Top 13 Choreographer Jobs in Illinois

Summer Theatre: Choreographer
Illinois School District U-46 —Elgin, IL
- Seasonal
- Spanish
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
Director/Choreographer
Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble —Chicago, IL
- From $1,500 a month
- Part-time
- In-person
- Senior level
- Professional development assistance
- Flexible schedule
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4d
Part-Time Dance Instructor/Choreographer
DivaDance —Schaumburg, IL
- From $30 per class
- Part-time
- Reliable transportation
- Entry level
- Flexible schedule
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Musical - Choreographer
Community Unit School District 300 —Carpentersville, IL
- Mid-level
- School
- Teaching
Director (Choreographer) For Musical - North
Glenbard Township High School District 87 —Illinois
- Online Application
- High school
- Writing skills
- Basic math
Extra-Help Performer/Artist - 8 vacancies
University of Illinois Springfield —Springfield, IL
- From $50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- High school diploma or GED
- University
- US work authorization
11d
Director (Choreographer) For Musical - East
Glenbard Township High School District 87 —Illinois
- Online Application
- High school
- Writing skills
- Basic math
Extracurricular Coaches and Sponsors (High School) 26-27
Champaign-Ford Regional Office of Education #9 —Champaign County, IL
- Online Application
- Background check
- High school
- Teaching Certification
Vocal Director for Theater for Young Audiences
Loyola Academy —Wilmette, IL
- Mid-level
- Visual & Performing Arts
- Teaching
Production Manager
WILMETTE PARK DISTRICT —Wilmette, IL
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- Administrative experience
3d
Assistant Professor of Instruction, Stage Combat
Columbia College Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $62,000 - $64,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
Choral Director ( Fall Musical Productions)
WILLOWBROOK —Villa Park, IL
- $2,992.86 - $4,338.68 a year
- Seasonal
- 5 years
- Visual & Performing Arts
- Senior level

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Summer Theatre: Choreographer

Illinois School District U-46 -
Elgin, IL

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Job Details

Seasonal

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Student-centered approaches (student motivation techniques)
Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods)

Full Job Description

JobID: 45054

Position Type:
Appendix F - Extra Duty/Non-Coaching

Date Posted:
5/5/2026

Location:
Fine Arts

Date Available:
06/01/2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Position / Title: Summer Theatre: Vocal/Pit/Choreographer

Bargaining Unit: NAC

Department/Location: HS Activities

Calendar Days: N/A

Reports To: Summer Theatre: Director/Building Athletic/Activities Director

JD Revision Date: 12/11/2023

Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary

To build and maintain a high-quality, District-wide theatre program, focusing on visual and functional aesthetics and coordinating with the production staff to provide summer enrichment opportunities for students.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

Communicate effectively with parents, students, administrators, teacher colleagues, and community leaders.

Implement researched-based instructional strategies that engage all students, differentiating to accommodate a range of ability levels, and acknowledging a variety of cultural backgrounds in order to support student learning and growth.
Communicate effectively with parents, students, administrators, teacher colleagues, and community leaders.
Maintain high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivate students to work to their highest potential.
Maintain equipment associated with the activity.
Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
Cultivate a positive, harassment free, instructional culture which motivates students through the use of effective communication and constructive feedback.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and appropriate student handbook.

-AND-

VOCAL DIRECTOR

Train cast (leads and ensemble) in correct vocal technique.
Train cast (leads and ensemble) in the show's vocal pieces.
80 Hours of Rehearsals
Collaborate with Production Team.
Attend all show performances.

-OR-

PIT DIRECTOR

Procure musicians in collaboration with the instrumental music faculty, hiring musicians as needed.
Train/instruct pit musicians in the music for the show.
Train/instruct cast members in conjunction with the pit musicians.
Collaborate with Production Team.
Conduct all show performances.
Prepare/edit/rewrite parts as needed.
60 hours of rehearsal.

-OR-

CHOREOGRAPHER

Assist Director with creating a design for the musical production.
Create choreography for the production's dance numbers.
Train cast (leads and ensemble) in proper dance and movement technique.
Train cast (leads and ensemble) in the production's dance numbers.
Collaborate with Production Team.
60 hours of rehearsals
Attend all performances.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Music or Dance Education preferred
Illinois Professional Educators License (PEL) preferred

-OR-

High School Diploma required
Related coursework and/or previous related experience required

Experience / Knowledge

Previous musical theatre experience preferred.
Knowledge of show production preferred.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback, and to conduct conferences as needed with parents, students, administrators, or other teachers.
Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints.
Display courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.
Maintain appropriate confidentiality.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships; demonstrate a commitment to teamwork.
Ability and willingness to learn and refresh job skills through professional development in order to meet the changing needs of this position.
Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent unscheduled interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.
Spanish language skills preferred.

Physical Demands

Occasionally requires working in warm temperatures, including under stage lights.
Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, or carry heavy materials or equipment, including set pieces and other related equipment.
Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
Public contact requiring appropriate business-like apparel.

Terms of Employment

This is an Appendix F stipend position in accordance to the school year calendar.
For Non-ETA Coaches: this position is for this year only.
Terms of employment will be determined in collaboration with the athletic/activity director.

Attachment(s):

ETA Appendix F.pdf

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