Guest Choreographer, Dance Department

Gloucester County Institute of Technology•Sewell, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dance Department at Gloucester County Institute of Technology is seeking a Guest Choreographer. This role involves collaborating with the dance instructor to create and teach original concert choreography that aligns with CTE, NJ VPA, and industry standards. The choreographer will model professional etiquette, provide feedback to students, and support their understanding of the choreographic process and career pathways in dance. Responsibilities include participating in rehearsals, communicating progress to the supervising educator, and adhering to school policies and safety procedures. The position is on an as-needed basis and the salary is $1200.00.

Requirements

Certificated Staff

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the dance instructor to align choreography with CTE, NJ VPA, and industry standards
Create and teach up to 10 minutes of original concert choreography appropriate to student skill levels and program goals
Model professional rehearsal etiquette, time management, and collaboration
Provide technical and artistic feedback to students to support skill development and performance quality
Adapt choreography as needed based on student abilities, spacing, and rehearsal constraints
Incorporate industry practices such as warm-ups, creative process discussion, and rehearsal protocols
Support students in understanding the choreographic process and career pathways in dance
Participate in rehearsals leading up to performances or assessments
Communicate progress, scheduling needs, and artistic goals with the supervising dance educator
Maintain intellectual property rights for original choreography, while granting the school permission to rehearse and perform the work for educational and concert purposes, as agreed upon in advance
Observe and follow all school policies, schedules, and student safety procedures