Job Description

Job Location Upper School - San Jose, CA 95129 Position Type Summer Salary Range $43.00 - $65.00 Hourly

We are seeking Summer Performing Arts Directors to join our Summer Camp Program!

(Rate is dependent upon sessions worked, subject to change due to enrollment changes)

About our Summer Program

Summer programs at Harker include a wide variety of academic and recreational offerings. We offer an academically focused TK-5 Summer Camp; the Summer Institute for Middle and High School-aged students; and our English Language Institute for international students. Our summer programs reflect our commitment to providing Bay Area children with a dynamic and exciting educational experience.

Click here to learn more about our Summer Program: http://www.harker.org/summer

Provide a positive environment for campers to learn and develop lifelong skills in the performing arts through classes and rehearsals for a concluding performance. Assists the Summer Conservatory Director and providing support to the students in the classroom. He/she shall be responsible for maintaining the physical and emotional safety of the campers.

Qualifications

• Minimum theater or musical theater BA or Masters preferred. Candidates must minimally be a rising senior in college in a performing art degree program.
• Experience in the classroom as a performing arts aid and/or teacher required.
• Directing experience with middle and high school students required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Creates and executes a variety of morning theater academic classes
• Selects casts and directs a minimum 30-minute play
• Develops specific rehearsal goals and organizes schedule

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervision of students, with aid from Production Assistants
• Management and security of the RPAC ensuring safety and locking of rooms

Knowledge, Skill & Ability Requirements

• Must have an extensive classroom and performance background in either theater or musical theater
• Strong organizational skills. Ability to communicate via email and text, use of google docs a must
• Ability to lead a room of middle-high school students with control and ease
• Strong knowledge of theater skills, games, and processes
• Ability to collaborate with other directors, costume designer, production assistants and artistic director and make decisions that serve the entire program

Working Conditions

Working throughout the RPAC during the day, lunch outside

Our Mission:

Our mission is to educate students for success at college and beyond, and to foster kindness, respect and integrity within a safe and nurturing environment. We achieve academic excellence through the development of intellectual curiosity, personal accountability and love of learning. Our comprehensive program and exceptional faculty and staff help students discover, develop and enjoy their unique talents. We honor individuality, embrace diversity, and promote leadership and service, preparing students to take their place as global citizens.