OVERVIEW: Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, and multicultural institution of higher education dedicated to the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world. As part of the university, the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center is a federally funded center that operates exemplary elementary and secondary education programs for deaf and hard of hearing students as well as national outreach programs which develop and disseminate innovative curricula, instructional techniques, and products nationwide, and provide information, training, and technical assistance to parents and professionals serving children from birth through age 21.
Job Title:
Worker Type:
Pay Type:
Hourly
Exempt Status:
No
Supervisory Organization (Department):
Student Engagement - JM
Summary:
The Choreographer (Winter Concert) holds auditions to select the dance cast members for the annual winter dance concert and collaborates with the technical crew (lighting, set, and costume); and conducts and supervises rehearsals with the assistance of the School Play Advisor.
Job Description:
Qualifications:
- Experience in teaching choreographs/theatre field
- Provide feedback and support the Performing Arts Program, the cast and crew.
- Demonstrate strong management skills
- Knowledge and understanding of high school students (9th grade to 12th grade)
- Familiarity of performing arts programs and student discipline
- Commitment to the program
- Fluency in ASL
Application Information:
- Up-to-date Resume
Employment Information:
- Starting Date: November 16, 2026 – February 28, 2027
- All employees hired must undergo and pay for a background investigation if selected for the
- job and must be cleared before starting the first day on the job. The current fee for the
- investigation can range from $35 to $135, depending on location.
- Background Check and SARP must be in good standing.
- Compensation: $18.40 per hour
- Deadline: Until Filled
Other important information
- The successful candidate will undergo a background check that must be cleared prior to working at Gallaudet University.
If you have any questions, please contact Clerc Center Human Resources Office at
[email protected].
Other Important Information:
The successful candidate will undergo a background check that must be cleared prior to working at Gallaudet University.
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Gallaudet University is an equal opportunity employer/educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, hearing status, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, place of business or residence, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other unlawful basis. This policy is in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, and other applicable laws and applies to all procedures affecting applicants and employees including, but not necessarily limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, reassignment, reappointment, tenure, demotion, selection for training, layoff, furlough, and termination, compensation, and all other conditions or privileges of employment.
Skills Required
- Experience in teaching choreography or theatre field
- Provide feedback and support to the Performing Arts Program, cast, and crew
- Strong management skills
- Knowledge and understanding of high school students (9th to 12th grade)
- Familiarity with performing arts programs and student discipline
- Commitment to the program
- Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL)
- Up-to-date resume
- Background investigation must be completed, paid for by employee, and cleared prior to starting
- Background Check and SARP must be in good standing
What We Do
Gallaudet University is the world's only accredited liberal arts university for deaf and hard of hearing students, serving as a leader in deaf education since 1864.
