High School: Performing Arts Opportunities (part-time)

About the School

Georgetown Day School opened its doors in 1945 as the first integrated school in a segregated city. GDS was founded by seven changemaker families who envisioned a school committed not only to academic excellence and educational innovation but also to respect and care for others. Believing that diversity is a critical foundation for the most transformational learning, they established a school where all children would be welcomed, celebrated, and challenged to be their best selves.

Today, the School’s philosophy and programs strongly reflect its roots. GDS fosters a community of belonging while lifting up every student’s unique gifts, building in each the capacity for compassion, leadership, and creating positive change. 1125 engaged and talented PK-12 students across three divisions love to learn and learn to change the world in GDS’s exciting urban campus with its outstanding facilities. Recognized as one the most dynamic educational institutions in our capital city and nation, GDS today is in a uniquely attractive position, with a deeply-felt and lived history, clear mission, and genuine openness to the possibilities that lie ahead.

High School Performing Arts Opportunities

1. Set Designer and Lighting Technician for the SPRING “Anthropology”

Set Designer and Lighting Technician

Spring Theatre Lab Production: “Anthropology ”

About the Position

Georgetown Day School, an independent day school in Washington, DC, seeks a Set

Designer/Builder to work with our Theatre Lab, a small theatre troupe that performs smaller

productions and lifts the voices of traditional marginalized playwrights. The performances will be May

7th through the 9th.

As a diverse, inclusive school devoted to preparing our students to live and work in an increasingly

globalized and multicultural society, GDS is particularly interested in professionals with demonstrated

interest and experience in working in such a school setting.

Division: High School

Department: Performing Arts

Location: On-site at 4200 Davenport Street, NW, Washington, DC

Dates: early February through May 14th, 2027

Status: Part-time, temporary

Compensation: $29/hour

Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with Theatre Lab Director to design the set.

• Build the set for the show.

• Striking the set at the conclusion of the show.

Qualifications and Skills:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in the field.

• Previous experience with designing and building sets required.

• Effective communicator and ability to adhere to deadlines

1. Choreographer for the Spring Musical: Legally Blonde

(December through April 2027: Show Dates 4/23/, 4/24 5/1, and 5/2)

About the Position
Georgetown Day School, an independent day school in Washington, DC, seeks a Choreographer for the upcoming Spring Musical during the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate will have previous experience choreographing for musical theatre, working alongside an acting director, and demonstrates a commitment to creating and upholding equitable and inclusive learning environments for students and educators to thrive together.

As a diverse, inclusive school devoted to preparing our students to live and work in an increasingly globalized and multicultural society, GDS is particularly interested in professionals with demonstrated interest and experience in working in such a school setting.

Division: High School
Department: Performing Arts
Location: On-site at 4200 Davenport Street, NW, Washington, DC
Date: Mandatory meeting on December 9, and January through May 2, 2027
Status: Part-time, temporary
Compensation: $3,570
Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Responsibilities:

• Create a rehearsal calendar in collaboration with the Musical Director and Pit Orchestra Director.

• Lead rehearsals with full ensemble, small group, and solo work.

• Attend sitzprobe, and all other required rehearsals, tech-week, and specified performances.

• Effectively communicate in a timely fashion with all stakeholders in the production.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Dance Performance, Dance Education or equivalent experience, preferred

• 2 or more years of experience as a musical choreographer, preferred

• Experience working with musical theatre productions, preferred

• Knowledge and experience working with students at the High School level with a range of dance abilities, preferred

1. Vocal Coach & Pit Orchestra Director for the Spring Musical: Legally Blonde

(April 23-24, May 1-2, 2027)

About the Position
Georgetown Day School, an independent day school in Washington, DC, seeks a Pit Orchestra Director for the upcoming Spring Musical during the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate will be experts on their chosen and demonstrate a commitment to creating and upholding equitable and inclusive learning environments for students and educators to thrive together.

As a diverse, inclusive school devoted to preparing our students to live and work in an increasingly globalized and multicultural society, GDS is particularly interested in professionals with demonstrated interest and experience in working in such a school setting.

Division: High School
Department: Performing Arts
Location: On-site at 4200 Davenport Street, NW, Washington, DC
Date: Mandatory meeting on December 9, and February 10th - May 2nd, 2027
Status: Part-time, temporary

Compensation: $4,480

Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Responsibilities:

• Create a rehearsal calendar for all instrumentalists in the pit.

• Work collaboratively with Musical (Theatre) Director, Choreographer..

• Lead rehearsals with student and professional instrumentalists.

• Attend sitzprobe, and all other required rehearsals, tech-week, and performances

• Effectively communicate in a timely fashion with all stakeholders in the production.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Music of Equivalent experience.

• Experience conducting (3+ years)

• Experience working within Musical Theatre pit-orchestras

• Knowledge and experience working with student instrumentalists at the High School level.

1. Professional Instrumentalists – Pit Orchestra for "Legally Blonde"

About the Position

Georgetown Day School, an independent day school in Washington, DC, seeks professional instrumentalists to support the Pit Orchestra for the upcoming Spring Musical during the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidates will be experts on their chosen instrument and demonstrate a commitment to creating and upholding equitable and inclusive learning environments for students and educators to thrive together. As a diverse, inclusive school devoted to preparing our students to live and work in an increasingly globalized and multicultural society, GDS is particularly interested in professionals with demonstrated interest and experience in working in such a school setting.

Division: High School
Department: Performing Arts
Location: On-site at 4200 Davenport Street, NW, Washington, DC
Date: Mandatory meeting on December 9, and February 10th - May 2nd, 2027
Status: Part-time, temporary
Compensation: $990-1125
Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Current Opportunities in the Pit Orchestra:

Drummer
Guitar
Keyboard

Percussion

Flute/Piccolo

Clarinet

Trombone

Trumpet

Violin

Bari Sax

Responsibilities:

• Attend all scheduled rehearsals as determined by the Pit Orchestra Director, including the sitzprobe (a full orchestral and vocal rehearsal).

• Perform live at all performances of "Legally Blonde" on the following dates: April 23-24 and May 1-2, 2027
  

• Collaborate with the musical director, student performers, and other pit orchestra members to ensure high-quality performances.

• Demonstrate professionalism and adaptability while working in a school environment.

The time commitment for external hires: They will need to be present at all shows, join tech the week before the show (which will be approximately 12 hours that week), and at least 3 rehearsals leading up to tech week (approximately 6 hours).

The time commitment for internal hires: Same expectations as above, plus an additional 3-4 rehearsals to be alongside the student instrumentalists (6-8 hours).

Qualifications:

• Expertise in one of the listed instruments (guitar/banjo, drums, French horn, trombone, or lead trumpet).

• Previous experience performing in a pit orchestra or similar ensemble is strongly preferred.

• Ability to work collaboratively with students, educators, and other musicians.

• Commitment to punctuality, preparation, and musical excellence.

• Understanding of and commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment.

For all HS Performing Arts Opportunities listed, the following apply:

Americans with Disability Specifications

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Compensation will be paid by stipend.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references using our online application system through ADP/Workforce Now: http://www.gds.org/Recruiting. To find out more about the school, candidates should visit our website at www.gds.org.

As an inclusive school devoted to preparing our students to live, work, and lead in an increasingly globalized and multicultural society, GDS is particularly interested in professionals with demonstrated interest and experience in working in such a school setting and is driven by the core charge of working to enhance and bring joy to every student’s individual learning experience in equitable and meaningful ways.