2026-27 *TEMP* Fall Play Choreographer

Ellensburg High School; Ellensburg (WA); On-site; USD 3,900 - 4,600; Part time

Job summary

Ellensburg High School in Ellensburg, WA seeks a TEMP Fall Play Choreographer to teach choreography and manage rehearsals, collaborating with the Director, Producer and ASB Coordinator to ensure the production aligns with the overall vision.

The role involves creating and teaching dance routines, guiding students and volunteers, and being present at all performances. It offers a $380 stipend and requires a background check; starting immediately.

Qualifications

• Must qualify to work in proximity of children under conditions of a background check (cost borne by applicant).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Help the Director with rehearsals, blocking (movement on stage), and general guidance for the actors.
• Help evaluate potential cast members' acting and movement abilities.
• Create and teach dance and movement routines for the show, tailored to the cast’s abilities.
• Work with students to improve their dance and movement, ensuring they understand their roles.
• Work with the Director and design teams to ensure choreography and blocking fit the overall show vision.
• Make changes to choreography and scene blocking to fit the cast’s strengths and the needs of the production.
• Help students with stage presence, movement techniques, and acting.
• Assist with organizing the stage, ensuring smooth transitions, and keeping cast members ready for their scenes.
• Guide parent and community volunteers who are helping with choreography or acting.
• Be present at all performances to help with choreography, blocking, and any last-minute adjustments.
• Assist in cleaning up and organizing after the final performance.

Job description

2026-27 *TEMP* Fall Play Choreographer

Ellensburg School District 401 Ellensburg High School - Ellensburg, Washington Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5946218

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 30, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position: *TEMP* Fall Play Choreographer

Location: Ellensburg High School

Reports to: Director, Producer and ASB Coordinator

Contract Amount: $380.00

Job Summary: The Play Choreographer is responsible for teaching choreography and helping to manage rehearsals. You’ll work closely with the Director, Producer, students, and volunteers to ensure the play runs smoothly and meets the overall vision.

Essential Job Functions:

• Help the Director with rehearsals, blocking (movement on stage), and general guidance for the actors.
• Help evaluate potential cast members' acting and movement abilities.
• Create and teach dance and movement routines for the show, tailored to the cast’s abilities.
• Work with students to improve their dance, movement, ensuring they understand their roles.
• Work with the Director and design teams to ensure choreography and blocking fit the overall show vision.
• Make changes to choreography and scene blocking to fit the cast’s strengths and the needs of the production.
• Help students with stage presence, movement techniques, and acting.
• Assist with organizing the stage, ensuring smooth transitions, and keeping cast members ready for their scenes.
• Guide parent and community volunteers who are helping with choreography or acting.
• Be present at all performances to help with choreography, blocking, and any last-minute adjustments.
• Assist in cleaning up and organizing after the final performance.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must qualify to work in the proximity of children under the conditions of a WSP/FBI background check. (Cost is responsibility of applicant)
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT:

This Job description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements of the position. As such, it is not necessarily all-inclusive, and the job may require other essential and/or nonessential functions, tasks, duties, or responsibilities not listed herein. The District reserves the right to add, modify, or exclude any essential or nonessential requirement at any time with or without notice. Nothing in this job description, nor by the completion of any requirement of the job by the employee, is intended to create a contract of employment of any type.

Applicants of diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply.

Ellensburg School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, Rhonda Schmidt, 509-925-8011, [e-mail] ; Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Lori Gylling, 509-925-8115, [e-mail] . Address for both coordinators: 1300 East Third Avenue, Ellensburg, WA 98926.

Position Type: Other

Salary: $380 to $380 Stipend

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required