffalo Theater's strong tradition of excellence.

  • Direct and oversee the Buffalo High School Theater program, including, but not limited to, Fall Musical, and Spring Play productions.
  • Foster a positive, student-centered culture that emphasizes teamwork, creativity, responsibility, and personal growth.
  • Communicate clearly and collaborate with students, staff, families, and community members to create exceptional educational theatrical experiences.
  • Recruit, mentor, and support student performers and technical theater participants.
  • Coordinate production elements including auditions, rehearsals, performance schedules, technical crews, and volunteers.
  • Work collaboratively with the Activities Office while managing program budgets, facilities, and production logistics.
  • Collaborate with booster organizations and guide fundraising efforts while being a good steward of funds raised and program budgets.
  • Advocate for and promote theater arts programming across the district and within the greater BHM Community while encouraging broad student participation

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience directing large and small high school theater productions.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to lead, inspire, and grow students of varying experience levels.
  • Fluency and knowledge of acting, stage movement, technical theater, and production management.
  • Commitment to collaboration, professionalism, and positive student relationships.
  • Drive to connect with and utilize the theater community and local resources to benefit student productions.

What We're Looking For:

At Buffalo High School, we believe activities change lives. We're looking for a leader who believes that Theater is about much more than putting on world-class productions. It's about helping students discover confidence, develop leadership, build meaningful relationships, and create memories and a community that last a lifetime.

We value individuals who:

  • Build positive relationships with students.
  • Create an inclusive and welcoming environment.
  • Develop student leaders.
  • Communicate effectively with families and staff.
  • Take pride in representing Buffalo High School and our B1 Bison culture.

If you are passionate about developing students through the performing arts and want to make a lasting impact in an outstanding school community, we'd love to hear from you.

  • Questions about this position should be directed to Nick Guida, Activities Director at BHS nguida@bhmschools.org or phone 763.682.8108

See why BHM Schools is the place to dream, believe and achieve. From early childhood, to kindergarten to graduation and to adulthood, the BHM School District provides a variety of opportunities for every age. Click HERE or visit our website at www.bhmschools.org to view a short video about our district.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants interested in this position must complete an application online by visiting our district website at www.bhmschools.org.> District> Employment> Current Openings & Online Application. If you previously applied with BHM Schools and wish to update your application materials, login to AppliTrack and select 'edit.' If you need technical support please visit applitrack.com/apphelp for answers to frequently asked application questions or 'submit a request' to AppliTrack for assistance with your application.

Thank you,

Human Resources

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Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools