Backyard Kids' Theater Associate Director Job
Overview
Backyard Kids’ Theater seeks vibrant inspiring dynamic experienced musical theatre directors passionate about working with young performers helping students build confidence discipline and teamwork Each season features five casts of twenty-seven children aged seven to sixteen Attend rehearsals dress rehearsals and performances Encourage teamwork creativity discipline and respect Maintain safe organized professional environment Calmly kindly address student behavioral issues reporting matters promptly Communicate effectively with parents and guardians
What You'll Do6
- 1Attend rehearsals dress rehearsals and performances as required
- 2Encourage teamwork creativity discipline and respect
- 3Create welcoming environment empowering students to participate
- 4Maintain safe organized professional environment
- 5Calmly and kindly deal with student behavioral issues reporting matters promptly
- 6Communicate professionally with parents and guardians
Requirements5
- 1Minimum eighteen years of age
- 2Reliable transportation
- 3Ability to lead rehearsals in absence of artistic director
- 4Ability to lead vocal review in absence of music director
- 5Ability to learn and teach simple choreography
Salary Insight
$52 - $83k per year
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