Seasonal Middle School Musical Choreographer

Triton Regional School District; South Byfield (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Triton Regional School District is seeking a Middle School Musical – Choreographer at Triton Regional Middle School in Byfield, MA. The role is a seasonal, after-school/evening extracurricular position with rehearsals and performances across weekends.

You will design and teach age-appropriate dance routines, coordinate with the Musical Director and production team, and guide students through auditions, rehearsals, and performances while maintaining a supportive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Background in dance, choreography, musical theater, performing arts or related field preferred.
• Experience developing and teaching choreography for theatrical/musical performances.
• Experience working with middle school students in educational or extracurricular settings.
• Ability to adapt choreography for varying student abilities and levels.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to provide clear instruction, constructive feedback, and positive reinforcement.
• Commitment to inclusive, supportive, and developmentally appropriate performing arts.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Musical Director and production team to plan and coordinate choreography and movement for the production.
• Develop age-appropriate choreography that suits the artistic vision and student abilities.
• Teach and rehearse dance routines, movement sequences, and stage blocking.
• Assist with student auditions and casting by evaluating dance and movement abilities.
• Develop and implement a choreography rehearsal schedule with the production schedule.
• Provide instruction in dance techniques, coordination, rhythm, stage presence, and movement.
• Adapt choreography to accommodate student abilities and accessibility needs.
• Coordinate with Music Director to align choreography with musical arrangements and timing.
• Collaborate with technical staff to integrate choreography with staging, costumes, props, and set design.
• Prepare students for performances with familiar routines and movements.
• Participate in tech/dress rehearsals and performances, providing direction and support.
• Supervise students during rehearsals and performances, maintaining a safe and respectful environment.
• Communicate progress and rehearsal needs with Musical Director.
• Encourage participation, teamwork, creativity and confidence.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Building Principal.

Skills

Dance & choreography

Musical theater

Performing arts

Teaching choreography

Working with middle school students

Organizational skills

Communication

Collaboration

Instruction with feedback

Inclusive practice

Job description

Triton Regional School District is seeking a Middle School Musical – Choreographer at Triton Regional Middle School in Byfield, MA. The role is a seasonal, after-school/evening extracurricular position with rehearsals and performances across weekends.

You will design and teach age-appropriate dance routines, coordinate with the Musical Director and production team, and guide students through auditions, rehearsals, and performances while maintaining a supportive, inclusive environment.