Choreographer Seasonal presso CHADWICK SCHOOL

Choreographer Seasonal

Choreographer Job Description

School:

Chadwick School (Palos Verdes, CA)

Production:

Pippin (9th–12th Grade Cast)
 Rehearsals: Late November – February 2026
 Afternoons, (Mon–Fri), plus tech week and performances

Job Description:

Chadwick School is seeking a dynamic and experienced choreographer to join the creative team for our Upper School winter musical, Pippin. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in musical theater choreography—especially Fosse-style movement—and experience working with high school performers of diverse backgrounds and dance abilities.

This role involves close collaboration with the director, music director, and design team to build a cohesive, process-driven production. Candidates should be able to teach choreography clearly and adaptively, create an inclusive rehearsal space, and balance creative ambition with student-centered pacing.

Responsibilities:

• Design and teach original choreography for Pippin aligned with Fosse-inspired vocabulary
   
• Lead after-school rehearsals with increased time during tech week
   
• Collaborate with director and music director to integrate choreography into story and character work
   
• Break down movement concepts for performers with varying levels of experience
   
• Foster a supportive, respectful, and engaging rehearsal environment
   
• Attend production meetings as needed and adhere to the production calendar and milestones
   

Qualifications, education, experience and skill requirements

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience choreographing musical theater productions (preferably Pippin or other Fosse shows)
   
• Prior work with student performers, ideally grades 9–12
   
• Experience working with diverse student populations and creating inclusive creative spaces
   
• Strong organizational and communication skills
   
• Ability to think on your feet, adjust to rehearsal flow, and pivot when needed
   
• Kindness, professionalism, and a sense of humor are a must

Work Environment and Physical Requirement

• Required to lift and carry up to a maximum of 10 lbs., in a correct manner consistent with the appropriate training provided by the School.
• Occasionally required to use hand feel objects, touch and use tools, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, bend, stoop, twist, lift, reach, push, pull, grasp, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, grasp, talk, hear, and walk during the course of employment.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and an ability to adjust focus.
• May use telephone, computer, copier, and other office equipment in the course of a day.
• Required to sit while operating word processing equipment for a few hours daily, repetitive motion for typing and other keystroke needs.

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.  This may include warm, hot, or cold temperatures.  The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Clearances:         TB Assessment and Livescan Background check

Note: The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties and responsibilities that are required of the position.

Compensation:

Hourly rate: $50-$60 commensurate with experience

To Apply:

Please submit your resume, brief letter of interest, and any relevant work samples (video links welcome) to PayCom
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Position open until filled.