Musical Theater Choreographer
About The Position
The Musical Theatre Choreographer helps build and maintain a high-quality musical theatre program through best-practice, student-focused instruction. The role provides opportunities for students and focuses on supporting their learning and growth. The choreographer assists the Director with designing the musical production, creates choreography for its dance numbers, and trains the cast in dance and movement technique and in the production’s numbers. The position collaborates with the Vocal Director, Pit Conductor, Assistant Director, and Director. The position includes 60 hours of rehearsals and attendance at all performances. It is an Appendix F stipend position in accordance with the school-year calendar. For Non-ETA Coaches, the position is for this year only; terms of employment are determined in collaboration with the athletic/activity director.
Requirements
- Previous dance experience required.
- High school diploma required.
- Related coursework and/or previous related experience required.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing using a variety of communication techniques and tools.
- Ability to conduct conferences as needed with parents, students, administrators, or other teachers.
- Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints.
- Display courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.
- Maintain appropriate confidentiality.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and demonstrate commitment to teamwork.
- Ability and willingness to learn and refresh job skills through professional development to meet changing position needs.
- Ability to react well under pressure, balance multiple demands, handle frequent unscheduled interruptions, and perform duties professionally.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Education preferred.
- Appropriate Professional Educator’s License (PEL) preferred.
- Previous instructional experience preferred.
- Knowledge of show production preferred.
- Spanish language skills preferred.
Responsibilities
- Use research-based instructional strategies that engage students, differentiate for varying ability levels, and acknowledge diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Communicate effectively with parents, students, administrators, teacher colleagues, and community leaders.
- Maintain high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivate students to reach their potential.
- Maintain equipment associated with the activity.
- Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
- Create an environment conducive to learning and students’ physical, social, and emotional development.
- Foster a positive, harassment-free instructional culture using effective communication and constructive feedback.
- Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and applicable student handbook.
- Assist the Director with creating a design for the musical production.
- Create choreography for the production’s dance numbers.
- Train leads and ensemble cast members in proper dance and movement technique and in the production’s dance numbers.
- Collaborate with the Vocal Director, Pit Conductor, Assistant Director, and Director of the musical production.
- Complete 60 hours of rehearsals.
- Attend all performances.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
High school or GED
