School Theatre Director

Scheck Hillel Community School

Miami, FL, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Education

Full Time

Job Description

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 “Matilda Jr” (grades 3-5) and “Newsies Jr” (grades 6-12). For Matilda we seek a Music Director, Choreographer, and Rehearsal Manager; for Newsies we seek a Director and 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 25, 2025
Rehearsals are scheduled within these windows: Mon-Thu 3:45-6:30pm, Fri 2:15-4:00pm, Sun 10am-2pm
Matilda full cast rehearsals are Mon/Wed plus one Sunday per month; add’l lead rehearsals by arrangement; performances are February 4-8, 2026.
Newsies full cast rehearsals are Tue/Thu plus one Sunday per month; add’l lead rehearsals by arrangement; performances are March 6-15, 2026.

Requirements

Experience working with young performers of this age range and level of experience.
Success serving in similar roles in similar projects.
Availability for all relevant rehearsal and production events (varies by role); means of transportation is the responsibility of the staff member.
Reliability/dependability; personal warmth and ability to make each student feel “seen,” organization and efficiency; flexibility and resilience; collegial, generous collaborator.

For further consideration, email resumes or visit our website at www.ehillel.org for more information about Scheck Hillel. Scheck Hillel is an equal opportunity employer.

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