Choreographer Upper School
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Title: Choreographer - 8th Grade (13/14s) Spring Musical
Location: Bank Street School for Children New York NY
Pay Rate: $70 / Hour
Position Summary:
Bank Street School for Children Upper School is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Choreographer to design teach and stage all dance movements for our 8th Grade spring musical. You will partner closely with the Director and Music Director to integrate movement seamlessly into the overall production leading rehearsals and workshops and adapting choreography to a diverse group of student performers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop original choreography for the 8th-grade spring musical production.
- Collaborate with the Director and Music Director to align movement with music staging and dramatic elements.
- Lead a dance workshop during the callback process introducing routines to groups of students.
- Teach and rehearse with groups of up to 30 students accounting for varying skill levels and physical abilities.
- Modify choreography as needed to meet the needs of students and production constraints.
- Communicate efficiently and manage time effectively: keep colleagues and students informed adhere to schedules and adjust as needed.
- Demonstrate flexibility and a solutions-oriented mindset when faced with rehearsal challenges or production adjustments.
- Experience in other theatre-areas (such as backstage technical or production) is a strong plus and beneficial to working in our environment.
Schedule & Commitment:
- Engagement begins on or aroundJanuary 9 2026 and continues throughMay 1 2026.
- Weekly Rehearsal:Fridays 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
- Additional rehearsals as needed
- Approximately4 full-day dress / tech rehearsals (specific dates to be determined).
- Performance Dates:
Wednesday April 29 (two performances)
Thursday April 30 (two performances)
Friday May 1 (one performance)
About Bank Street:
Bank Street is a leader in education and a pioneer in improving classroom practice. Since 1916 weve been committed to understanding how children learn and grow. From early childhood centres to schools hospitals and museums Bank Street has built a national reputation grounded in the principle that our graduates know how to do the work that is right for children. At our Graduate School of Education we train educators in a model that integrates human development learning theory and sustained clinical placement. Our childrens programs including the Bank Street School for Children Family Center Bank Street Head Start and Liberty LEADS foster social emotional cognitive and physical growth in children. The Bank Street Education Center drives system-level change to help design better educational experiences for both children and adults.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Organizational skills
- Classroom Management
- Behavioral Health
- Classroom Experience
- Mediation Experience
- Special Education
- Conflict Management
- Teaching
- Experience with Children
- Public Speaking
- Word Processing
About Company
Bank Street is a leader in education, a pioneer in improving the quality of classroom practice, and a national advocate for children and their families. Since its beginnings in 1916, Bank Street has been at the forefront of understanding how children learn and grow. From early childho ... View more
