Spring Musical Choreographer - Grades 4-8

Spring Musical Choreographer

(Pop/Contemporary/Broadway)

Beginning January 2026

Mark Day School seeks a collaborative and self-motivated Choreographer for our Spring Musical Production. The successful applicant for this position will help advance the school’s mission with positive energy, creativity, dedication to a diverse and equitable community, love for children, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to collaborate in partnership with the Drama Director and the wider school community.

This is a wonderful opportunity to inspire a cast of enthusiastic middle school and upper elementary students and help them build confidence, skills, and a love for performance. We are looking for a collaborator who can create accessible yet impressive choreography in pop, contemporary, and Broadway styles. You will work closely with our Director, Iliza Abbe, to create dance pieces that are central to the show's storytelling.

Key Responsibilities

• Choreograph & Teach: Design and teach original choreography for a cast of middle school students with varied skill levels (from brand new to experienced dancers).
• Production Numbers: Create 3 full-cast production numbers. These pieces should be designed to include the entire cast while providing featured "callouts" or small group sections for stronger dancers.
• Focused Pieces: Develop choreography for a number of smaller, more-focused musical pieces as required by the script.
• Storytelling: Collaborate with Iliza Abbe, the Director, to ensure all movement and dance effectively further the story and support the show's vision.
• Positive Environment: Foster an inclusive, fun, and supportive rehearsal atmosphere that encourages students to take creative risks and do their best work.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience choreographing musical theater for young performers.
• Experience working specifically with middle school-aged students (ages 10-14) and managing a classroom of diverse abilities and energy levels.
• Strong understanding of pop, contemporary, and classic Broadway dance styles.
• A collaborative, patient, and positive attitude.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Schedule & Compensation

This is a temporary, hourly rate position.

• Start Date: Rehearsals begin the week of January 6.
• Weekly Rehearsals: One to two times a week per week. You will work with the Director to select recurring days from the following options:
• Mondays, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
• Wednesdays, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
• Thursdays, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
• Special Rehearsal: There is one mandatory Saturday rehearsal on March 21, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
• (Additional tech week and performance dates will be provided during the interview process.)
• Compensation: $55 / hour.

How to Apply

Interested candidates, please email and with the subject line "Spring Musical Choreographer."

Please include:

• A cover letter describing your philosophy for working with middle school performers.
• Your resume detailing your choreography and teaching experience.
• Links to a portfolio or video clips of your previous choreography (youth productions are highly preferred).

More About Mark Day School

Mark Day School is an independent, all-gender, K-8 school located in the Bay Area in San Rafael, CA, with an enrollment of 380 students. Innovative, inclusive, and full of heart, Mark Day School unites an enriched, challenging academic program with a kind and inclusive community. The school nurtures a love of learning, engagement in the community, and development of compassion and an ethical framework. Students learn and practice the intellectual, social, and emotional skills they will apply to the unique challenges and opportunities of their time; graduates stand out not only for their intellectual curiosity and pursuit of ideas but also for their joy of learning and a deep sense of responsibility to be active, engaged citizens.

Mark Day School has established a consistent practice of thoughtful innovation in its curricular program, focusing on current-century skills and concepts including four cross-disciplinary literacies: cross-cultural literacy, media and information literacy, eco-literacy, and social and emotional literacy. Highlights include the award-winning Media Literacy program; well-established local and global partnerships with Adopt-a-Family, the Ritter Center, Cedars, LITA, eSibonisweni School and Kliptown Youth Program in South Africa, and Ren Ai School in Taipei, Taiwan, among others; Boxlight and FrontRow technology in every classroom, with a one-to-one laptop program beginning in sixth grade; Mandarin and Spanish language beginning in kindergarten; an integrated Social and Emotional Learning program; a commitment to differentiation across the school; and more.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $55.00 per hour

Experience:

• Teaching Choreography: 2 years (Required)
• working with students aged 9-14: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• San Rafael, CA 94903 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55