Performing Arts Program Assistant

JCPRD•Overland Park, KS

About The Position

Join the award-winning Johnson County Park and Recreation District (JCPRD) team and help make a real impact in this community! As part of our National Gold Medal Award–winning organization, you’ll help bring joy, adventure, and enrichment to millions each year. JCPRD welcomes over 7 million visitors to our parks and engages 3 million+ participants in more than 4,000 programs—and we’re still growing. When you work at JCPRD, you’re joining a team recognized locally, regionally, and nationally for excellence in parks, recreation, culture, education, and public service. Enjoy outstanding benefits, retirement plans, employee incentives, and a workplace culture built on passion, creativity, and teamwork. Named Best Large Employer in Johnson County for two years running, JCPRD is the perfect place to grow your career, make a difference, and have fun doing it. Come work where you play—and help us inspire healthier, happier lives for everyone! Do you have a passion for performing arts and arts education? Join our team as a dynamic Teaching Artist for our Performing Arts summer camps, designed for a diverse range of ages. In this role, you'll create and implement engaging lesson plans for theater, dance, or music programs, prepare and organize materials, manage program supplies, assist with administrative tasks as needed, and ensure cleanliness and order in performance spaces. We are currently seeking Teaching Artists with a strong music background, music direction experience, and proficient piano skills. Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Scheduling and shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

Requirements

Experience in a performing arts discipline (theater, dance, music, etc.) is required.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
JCPRD requires reference/background screening for all positions.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a teaching artist, drama/music/dance instructor, classroom teacher, or similar role is highly desirable.
Ideal candidates should possess a background in music, experience in music direction, and proficient piano skills, with the ability to effectively lead music rehearsals.

Responsibilities

Create and implement engaging lesson plans for theater, dance, or music programs
Prepare and organize materials
Manage program supplies
Assist with administrative tasks as needed
Ensure cleanliness and order in performance spaces