High School Musical Choreographer: Create, Teach & Inspire

Rapid City Area Schools; Kansas; On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Hays Unified School District 489 seeks a dynamic High School Musical Choreographer for Hays High School’s upcoming production. The choreographer creates, teaches, and polishes dance and movement numbers to elevate storytelling while fostering an inclusive, high-energy environment for students of all skill levels.

The role involves teaching leads and ensembles, assisting during auditions, leading warm-ups, and coordinating with the Vocal Director and production crew to ensure seamless integration

Qualifications

• Experience in dance instruction, musical theatre choreography, or performance.
• Experience coaching or teaching high-school-aged students preferred.
• Strong ability to break down movements for learners of all levels.

Responsibilities

• Design original dances and staging transitions tailored to the musical and student cast.
• Teach choreography to leads, small groups, and full ensemble during after-school, evening, and weekend rehearsals.
• Assist with auditions and casting, evaluating movement, rhythm, and staging adaptability.
• Lead warm-ups and teach safe movement, adapting routines for costumes or props.
• Attend production meetings and coordinate with Vocal Director, Stage Manager, and Technical Crew.
• Support tech week and performances by refining spacing and ensuring performance quality.

Skills

Dance instruction

Choreography

Musical theatre

High school experience

Communication

Job description

Hays Unified School District 489 seeks a dynamic High School Musical Choreographer for Hays High School’s upcoming production. The choreographer creates, teaches, and polishes dance and movement numbers to elevate storytelling while fostering an inclusive, high-energy environment for students of all skill levels.

The role involves teaching leads and ensembles, assisting during auditions, leading warm-ups, and coordinating with the Vocal Director and production crew to ensure seamless integration