Choreographer presso William Penn Charter School

Choreographer

Reports to: 

Director of Musical: Once On This Island

William Penn Charter School is a Quaker, all gender, pre-K-12 independent day school in the East Falls neighborhood of Philadelphia. Established in 1689 by William Penn and members of the Religious Society of Friends, Penn Charter is a community guided by Quaker testimonies and the central belief that there is “that of God” in every person. A school that honors difference, Penn Charter seeks to be a place where diversity is understood, represented, and valued. Our curriculum embraces an array of cultures and celebrates an array of voices, instilling in us a deeper understanding and empathy for individuals in this community and the world.

As our mission states, we value scholarship and inquiry. With excellence as our standard, we challenge students in a vigorous program of academics, arts, and athletics. Through global connections, civic engagement, and a focus on environmental sustainability, we inspire students to be thinkers, collaborators, innovators, and leaders. We educate students to live lives that make a difference.

POSITION SUMMARY

William Penn Charter School seeks a choreographer for the High School musical Once On This Island.  Looking for a choreographer to work with a cast of approximately 30-40 upper school students. This person must be comfortable staging and choreographing for students with a variety of dance ability levels and have familiarity with musical theater as well as Caribbean dance styles. This person will collaborate with a director and music director to mount this production.

Essential Functions:

• Create original, age-appropriate choreography that aligns with the director’s vision, musical score, and overall tone of the production.
• Modify choreography to suit the individual skill level and abilities of the cast members, balancing encouragement with artistic growth.
• Lead rehearsals for all dance and movement numbers.
• Assist in the audition process by evaluating the dance potential of auditioning performers. 

Competencies:

• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Inspire and motivate the performers, helping them build confidence and develop their skills.
• Provide constructive feedback during rehearsals.
• Strong background in dance
• Experience teaching and directing teenagers with varying skill levels.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

Requirements: 

• Dance Auditions are the week of November 17th, 2025 - with flexibility on which day that week. There may be one or two rehearsals in December, 2025, but most rehearsals will be 2 to 3 days a week from 3-5:00/5:30 pm during the months of  January & February, 2026. Possibly some weekends if necessary.

• Tech week begins Feb. 18th, 2026 with 3 shows: Feb. 26, 27, 28, 2026.

Salary 

William Penn Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

• This is a paid position with a fee of $2,500.00.
• Clearances must be obtained before work with the students begins.

Please submit a resume and references to the director, Eva Kay Noone ([email protected])