High School Musical Choreographer — Create & Teach Dynamic Dance

Littleton Public Schools; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Littleton High School musical program seeks a Drama Assistant Choreographer to create, teach, and refine all choreography for the annual production. You will collaborate with the Director and Music Director to guide the student cast through rehearsals from start to performance.

The role requires leading dance rehearsals 2–3 times per week beginning the week of Jan. 4, 2027, and being present during ALL production week rehearsals (March 1–6) with shows on March 4–6.

Qualifications

• Previous experience choreographing musicians or theatrical dance numbers.
• Ability to teach choreography clearly and adapt instruction for students of all skill levels.
• Strong understanding of musical theatre dance styles and staging.
• Ability to model professional rehearsal etiquette and provide constructive feedback.
• Must pass a CBI background check.

Responsibilities

• Create original choreography for all dance and movement sequences in the school musical, including large ensemble numbers, specialty dances, transitions, and curtain call.
• Teach choreography to students with varying levels of dance and performance experience.
• Adapt choreography as needed to ensure it is developmentally appropriate, safe, and inclusive.
• Attend and lead choreography rehearsals as scheduled by the Director.
• Teach and review choreography efficiently, ensuring students feel confident and supported.
• Work with stage management to communicate spacing, formations, and transitions.
• Participate in tech week and make any necessary final adjustments based on staging, safety needs, or performance notes.

Skills

Choreography

Teaching

Musical theatre

Rehearsal etiquette

Background check

Job description

The Littleton High School musical program seeks a Drama Assistant Choreographer to create, teach, and refine all choreography for the annual production. You will collaborate with the Director and Music Director to guide the student cast through rehearsals from start to performance.

The role requires leading dance rehearsals 2–3 times per week beginning the week of Jan. 4, 2027, and being present during ALL production week rehearsals (March 1–6) with shows on March 4–6.