Middle School Musical Choregrapher, McDevitt & Kennedy (2 Positions)

Fine and Performing Arts; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Waltham Public Schools is seeking a Middle School Choreographer for Kennedy & McDevitt in Waltham, MA. This stipend role supports the Fine & Performing Arts program by designing and teaching choreography for middle school productions.

Two positions are available. Requires evening/weekend rehearsal availability and collaboration with directors and staff. Massachusetts licensure or demonstrated expertise in theatre, dance, or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts educator license in Theatre, Music, Dance or related field preferred.
• Experience directing, choreographing, or supporting theatrical productions.
• Strong organizational and collaborative skills.
• Availability for evening and weekend rehearsals and performances.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead rehearsals for plays, musicals, revues, or dance theatre productions.
• Collaborate with directors, music staff, choreographers, costumers, and production personnel.
• Coordinate auditions, casting, rehearsal schedules, and performance preparation.
• Support students' artistic growth in acting, singing, movement, and stage performance.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, inclusive, and student-centered rehearsal environment.
• Coordinate production logistics with school and district staff.
• Develop age-appropriate choreography reflecting the production's artistic vision.

Skills

Choreography

Dance education

Collaboration

Organization

Education

Massachusetts educator license in Theatre, Music, Dance

Job description

Middle School Musical Choregrapher, McDevitt & Kennedy (2 Positions)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5853387
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Middle School Choreographer (Kennedy & McDevitt)

Position: Middle School Choreographer (Kennedy & McDevitt)

Reports To: Director of Fine & Performing Arts

Position Type: Stipend

Position Summary Designs and teaches choreography for middle school productions. This stipend position supports Waltham Public Schools' drama program by providing students with high-quality theatrical experiences that promote artistic excellence, collaboration, creativity, inclusion, and student engagement.

Essential Responsibilities

• Plan and lead rehearsals for plays, musicals, revues, or dance theatre productions.
• Collaborate with directors, music staff, choreographers, costumers, and production personnel.
• Coordinate auditions, casting, rehearsal schedules, and performance preparation as appropriate.
• Support students' artistic growth in acting, singing, movement, and stage performance.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, inclusive, and student-centered rehearsal environment.
• Coordinate production logistics with school and district staff.
• Support costume, staging, or choreography responsibilities as applicable to the position.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Fine & Performing Arts.
• Develop age-appropriate choreography that reflects the artistic vision of the production.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts educator license in Theatre, Music, Dance, or related field preferred, or demonstrated expertise appropriate to the assignment.
• Experience directing, choreographing, music directing, costuming, or supporting theatrical productions appropriate to the position.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaborative skills.
• Availability for evening and weekend rehearsals and performances as required.

Terms of Employment This is a stipend position. Schedule and expectations are determined by the rehearsal and performance calendar and the Director of Fine & Performing Arts. Compensation Per the WEA Contract.

Equal Opportunity Employer Waltham Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.

Non- Discrimination Notice: Waltham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Waltham Public Schools has partnered with the Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education (MPDE) in our effort to welcome diverse candidates to our school system. We value and prioritize the hiring of educators who bring a wealth of perspectives and experiences to our schools, and who reflect the diversity of the students we serve.

MPDE is a collaborative of public school districts with a 40-year uninterrupted history committed to supporting the interest of its members to increase the numbers of teachers of color for their schools by providing recruitment support and related services.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Email: [e-mail]

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