Job Description:  9th/10th Grade Campus / Assistant HS Theatre Director for C.E. King High School starting for the 2026-2027 school year *This position will be primarily housed at the brand new C.E. King High School 9th/10th Grade Campus across the street from the main C.E. King High School campus, but the position will include serving on the 3-teacher High School Theatre Director Team for the purposes of supporting Productions, UIL One Act Play, Texas Thespians, and other team priorities. C.E. King High School is a 6A high school in Sheldon ISD of northeast Houston fed by 2 Middle Schools that both have full-time Theatre Directors and participate in UIL Theatre. The C.E. King HS Theatre program, which puts on multiple main stage theatre productions annually, has experienced a lot growth in both quality and size in the last few years, having earned Tommy Tune Awards and Nominations, advanced in the UIL One Act Play process, chartered a Texas Thespian troupe, started an Improv Theatre program, increased its specialized advanced Technical Theatre offerings, hosted/participated in the Texas Thespians Short Play Contest pilot project, and added an Inclusion Theatre program this year and a Musical Theatre for PE Credit class for next year. C.E. King High School is a relatively new facility with multiple theatre-specific spaces (including a full Scene Shop) and access to a beautiful and contest-ready Performing Arts Center, and this coming year, the district will open a brand new 9th/10th Grade Campus on the same grounds that will include an oversized Black Box, a theatre classroom, and Scene Shop facilities as the dedicated spaces for this position and will have access to a Fine Arts Gym for larger space for activities like choreography. The ideal candidate would have a background in Musical Theatre and choreography, successful experience in UIL One Act Play, and at least working knowledge in the various areas of Tech Theatre and Film, but all forms of Theatre experience will be considered, with final courseload based on your skills/experience relative to the 2 other High School Theatre Directors (though an ability to be successful with entry level theatre students in a Theatre Arts 1 introductory course is a basic expectation). At least a bachelor's degree in theatre or a relevant field, EC-12 Theatre Educator Certification, and the ability to succeed at Title I campuses is required. Professional theatre experience (acting, directing, and/or tech); youth/community educational theatre experience; film experience; ability to sew/costume; comfort with set/prop construction and tools; experience in Texas Thespians; and/or Dance, Music, or PE Educator Certification are all pluses but are not required. All candidates must be enthusiastic self-starters, positive role models and relationship-builders, team players, willing and able to successfully direct both large and small shows individually and in tandem with the director team, and able to handle administrative tasks with fidelity and independence. Salary for this full-time position is based on District Teacher Salary Schedule + $3,000 stipend Interested candidates must apply online at the district website and should send a resume, cover letter, and any other relevant materials to Daniel Pfannstiel, Director of Fine Arts for Sheldon ISD, at danielpfannstiel@sheldonisd.com Contact Name for Job Inquiries: Daniel Pfannstiel Contact Email: danielpfannstiel@sheldonisd.com Contact Phone: 281-727-1341