What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Theatre Artistic Staff position at Scheck Hillel Community School?
School Theatre Directors, Music Directors, Choreographers, Rehearsal Managers (Seasonal)
Scheck Hillel Community School, a private school in Aventura FL (Miami area) seeks experienced educational theatre professionals for its upcoming productions of “Beauty and the Beast Jr” (grades 3-5) and “Shrek the Musical” (grades 6-12). For Beauty and the Beast we seek a Director, Choreographer and Rehearsal Manager; for Shrek the Musical we seek a Music Director.
Responsibilities
- Run auditions and cast the show per established guidelines and procedures.
- Prepare blocking, vocal arrangements, and choreography in advance of working with actors.
- Plan and lead well-organized, productive, and enjoyable rehearsals that engage and challenge both experienced and beginning performers, provide for general skill-building, and meet weekly production goals.
- Build and maintain a safe, supportive environment for learning and risk-taking, dealing with student behavioral challenges with fairness, firmness, consistency, and compassion.
- Achieve high-level performances that delight and impress audiences.
Key Dates and Weekly Schedules
- All rehearsal and performance events take place on campus (19000 NE 25th Avenue, Miami FL)
- Auditions for both shows start the week of August 29, 2026
- Rehearsals are scheduled within these windows: Mon-Thu 3:45-6:30pm, Fri 2:15-4:00pm, Sun 10am-2pm
- Beauty and the Beast full cast rehearsals are Mon/Wed plus one Sunday per month; add’l lead rehearsals by arrangement; performances are April 7-12, 2027.
- Shrek the Musical full cast rehearsals are Tue/Thu plus one Sunday per month; add’l lead rehearsals by arrangement; performances are February 14-21, 2027.
Requirements
- Experience working with young performers of this particular age group and level of experience.
- Success serving in similar roles in similar projects.
- Reliability/dependability (including transportation); personal warmth and ability to make each student feel “seen,” organization and efficiency; flexibility and resilience; collegial, generous collaborator.
Compensation: $25-$60 per hour depending on role and experience; part-time employee status.
To apply: Interested candidates should provide a resumé, access to portfolio from past/similar engagements, and contact info for two professional references who can speak directly to the candidate’s qualifications for the position. Scheck Hillel is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $25 - $60