Galena Park ISD Campus: Galena Park High School Job Title: Head Theatre Director
Job Description:
Salary: $66,575 minimum based on a 10-month hiring range, plus $5,000 stipend.
Galena Park HS is located just outside IH 610 east of the City of Houston. GPHS is a large 5A high school.This position is an opportunity for a passionate educator and artist to shape a comprehensive high school theatre experience that values performance, technical theatre, leadership development, storytelling, and competitive excellence while creating meaningful opportunities for every student.
The Head Theatre Director will lead instruction and productions while continuing to build a program culture centered on creativity and excellence.
Instruction & Student Learning:
Teach Theatre Arts courses aligned to Texas TEKS and district expectations
Develop engaging instruction in acting, directing, design, theatre history, and performance
Foster student leadership and ensemble culture
Production Leadership:
Direct and produce multiple theatrical experiences annually
Supervise auditions, rehearsals, technical preparation, and performances
Collaborate with campus and district fine arts teams to create high-quality artistic experiences
Maintain safe and effective theatre spaces and production procedures
Competitive Programming
Lead participation in:
UIL One-Act Play
Texas Thespian activities and festival opportunities
Student leadership experiences
Program Development:
Recruit and retain students across the theatre
Manage budgets, inventory, calendars, and program operations
Qualifications
Required
Valid Texas teaching certification with appropriate Theatre endorsement
Bachelor’s degree in Theatre, Theatre Education
Demonstrated experience directing theatrical productions
Strong classroom management and organizational skills
Ability to work evenings and occasional weekends for productions and events
Preferred
High school theatre directing experience
Experience with UIL One Act Play and/or Texas Thespian programming
Technical theatre knowledge, including scenic, lighting, sound, costumes, stage management
Experience in building student leadership structures and recruiting
Please send a resume and a letter of interest to Shane Goforth, Director of Fine Arts.
Galena Park High School seeks an innovative, student-centered, and visionary Head Theatre Director to lead and expand the Galena Park High School theatre program.
Contact Name for Job Inquiries: Shane Goforth, Director of Fine Arts
Contact Email: sgoforth@galenaparkisd.com
Contact Phone: 832-386-1268
