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 25^th 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.