Marching Band (Color Guard Director/Choreographer) - Differential Position

The Greater Nebraska Schools Hiring Consortium; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greater Nebraska Schools Hiring Consortium is seeking a Marching Band Color Guard Director/Choreographer for Centennial High School in Champaign, IL for the 2026-2027 season. You will plan and lead color guard rehearsals, teach age-appropriate choreography, supervise students during travel and competitions, and collaborate with the Band Director to finalize costumes, props and show design.

Experience in color guard, dance or related performing arts; ability to design movement and equipment

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator's License (preferred).
• Background and experience in color guard, winter guard, dance, choreography, marching band, or related student performance activities.
• Ability to design and teach age-appropriate choreography, movement, and equipment technique.
• Experience working with high school students (preferred).
• Possess good human relations and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead color guard rehearsals, sectionals, performances, and competition preparation in coordination with the Band Director.
• Design, teach, revise, and clean age-appropriate choreography, staging, movement, and approved equipment work.
• Teach safe handling of flags, rifles, sabres, props, and other approved equipment and establish expectations for attendance, conduct, attire, and equipment care.
• Supervise students during rehearsals, performances, travel, and competitions and comply with District safety and student-accountability procedures.
• Assist with costumes, props, equipment inventory, fitting, setup, storage, transportation, and maintenance planning.
• Collaborate with the Band Director, other program staff, families, volunteers, and building administration.

Skills

Choreography

Color guard experience

Teaching high school students

Organizational skills

Education

Illinois Professional Educator's License (preferred)

Job description

Openings as of 8/19/2026

Marching Band (Color Guard Director/Choreographer) - Differential Position JobID: 2812

• Date Posted:
  8/14/2026
• Location:
  Centennial High School
• Date Available:
  2026-2027 Season

Our Mission

• Positively transforming learning and life outcomes for students through educational justice, equity, and excellence.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator's License (preferred)
• Background and experience in color guard, winter guard, dance, choreography, marching band, or related student performance activities
• Ability to design and teach age-appropriate choreography, movement, and equipment technique
• Experience working with high school students (preferred)
• Possess good human relations and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead color guard rehearsals, sectionals, performances, and competition preparation in coordination with the Band Director
• Design, teach, revise, and clean age-appropriate choreography, staging, movement, and approved equipment work
• Teach safe handling of flags, rifles, sabres, props, and other approved equipment and establish expectations for attendance, conduct, attire, and equipment care
• Supervise students during rehearsals, performances, travel, and competitions and comply with District safety and student-accountability procedures
• Assist with costumes, props, equipment inventory, fitting, setup, storage, transportation, and maintenance planning
• Collaborate with the Band Director, other program staff, families, volunteers, and building administration

Compensation

• This is a Differential position. The differential pay scale can be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Champaign Federation of Teachers, which is available on our website. Coaches with 5+ years of experience are compensated at a higher rate than those with more limited experience. Employment as a coach is on an at-will basis.

Application Deadline

• This position will remain posted until the hiring process is complete; however, interviews may be conducted after August 18, 2026, so interested applicants should submit their materials ASAP to ensure consideration.
• The season for this sport typically begins in mid-August. The exact dates are determined based on IHSA rules and the schedule for State events. More detailed questions regarding the schedule can be directed to the Athletic Director at the school.

More About Our Community

• Champaign Unit 4 Schools serves over 10,000 PreK-Young Adult students in 18 facilities, which include twelve elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, one early childhood facility, and the Novak Academy. Located conveniently near Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis, Champaign residents enjoy the entertainment and intellectual activity of a large city, without the higher costs of living and lengthy commute times often associated with busy city/suburban life. The University of Illinois provides the excitement of Big 10 sporting events, a thriving business environment, and world-class entertainment at State Farm Center and the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Champaign is characterized by a thriving downtown and campustown, shopping centers and boutiques, award-winning restaurants, neighborhood parks, live music venues, and summer festivals. We also share many museums, galleries, and theatres with the adjacent city of Urbana.