Musical Theater - Choreographer

Illinois School District U-46; United States; On-site; USD 8,900 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 seeks a Musical Theatre: Choreographer to develop and maintain a high-quality musical theatre program. You will design choreography, train cast, and collaborate with production staff to ensure engaging, student-centered performances.

The role supports a comprehensive theatre program with dedicated rehearsals and performances, under Appendix F stipend terms and school year scheduling. Experience in show production is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; licensure preferred.
• PEL license preferred; related education experience valued.
• High School Diploma required with related coursework or experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement research-based instructional strategies engaging all students and differentiating to meet diverse abilities.
• Communicate effectively with parents, students, staff, and community leaders.
• Maintain high expectations for achievement and behavior and motivate students to excel.
• Create choreography for musical numbers and train cast in dance technique.
• Collaborate with director, vocal director, and production staff to design and rehearse productions.
• Attend 60 hours of rehearsals and all performances.

Skills

Choreography

Education

Bachelor's degree (education)

PEL license

High School Diploma

Job description

• Position Type: Appendix F - Extra Duty/ Non-Coaching
• Date Posted: 10/23/2026
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: 06/01/2027

Position / Title: Musical Theatre: Choreographer

Bargaining Unit: NAC Department/Location: HS Activities

Calendar Days: N/A Reports To: Musical Theatre: Director/Building Athletics/Activities Director

JD Revision Date: 12/11/2023 Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary

To build and maintain a high-quality musical theatre program, focusing on best-practice, student-focused instruction to provide opportunities for students.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Implement researched-based instructional strategies that engage all students, differentiating to accommodate a range of ability levels, and acknowledging a variety of cultural backgrounds in order to support student learning and growth.
• Communicate effectively with parents, students, administrators, teacher colleagues, and community leaders.
• Maintain high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivate students to work to their highest potential.
• Maintain equipment associated with the activity.
• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Cultivate a positive, harassment free, instructional culture which motivates students through the use of effective communication and constructive feedback.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and appropriate student handbook.
• Assist Director with creating a design for the musical production.
• Create choreography for the production's dance numbers.
• Train cast (leads and ensemble) in proper dance and movement technique.
• Train cast (leads and ensemble) in the production's dance numbers.
• Collaborate with Vocal Director, Pit Conductor, Assistant Director, and Director of musical production.
• 60 hours of rehearsals
• Attend all performances.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Education preferred
• Appropriate Professional Educator's License (PEL) preferred

-OR-

• High School Diploma required
• Related coursework and/or previous related experience required

Experience / Knowledge

• Previous instructional experience preferred.
• Knowledge of show production preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback, and to conduct conferences as needed with parents, students, administrators, or other teachers.
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints.
• Display courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships; demonstrate a commitment to teamwork.
• Ability and willingness to learn and refresh job skills through professional development in order to meet the changing needs of this position.
• Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent unscheduled interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, or carry heavy materials or equipment.
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Public contact requiring appropriate business-like apparel.

Terms of Employment

• This is an Appendix F stipend position in accordance to the school year calendar.
• For Non-ETA Coaches: this position is for this year only.
• Terms of employment will be determined in collaboration with the athletic/activity director.