Spring Musical Assistant Choreographer
Total Compensation: $1200
Spring Musical Schedule:December 1 2024 March 31 2025
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience working with middle school to high school aged students in a theatrical setting
- Strong ability and willingness to teach and mentor high school aged students who are interested in theatrical production
- Experience with a variety of dance styles choreography and theatrical staging
- Strong skills in rhythm and musicality
- Knowledgeable in theatrical and dance terminology and methodologies
- Ability to work with the Choreographer to create and teach dance and movement that reflect the style and concept of the production
- Ability to run rehearsals and breakout rehearsals without the Choreographer present
- Strong memorization skills
- Schedule to be discussed with Choreographer and Production Manager
- Must be available for designer run technical rehearsals and some performances outside of the rehearsal schedule
- Must be able to meet physical demands of the position
- Including but not limited to moving scenery jumping dancing crawling and lifting
Our Mission:
It is the mission of the Upper Darby School District to provide a comprehensive educational program that develops all learners into critical thinkers with effective communication skills empowering them to adapt to an everchanging world. Our students will demonstrate integrity and confidence while cultivating a learners mindset in pursuit of personal excellence and service to others.
Our Belief Statements:
- Upper Darby School Districts academic programs are based on the following beliefs:
We believe:
- All individuals are capable of learning.
- Individuals learn in different ways and at different rates.
- Individuals have the right to be treated with respect and dignity.
- Students are unique individuals with varied talents and skills.
- Successful learning experiences build selfesteem.
- Learning is most effective in a caring environment where high standards of social interaction are maintained.
- Education should encourage individuals to acquire knowledge and attitudes necessary to live in a changing global society.
- Critical thinking problem solving and decisionmaking are essential life skills.
- Updates in technology necessitate continuous personal and organizational adjustment.
- Professional development of all staff is vital to meet the changing needs of students and to reflect current best practices.
- The educational program must meet the needs of all learners and be responsive to the needs and resources of the community.
- Cultural and ethnic diversity is a valued strength of our community.
- Society benefits when individual rights are balanced with the needs of the group as a whole.
- Quality public education directly benefits the entire community.
- Lifelong learning is essential for all individuals.
- Education is the responsibility of the entire community the school the family and most importantly the individual.
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