Instructor III Young Actors Theatre Choreographer

Reston Community Center; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 33,668 - 44,882; Part time

Job summary

A local community center in Virginia is seeking an Instructor III for its Young Actors Theatre program. This role involves teaching choreography and dance fundamentals to youth participants during a five-week program in July 2026. Responsibilities include developing choreography for productions and ensuring a safe and positive learning environment. Candidates should possess experience with youth and have the ability to communicate effectively. First-Aid and CPR certification are required before camp begins.

Qualifications

• Must be First-Aid and CPR certified at the beginning of camp.
• Ability to plan and administer dance activities.
• Experience with choreography or related field.

Responsibilities

• Teach movement and dance fundamentals.
• Develop choreography for productions.
• Ensure student safety during classes.
• Participate in production meetings and strikes.

Skills

Knowledge of musical theatre dance activities

Experience working with youth

Effective communication

Choreography experience

Cooperative and reliable

Education

Graduation from high school

Two years of studying at an accredited college

Job description

Instructor III Young Actors Theatre Choreographer

• Published: 03/31/2026

Job Description

Pay rate: $24.44 – $32.58 per hour Hours: 115 hours for the program
Location: Reston Community Center Hunters Woods

Position Description

The Young Actors Theatre (YAT) program is a five-week program, July 6 – August 7, 2026, that trains young actors in the disciplines of voice, dance and acting with a focus of exposing participants to the process of theatrical productions. There will be a maximum of 75 participants that are split into three groups. The 7-11 age group is limited to 50 participants who will be divided into two groups. The 12-15 age group is limited to 25 participants. Each group will perform a final performance on one of the following dates August 5, 6, and 7, 2026.

Program and Administrative Responsibilities

• Teaches movement and dance fundamentals. Program hours are 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Develop choreography for one or two productions as assigned.
• Obtains and secure any audio equipment/supplies for class, rehearsals and production support from production staff.
• Ensures student safety in performance of dance class elements and choreography elements.
• Enforces appropriate dress for dance class that allows participants to move freely and safely.
• Contributes to a positive and nurturing environment for participants and staff
• Prepares for and attends production meetings as assigned. Production meetings are after 3 p.m.
• Participates in complete production strike and performances. Evening availability required for performance dates, August 5 –7.
• Any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to graduation from high school and two years of studying and training at an accredited college or university

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and ability to plan, develop, supervise, and administer musical theatre dance activities
• Experience with youth
• Ability to communicate effectively with the participants and staff members.
• Has experience in choreography, musical theatre or related field
• Must be cooperative, dedicated, reliable and patient

Licenses and Certifications Required

• Must be First-Aid and CPR certified at the beginning of camp.

Application Instructions

To apply, please provide your resume reflecting your work in dance/choreography and with youth. Cover letters or a statement of purpose outlining your interest in the position are encouraged.

After notification of hire, the following will be required:

• Social Security card
• Criminal history record check, including fingerprinting. Results must be received prior to the hire date.