Location and Job Title:

CTPC Kids Director, JCamps
JCC of Greater Baltimore
3506 Gwynnbrook Ave
Rosenbloom Campus
Owings Mills, MD 21117

Principal Responsibilities:

SUMMARY:

The Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC Children's Theatre Production Company (CTPC) is seeking a director for the upcoming 2024 CTPC Kids production of Jungle Book Kids (grades 1-2) that will perform on an intimate stage-like space with the basic theatrical elements. The director will work alongside selected production assistants to help run rehearsals, review material, work backstage for the production, and any other duties assigned to them in relation to the show.

The director must maintain CTPC's high standards with the appointed support staff, parent correspondence, administrative assignments, and coordinate schedules with the artistic staff. They must also discuss, plan, and source the CTPC KIDS set and costumes with other creative staff members. The ideal CTPC Kids Director is a multi-tasking team player, an excellent communicator, is willing to go above and beyond for CTPC families and staff, is prepared to be a role model within the arts and JCC communities and has experience and loves teaching children of all ages.

The CTPC Kids Director must have extensive experience in teaching musical theatre to all ages. A background in musical theatre choreography and/or extensive dance background is preferred. Must have reliable transportation. Applicants with Sunday availability is required. Will be supervised by and work closely with the director of youth arts education. Experience and a love for teaching children of all ages, as well as extensive experience in their art form, is imperative. Submissions with directing, performance, and/or teaching reels is highly preferred.

The JCC and the CTPC celebrate both being proudly Jewish and being an inclusive space for all. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds and actively strive to provide an open and welcoming setting, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or backgrounds. We expect our director will create an equitable classroom environment by performing their duties with empathetic understanding towards every student, regardless of their gender, sexuality, race, ability, or identity.

COMMITMENT:

September 2024-December 2024, Sunday afternoons (12:30-3:45 PM) and select Monday evenings (5:30-7:30 PM). Must attend all rehearsals and meeting the duration of the musical, including preproduction, the rehearsal process, tech, shows, and postproduction for Jungle Book Kids (grades 1^st - 2^nd). Estimated 4-5 hours a week.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• CTPC Kids Director is responsible for the creative development of the musical. This includes but is not limited to blocking, choreography, the scheduling and run of rehearsals, and collaborating about the shows technical aspects with additional creative team designers and the Director of Youth Arts Education.
• Responsible for teaching and upholding the integrity of all directorial components within the CTPC Kids programming.
• CTPC Kids Director is responsible for correspondence to families, consults those on the team that may need to answer specific questions, and emails others when needing to organize CTPC events. The Director of Youth Arts Education must be CC'd on all communication and will offer guidance and consultation when needed. This includes but is not limited to the weekly newsletter, reminders about ticket sales and other special dates and events for CTPC, emails regarding forms to be completed, and the cast party.
• Must be available to teach Sunday afternoons and select Monday evenings. (Please reach out for a detailed schedule.)
• Must attend all production meetings, special events, and trainings required.
• The CTPC Kids Director will be punctual and conscientious, conduct themselves with dignity, courtesy and consideration of others, and endeavor to make their work professional in quality.
• The CTPC Kids Director will make every effort to create a vibrant and welcoming environment where creativity is encouraged, and aspirations are realized in new, exciting, and powerful ways.
• Adhere to the dress code requirements as well as always meet all JCC standards for professionalism in conduct and appearance; Instructor agrees to wear appropriate clothing and shoes for the class. Must wear JCC issued nametag or name badge.

PHYSICAL SKILLS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear.The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The workplace may be noisy at times.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Salary Range: $2,000+, dependent on experience.

Discounts for classes are available dependent on hours worked.

If Interested: Apply to this position via Dayforce. Any additional resumes, references, video reels, and any other pertinent information or follow-up may also be emailed to the Director of Youth Arts Education: abergeron@jcc.org. Interviews will be scheduled as soon as possible. Submissions with performance and/or teaching reels is highly preferred. Interviews will be scheduled ASAP.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and incumbent will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by supervisor or other management, as required. The JCC reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the needs arise. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with our Jewish values, we are dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law. We welcome everyone interested in our mission to join us. If you require accommodations, please contact us and we will make every effort to meet your needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

WHO YOU ARE:

• A minimum of 2 years prior experience teaching and/or directing (experience with school aged students preferred).
• Experience overseeing and managing large groups of staff.
• Energy and passion for working with youth and children in a recreational setting.
• Comfortable with Jewish culture
• Ability and passion to create inclusive environments for all students; Driven to acknowledge and respect all campers racial, cultural, and gender identities.
• College degree within an artistic field is preferred.
• Choreography and dance background combined with theatre is preferred.
• All staff are background-checked with fingerprints on file.
• All staff are trained in preventing and detecting child abuse and reporting protocols.

• Experience directing (preferably several) musical theatre productions is preferred.
• Extensive experience working with differing levels of experience, age groups, and learning abilities.
• Excels in classroom management; commands a room but remains patient and ever inclusive to all students as per the JCC and CTPC values.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, a willingness to collaborate with peers and colleagues, enjoys working on a team, and can be flexible.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the artistic team and if necessary, to CTPC families.

Salary:

$2200

Agency Information:

Inspired by the work we do every day, the JCC is an organization centered by Jewish values and focused on creating meaningful experiences and opportunities to enrich, connect, and positively impact our community.

We pride ourselves on our inclusive and welcoming workplace and celebrate the diversity of our employees.

We value all members of our team in a supportive environment in which everyone is treated with appreciation and respect and positioned to do their best work every day. JCC membership is like becoming a part of a family, everyone truly is welcome! Drop by and take a tour; you won't believe how many wonderful recreational, educational, social and cultural activities you will find here. There really is something for everyone! Members enjoy a wide variety of benefits including free group fitness classes and use of our Fitness Center, Aquatics Center, Parenting Center, Teen Center and Performing Arts Center. Special member rates save you money on many classes and events as well.